NWA Ballet Theatre and UA Schola Cantorum will present the classic work Carmina Burana: The Conflict Within at the Faulkner Performing Arts Center April 26 and 27.

Carmina Burana, a collaboration between the Schola Cantorum and NWA Ballet Theatre, will bring together music and ballet for a striking visual performance of one of the most popular, powerful and preeminent works of all time. The Schola Cantorum of the U of A will provide the music of Carl Orff's score, accompanied by soloists, two pianos and percussion. NWA Ballet Theatre will provide powerful choreography set on the company professional dancers, as well as a stunning visual concept.

Performances will start at 7:30 p.m.

In addition to the performance on April 27, an art reception prior to the show featuring exhibits by The Art Gallery at NWA Mall and Brent Umphlett will be held in the lobby at 6 p.m.  Also, from 6:45-7:15 p.m. in the lobby, NWA Ballet Theatre Artistic Director/Choreographer Stephen Wynne will host a Director's Chat about the performance.

Tickets are reserved seating ranging from $30-$35. Seniors can use code SeniorCarmina24 for a $5 discount on rows L-W only. Students can use code StudentCarmina24 for a $15 discount on rows L-W only. Bring IDs for verification.

To reserve your tickets, click here!

About the NWA Ballet Theatre: The mission of the NWA Ballet Theatre is to inspire a lasting love and appreciation for the art of classical and contemporary ballet throughout the Northwest Arkansas region by combining artistic excellence in dance with innovative choreography and distinctive costuming into exhilarating performances accenting and respecting the dignity and grace of the individual dancers.

About the University of Arkansas Department of Music: The Department of Music, a part of the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences, offers training in performance, music education, composition, music theory, musicology, conducting, jazz, and music industry studies.

The University of Arkansas is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music and home to over 300 music students and 50 faculty members in the Department of Music. Thousands of students from the campus community participate in the department's 30+ ensembles including the acclaimed Razorback Marching Band, the Schola Cantorum, Inspirational Chorale, and the University Symphony Orchestra. Through generous support from alumni and friends, the Department of Music became an All-Steinway School in 2010.

The Department of Music faculty and students present hundreds of performances per year, on and off campus. All large ensembles perform at the 600-seat Jim and Joyce Faulkner Performing Arts Center. Small ensembles, solo and chamber concerts, and guest artists are featured at the 200-seat Stella Boyle Smith Concert Hall. University of Arkansas performers are also frequent performers at the Pryor Center for Arkansas Oral and Visual History in Fayetteville, Crystal Bridges of American Art in Bentonville, and the Fayetteville Public Library.

Department faculty enjoy appointments in many professional ensembles including the Arkansas Philharmonic, Symphony of Northwest Arkansas, Fort Smith Symphony, Artosphere Symphony, and Opera Fayetteville.

About the Faulkner Performing Arts Center: The Jim & Joyce Faulkner Performing Arts Center is a 500+ seat state of the art venue dedicated to providing a community-centered approach to the performing arts. In addition to hosting acclaimed artists and performers, the Faulkner Center is also home to the University of Arkansas music department's large ensembles. With an impressive offering of renowned performers and culturally relevant events, the Faulkner Center excels in its mission of contributing to education and excellence, helping build a new generation of artists and patrons.