Renée Fleming: Music and Mind, A Panel Discussion

Free and open to the public, no tickets required.

Renée Fleming: Music and Mind,
A Panel Discussion

In conjunction with Reneé Fleming’s Voice of Nature: the Anthropocene

Thursday • April 16, 2026 • 7:30 pm
Main Auditorium

In addition to her performance activity, international opera sensation Renée Fleming tirelessly advocates for research at the intersection of arts, health and neuroscience. Her anthology, Music and Mind: Harnessing the Arts for Health and Wellness, is a collection of essays from leading scientists, artists, creative arts therapists, educators and physicians about the powerful impacts of music and the arts on health and the human experience. Fleming will be joined by the following panelists onstage for a discussion on the topic:

  • Enrique Chi, Art as Mentorship Founder and Making Movies Founder
  • Rebecca Lepping, KU Neurology PROMUS Lab Director, KU Medical Center
  • Anne Palmer, Center for Arts & Wellbeing and International Arts + Mind Lab

University of Kansas Music Therapy Professor, Deanna Hanson-Abromeit, will moderate the panel discussion.

Event Details
Event Details

Doors are generally open 30 minutes before starting time. It is recommended to arrive at least 15 minutes early, or earlier for events with high attendance.

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In the event of inclement weather on the day of a performance, the event will typically happen if the artists are able to arrive as planned. If there are event changes, the Lied Center will contact all ticketholders via email as soon as possible, as well as post an update on the home page: lied.ku.edu.

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Lied Center can provide a wheelchair upon request at the Audience Services Desk. Wheelchair areas also have removable seats for sturdy chairs without armrests. Contact the Ticket Office for additional accommodations, including service animals.

The Lawrence Otolaryngology Hearing Loop system delivers high-quality sound from the stage directly into hearing aids and cochlear implants with telecoil (t-coil), or headsets with loop receivers. Additional headsets are available from the Audience Services Desk. The hearing loop can be accessed from all seats in the main auditorium, except for the orchestra pit and box seats.

The hearing loop is accessible from any seat in the Pavilion.

CONCERT
Renée Fleming's
Voice of Nature: the Anthropocene
Fri • APR 17 • 7:30 pm
$40-60 Adult | $21-31 Student/Youth


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