In conjunction with UMMA's exhibition of HE: The Hergott Shepard Collection (on view February 14 - June 14, 2015) which explores Western visions of masculinity and sexuality in the modern era, composer Evan Ware presents works by men born of anguish, vulnerability, and healing, including Ware’s own celebrated symphony The Quietest of Whispers, performed by SMTD students and conducted by Kevin Fitzgerald.

Lead support for this exhibition is provided by the University of Michigan Office of the Provost and the University of Michigan Health System. Additional generous support is provided by the University of Michigan Office of the Vice Provost for Equity, Inclusion, and Academic Affairs, Department of the History of Art, Institute for Research on Women and Gender, Institute for the Humanities, and Residential College, and the Katherine Tuck Enrichment Fund.

This performance is generously supported by Prue and Ami Rosenthal.

The SMTD@UMMA performance is made possible in part by the Katherine Tuck Enrichment Fund.