Fine Arts

Category: Music

  • Minnesota Percussion Trio to Premiere Katherine Johns Bergman ’07 Composition at Gustavus

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    The Department of Music at Gustavus is delighted to bring the Minnesota Percussion Trio to the campus to premiere a new work by Gustavus composer Katherine Johns Bergman ’07 on Sunday, October 16. This new work, The Land of Cloud-Tinted Water, will be presented by the trio at 1:30 p.m. in Jussi Björling Hall. Admission…

  • Norton & Wang Faculty Recital Set in Bjorling

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    The Department of Music at Gustavus will present a combined faculty recital with saxophonist Donnie Norton and pianist Esther Wang on Monday, October 17 at 7:30 p.m. in Björling Recital Hall. This recital, one of the Department’s Colloquium Series, is free and open to the public. The faculty duo will open the recital with Bernhard…

  • Family Weekend Features Music Showcase

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    The annual Family Weekend at Gustavus is a favorite of the extended Gustavus community as the fall colors bring hundreds of family and friends to the campus. Sunday, October 9, is a special day for the College and the students in the Department of Music. This year many of the department’s choral and instrumental ensembles…

  • Nobel Concert to Feature Gustavus Faculty

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    A long tradition at Gustavus, the Nobel Concert will be presented Tuesday, September 27 at 7:00 p.m. in Jussi Björling Recital Hall. This year’s concert includes members of the Gustavus Department of Music performing works by Cesar Franck and Francis Poulenc. Admission to the concert is free and open to the public. Tickets are not…

  • Gustavus Announces First Concerto/Aria Competition for High School Musicians

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    The Department of Music at Gustavus Adolphus College is pleased to announce the first Concerto/Aria Competition for high school musicians. The competition is open to instrumentalists and vocalists in high school (9-12) who are currently taking lessons. The winner of the competition will receive a Music Scholarship at Gustavus and will perform with the Gustavus…

  • Turtle Island Quartet to Blend Classical & Jazz at Gustavus Concert

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    Recognized around the world for its unique blend of classical string quartet literature with jazz improvisation and rhythms, the Turtle Island Quartet will bring its “Birth of the Cool” concert to Jussi Björling Recital Hall, Friday, September 16 at 7:30 p.m. as part of the Gustavus Artist Series 2016 concert series. Tickets for the concert…

  • Choir of Christ Chapel Invited to Lead Guild of Organists Fall Vespers

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    The Twin Cities American Guild of Organists (TCAGO.org) is pleased to present EVENING VESPERS on Sunday, September 25, 2016 at 4:00 p.m. showcasing the Composition Competition-winning solo organ piece Elegy, by Brenda Portman.  Chad Winterfeldt, Cantor of Christ Chapel at Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter, Minnesota, will lead the service on the three-manual, 31-rank,…

  • Symphony Welcomes Concerto/Aria Winners to Finale Concert

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    As the 2015-16 academic year at Gustavus Adolphus College comes to a close, the Department of Music has one final public performance on the calendar. The Season Finale with the Gustavus Symphony Orchestra will include performances by the 2016 Concerto/Aria Competition winners on Saturday, May 28 at 8:00 p.m. in Jussi Björling Recital Hall. Conducted…

  • Rudi Thompson Senior Recital Set for Saturday

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    As part of the 2016 Commencement Weekend at Gustavus Adolphus College, the Department of Music has scheduled a senior clarinet recital by Heather “Rudi” Thompson at 1:30 on Saturday, May 28 in Jussi Björling Rectal Hall. This recital will be accompanied by pianist Beth Winterfeldt and will be presented free to the public. Rudi Thompson…

  • Skifton Junior Flute Recital Set for Sunday

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    Flutist Nikki Skifton, from Stewartville, Minn., will present her junior flute recital in Björling Recital Hall on Sunday, May 15 at 1:30 p.m. Ms. Skifton will be accompanied by pianist Ben Marti and assisted by flutist Erin Grev. Originally scheduled for 3:30, this recital has been moved to 1:30 p.m. to accommodate the Brassworks! concert.…