Archive for 2005Page 2
Soprano Maria Jette Joins Gustavus’ Jorgensen and Wang for Music Season Premiere
Renowned Minneapolis soprano Maria Jette joins talents with Gustavus faculty Michael Jorgensen, baritone and pianist Esther Wang to present the music of Minnesota composer Celius Dougherty, Saturday, September 17. This performance begins at 7:30 p.m. in Jussi Björling Recital Hall on the Gustavus campus and is free and open to the public.
New Gustavus Cellist Presents Faculty Recital
Gustavus Adolphus College 'Cellist Adriana La Rosa Ransom will present a faculty recital on Sunday, September 18, in Jussi Björling Recital Hall. With Pianist Jason Alfred, Ms. Ransom's performance begins at 3:30 p.m. and marks her first appearance on the Björling stage since joining the Gustavus Department of Music this summer.
Sommarfest Concludes with Pianos and Winds
The 2005 Minnesota Valley Sommarfest concludes Thursday, July 28, with performances by two of the area's premier pianists, David Viscoli and John McKay, and Sommarfest's Wind Orchestra. The finale concert begins at 7:30 p.m. on July 28 in Jussi Björling Recital Hall on the Gustavus Adolphus Campus.
Sommarfest Continues with Return of Artaria String Quartet
Minneapolis-based Artaria String Quartet returns to the Minnesota Valley Sommarfest stage on July 21 to team with guest violist Charles Gray in the performance of works by Mozart, Shostakovich and Tchaikovsky. Thursday's performance begins at 7:30 p.m. in Bjorling Recital Hall on the Gustavus Adolphus College campus.
Sommarfest Series Continues with Mozart and Sommarfest Trio
After an exciting opening night with Minneapolis-based Artaria String Quartet, the 2005 Minnesota Valley Sommarfest continues its celebration of the music of Mozart on Thursday, July 14, with a performance by the Minnesota Valley Sommarfest Trio. The series' second concert begins at 7:30 p.m. in Jussi Björling Recital Hall on the Gustavus Adolphus College campus.
Minnesota Valley Sommarfest Celebrates the Music of Mozart
Minnesota Valley Sommarfest, southern Minnesota's oldest summer classical music series, opens July 7 in St. Peter with a celebration of the music of one of music's most beloved composers, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Performances are scheduled at 7:30 p.m. for each Thursday evening in July in Jussi Björling Recital Hall on the campus of Gustavus Adolphus College.
Gustavus Closes Music Season with Eight Recitals
The Department of Music at Gustavus Adolphus College closes it spring semester of student recitals with a weekend of eight recitals, May 13 - 16, in Jussi Bjorling Recital Hall.
Gustavus Presents Weekend of Ensemble Concerts
Seven ensembles combine to present a weekend of five ensemble concerts at Gustavus Adolphus College running Friday, May 6 through Sunday, May 8 in Christ Chapel and Bjorling Recital Hall. All concerts are open to the public.
Laura Carr and Ellen Muggli Present Voice Recital
Gustavus Adolphus College students Laura Carr and Ellen Muggli combine efforts to present their student voice recital, Sunday, May 8, beginning at 3:30 p.m. in Jussi Bjorling Recital Hall.
Gustavus Presents Honors Recital on Saturday
The Department of Music at Gustaus Adolphus College is pleased to present its annual Honors Recital, featuring five solo performances, Saturday, May 7, at 1:30 p.m. in Jussi Bjorling Recital Hall.