The School of Filmmaking's "Symposium" series opens a door into the world behind the screen, offering audiences a chance to engage with filmmakers, artists and creative thinkers from myriad disciplines who are shaping contemporary storytelling. Through screenings, conversations and engaging dialogue, each event becomes a unique space to come together and explore how art is made, why it matters and what it reveals about the world we live in.
Amid the upheaval of civil war in Congo, Pulitzer Prize-winning "Ruined" follows the formidable Mama Nadi, whose bar becomes a haven for women marked by violence, loss and survival. She must skillfully navigate violent power struggles while protecting those who rely on her courage and cunning.
Spend the evening celebrating 25 years of the A.J. Fletcher Opera Institute as Fletcher Fellows bring the drama, humor and intensity of opera to life through a series of captivating scenes from the repertoire. From an intimate theater setting, encounter emerging artists preparing for careers on the world's greatest opera stages. Fletcher Fellows are under the direction of Music Director James Allbritten and Artistic Director Steven LaCosse.
Philadelphia Orchestra double bassist Christian Gray became a sought-after double bass soloist following his 2nd Place and "Audience Favorite" awards in the Sphinx Competition in 2021.  Fresh from recitals in Texas and the Peabody Conservatory, he will present a wide-ranging program featuring Frank Proto's jazz-influenced Sonata 1963, Lawrence Brown's Spirituals, Vivaldi's Sonata No. 6 (originally for cello), and Bottesini's, Nel Cor Piu Non Mi Sento Variations. He is sure to delight the audience, because he is returning home to Winston-Salem and to UNCSA where he is a proud graduate (2010) of its high school program.  
Join UNCSA to celebrate the 10th Chamber Music Festival! Three days of extraordinary music bring together guest artists, faculty and students for performances of the highest caliber that explore the joy of making music.
Witness the power of musical partnership in a festive program highlighting the silver anniversary of two esteemed programs. Collaborative piano faculty and alumni join partners from the A.J. Fletcher Opera Institute for an evening showcasing the wide range of possibilities in shared performance. The recital highlights a yearlong celebration for both the A.J. Fletcher Opera Institute and the graduate program in collaborative piano -- honoring 25 years of artistic growth, mentorship and performance excellence.
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