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UVa Chamber Singers honors the 25th anniversary of the schools Center for Politics with a history lesson in music.

"Joy!" is Luther Hendersons gospel arrangement of "Joy to the World."

The orchestra will sit on stage. Listeners whod like to hear the rehearsal and performance will be seated in the loge and balcony.

The evening also will include the premiere of a short work written by Michael Slon for both choirs.

Music director Benjamin Rous will conduct the orchestra in Beethovens "Piano Concerto No. 5 in E-flat Major" with pianist Arunesh Nadgir.

If youre hoping to persuade someone whos new to opera to attend with you, producer Leanne Clement said "Tosca" is "a great first opera — for adults."

A film version of Victory Hall Operas "Orpheus & Erica" will be available for on-demand viewing starting July 1.

"Guys and Dolls," the first production of the season, will be presented at 7:30 p.m. Friday, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday at the Paramount.

"Guys and Dolls," the first production of the season, will be presented at 7:30 p.m. Friday, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday at the Paramount.

Three Notch’d Road: The Virginia Baroque Ensemble specializes in the performance of historical repertoires from both sides of the Atlantic.