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Gustavus Percussion in Concert Sunday
The Gustavus Percussion Ensemble, under the direction of Paul Hill, will presents its fall concert on Sunday, November 23, beginning at 1:30 p.m. The performance, held in Jussi Bjorling Recital Hall, is free and open to the public.
Fall Jazz Concert at Gustavus Saturday
The jazz ensembles from the Department of Music at Gustavus Adolphus College combine efforts on Saturday, November 22, to present a concert in Bjorling Recital Hall on the Gustavus campus. Under the direction of guest director Adam Rossmiller, the Adolphus Jazz Ensemble and the Gustavus Jazz Lab Band begin this free concert at 7:30 p.m.
Recent Works by John Gaunt Opens in Schaefer Gallery
The Department of Art/Art History at Gustavus will open an exhibition of recent works by Gustavus alumnus John Gaunt on November 21 with a gallery talk at 3:30 p.m. in Schaefer Gallery. Mr. Gaunt will present his talk prior to the opening reception at 4:30 p.m. The exhibition runs through December 13 in the Schaefer Gallery located in the Fine Arts Center.
Gustavus Brings China’s Orchid Ensemble to Bjorling Recital Hall
The Gustavus Artist Series brings the sounds of China to Jussi Björling Recital Hall this week as the Orchid Ensemble presents its "Road to Kashgar" concert Saturday, November 15. This performance of traditional and contemporary Chinese music begins at 8:00 p.m. Tickets for the performance will be available at the door.
Gustavus Woodwind Ensemble in Concert Sunday
Under the leadership of Ann Pesavento, the woodwind ensembles of the Department of Music at Gustavus Adolphus College will present their fall recital Sunday, November 16. The event includes performances by the Gustavus Chamber Players, Gustavus Flute Choir and the Gustavus Woodwind Choir. It begins at 3:30 p.m. in Björling Recital Hall and is free and open to the public.
Gustavus Winds Perform in Christ Chapel Friday
The Gustavus and Vasa Wind Orchestras present their fall concert Friday, November 14 in Christ Chapel on the Gustavus Adolphus College campus. The 7:30 p.m. performance of the wind orchestras, conducted by Douglas Nimmo, is free and open to the public.
Pianist Laura Lundorff Senior Recital Sunday
The Department of Music at Gustavus Adolphus College is pleased to present the senior piano recital of Laura Lundorff on Sunday, November 16. Lundorff, a student of Yumiko Oshima-Ryan, will begin her recital in Jussi Björling Recital Hall at 1:30 p.m. It is free and open to the public.
Intimacy of Language and Power: Eugene Ionesco’s The Lesson to be Performed at Gustavus Adolphus College
The Department of Theatre and Dance at Gustavus Adolphus College presents an intimate performance of Eugene Ionesco's comic drama The Lesson. Directed by Henry MacCarthy, performances will be held in Anderson Theatre November 20, 21, and 22 at 8:00 p.m. and November 23 at 2:00 p.m.
Gustavus Symphony Presents Concert of American Music
The Gustavus Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Warren Friesen, will present a concert of works by American composers Samuel Barber, Victor Herbert and the team of Randy Edelman and Trevor Jones on Sunday, November 9, beginning at 1:30 p.m. in Christ Chapel on the Gustavus Adolphus College campus.
Esther Wang Faculty Piano Recital Saturday
Pianist and Gustavus Adolphus College faculty member Esther Wang will present a recital Saturday, November 8, beginning at 7:30 p.m. in Jussi Bjorling Recital Hall on the Gustavus campus. For this performance, she will be joined by violinist Ariana Kim and 'cellist David Carter. The recital is free and open to the public.