Fine Arts

Category: Music

  • Kalmar Quintet in Concert Sunday

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    The Kalmar Quintet, one of several student chamber ensembles in the Department of Music at Gustavus Adolphus College, will present its spring concert, Sunday, April 15 at 7:30 p.m. in Jussi Björling Recital Hall. This concert includes performances by the quintet as well as solo performances from each of its five members. The event is…

  • Busy Student Recital Schedule Begins in Björling Recital Hall

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    As usual, the weekend following spring break opens a busy junior and senior recital schedule in the Department of Music at Gustavus. This year is no exception as seniors Anthony Cesnik, oboe and Andy Phillips, alto saxophone, along with juniors Ben Whalen, trombone and Tim Grev, trumpet, bring their work to the Björling Recital Hall…

  • Faith-Based Theatrical Production to Feature Jonathan Swenson ’88

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    The one-man play Witnesses, written by Curt Cloninger and featuring professional actor and Gustavus alumnus Jonathan P. Swenson ’88, will be performed at 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 11 in Christ Chapel. The performance is free and open to the public.

  • Gustavus Choir Prepares for Annual Tour

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    The Gustavus Choir, the premier choral ensemble at Gustavus Adolphus College, as well as one of the nation’s premier Lutheran college choirs, will perform six concerts in three different states during its upcoming tour March 30-April 5.

  • Wind Orchestra Preparing for Florida Tour

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    The Gustavus Wind Orchestra, conducted by Dr. Douglas Nimmo, is currently preparing to embark on a week-long tour of Florida April 1-8.

  • Gustavus Music Showcase at Ted Mann on March 25

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    Gustavus Adolphus College and the Department of Music will feature its four premier touring ensembles at this signature event on Sunday, March 25 at the Ted Mann Concert Hall on the University of Minnesota campus in Minneapolis. The Gustavus Music Showcase will allow audience members to see the Gustavus Choir, the Gustavus Symphony Orchestra, the…

  • Zicheng He Senior Violin Recital Saturday

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    The Department of Music at Gustavus Adolphus College is pleased to present the senior violin recital by Zicheng (Martin) He, Saturday, March 24, at 1:30 p.m., in Jussi Björling Recital Hall. He, a senior from Shunde, China, will be accompanied by pianist Beth Winterfeldt and assisted by violist Justin Knoepfel. This recital is open to…

  • Chamber Groups Join Vasa Wind Orchestra in Concert Friday

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    The Department of Music at Gustavus Adolphus College is pleased to announce a spring concert by the Vasa Wind Orchestra under the directions of Conductor Karrin Meffert-Nelson, Friday, March 23 at 7:30 p.m. in Jussi Björling Recital Hall. In addition to the wind orchestra, this performance will feature three chamber ensembles, the Vasa Trio, the…

  • Faculty Chamber Concert Sunday

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    Four members of the Gustavus Department of Music will present a faculty chamber concert on Sunday, March 18. This performance by Peter McGuire, violin, Justin Knoepfel, viola, Sharon Mautner-Rodgers, ‘cello and Yumiko Oshima-Ryan, piano is set to begin at 1:30 p.m. in Jussi Björling Recital Hall. Admission is free and the concert is open to…

  • MN Orch Oboist John Snow at Gustavus Wednesday

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    The Department of Music at Gustavus Adolphus College is pleased to welcome Minnesota Orchestra’s Associate Principal Oboist John Snow to Jussi Björling Recital Hall for a trio concert with Gustavus faculty Peter McGuire, violin and Esther Wang, piano, Wednesday, March 14 at 7:30 p.m. Sponsored by the Department of Music, this guest appearance by Mr.…