Fine Arts
Gustavus Symphony South African Home Concert February 12
The Gustavus Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Dr. Ruth Lin, returns from a 13-day tour, six-concert tour of South Africa to present its South African Home Concert in Christ Chapel on Sunday, February 12 at 1:30 p.m. The Symphony's Home Concert is free and open to the public.
J-Term Provides Long Days for Anderson Theatre Production
The more than 50 members of the cast and crew involved with the Department of Theatre & Dance January Term Theatre Production project are gaining a new understanding daily of the old saying "No rest for the wicked." For the students and staff working on the production (to be presented in Anderson Theatre, February 17 - 26) there is little rest. In the true spirit of the January Term tradition, the entourage is using the month-long opportunity to focus all of its energy on this one production.
Gustavus Symphony Preps for South Africa Concert Tour
The Gustavus Symphony Orchestra and Conductor Ruth Lin open 2012 with a busy schedule of rehearsals, sectionals and classes as they prepares for a January 21 departure for The Republic of South Africa and the Symphony's first-ever concert tour on the African continent. While in South Africa from January 21 - February 2, the Symphony will present six public concerts in the areas surrounding Cape Town and Johannesburg.
Elling Earns 11th Grammy Nomination
Gustavus Adolphus College alumnus and Grammy winner Kurt Elling ‘89 received his 11th Grammy nomination on Nov. 30 when the 54th annual Grammy nominations were announced in Los Angeles. Elling is nominated in the Best Jazz Vocal Album category for his newest album The Gate. All nine of Elling’s albums and two of his singles have now received Grammy nominations.
Christmas in Christ Chapel to be Broadcast Regionally
The 39th annual Christmas in Christ Chapel, Julljus: Light from the Old World; Light to the New, celebrating the College’s 150th academic year and honoring its Swedish immigrant heritage, was presented on the Gustavus Adolphus College campus on December 2, 3 & 4, 2011. In recognition of the Sesquicentennial Celebration at Gustavus, 25 radio stations throughout [...]
Neal & Leandra At Gustavus December 9
The Gustavus Artist Series is delighted to bring Gustavus alumni and Red House recording artists Neal & Leandra to the campus for a very special pre-Christmas concert, Friday, December 9, 2011, at Jussi Björling Recital Hall. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. and tickets are available online at gustavustickets.com. Tickets will also be available at the door before the concert.
Hauer & Jarvis Recital Saturday
Elizabeth Hauer, euphonium and Camille Jarvis, saxophone will present a junior recital in Jussi Björling Recital Hall on the campus of Gustavus Adolphus College on Saturday, December 10, beginning at 3:30 p.m. Both instrumentalists will be accompanied by pianist Beth Winterfeldt. The performance is free and open to the public.
Hill Leads Percussion Ensemble Sunday
The Gustavus Percussion Ensemble, under the direction of adjunct professor Paul Hill, will present its annual fall concert in Björling Recital Hall on Sunday, December 11, at 1:30 p.m. The concert is free and open to the publi
Philharmonic & Ensembles Concert Saturday
Under the direction of Conductor Justin Knoepfel, the Gustavus Philharmonic Orchestra will present its fall concert Saturday, December 10 at 1:30 p.m. This performance by the 16-member ensemble will take place in Björling Recital Hall on the Gustavus Adolphus College campus. The concert is free and open to the public. This performance features works by [...]
Gustavus Wind Orchestra Featured on TPT Broadcast
From the time of its dedication in 1929 until its towering height was surpassed by the IDS Center in 1972, the Foshay Tower was the dominant landmark on the Minneapolis skyline. At 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 7, Twin Cities Public Television will re-visit this historic Minnesota landmark as part of its Lost Cities III broadcast [...]