Enjoy a beverage (sold separately) from our concession stand while experiencing skilled local artists sharing their work in the intimate UIS Studio Theatre. These short events will leave you with time for dinner afterwards to make for a great date night!
In partnership with UIS Music
Hammered dulcimer/piano and cello duo
Don’t miss this captivating performance featuring Springfield native and award-winning composer Joel Styzens, accompanied by acclaimed cellist Herine Coetzee Koschak.
Styzens’ journey as a musician is as inspiring as his music. After a career as a professional drummer was cut short by severe tinnitus and hyperacusis, he found his true voice as a composer. His Neo-Classical style blends the rhythmic nuance of jazz, the dynamic depth of classical, and the vibrant textures of world music. His music creates intimate, acoustic soundscapes that breathe, inviting you to pause, reflect, and escape the noise of everyday life.
This special performance will showcase Styzens’ unique talents on the piano and hammered dulcimer, complemented by Koschak’s rich and soulful cello artistry. As a founder of the acclaimed Fifth House Ensemble and a featured soloist with renowned orchestras and ensembles, Koschak brings extraordinary skill and passion to the stage.
Come and immerse yourself in an unforgettable evening of music that soothes, inspires, and moves the soul.
“Lush, comforting music that yearns and soothes”
The Guardian
“Magical…lush instrumentals that allow you to dream of new landscapes”
Spectrum Culture
