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Pianist Esther Wang to Present J. Mark Scearce’s "The 99 Beautiful Names of God"
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Gustavus pianist Esther Wang will present a faculty piano recital Sunday, March 11, featuring the 2004 composition by J. Mark Scearce titled The 99 Beautiful Names of God. Wang’s recital will be performed in Jussi Bjorling Recital Hall on the Gustavus Adolphus College campus in St. Peter beginning at 3:30 p.m. The performance is free…
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Gustavus Presents Spring Dance Concert, To Touch, To Move, To Inspire
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The Department of Theatre and Dance at Gustavus Adolphus College is pleased to present the Gustavus Dance Company’s 2007 Spring Dance Concert: To Touch, To Move, To Inspire. In a show of athleticism, striking imagery, and surprising humor, the concert is a celebration of the art of dance that is not to be missed. Performances…
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Flutist John Samuel Roper to Perform at Gustavus Adolphus College
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The Department of Music at Gustavus Adolphus College presents flutist John Samuel Roper, accompanied by pianist Hollie Shaver, in a faculty recital, Friday, February 23, 2007. 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.
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Gustavus Celebrates Black History Month with New Play by David Barr III
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Gustavus Adolphus College and the Gustavus Artist Series commemorate Black History Month with the performance of a new play, Jackie, Vi and Lena, by playwright David Barr on Saturday, February 17 at 7:30 p.m. in Jussi Bjorling Recital Hall. Jackie, Vi and Lena celebrates the lives of three early veterans of the American Civil Rights…
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Home Concerts Set As Gustavus Ensembles Return From European and American Tours
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Home concerts by the Gustavus Choir, Wind and String Orchestras kick off the spring music season this weekend on the campus of Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter. With the Gustavus Choir’s return from Spain and Portugal and the wind and string orchestras’ recent mid-western tours, the three ensembles open the spring semester with their…
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Gustavus Alumni Actors Return for <i>The Cherry Orchard</i> Performance
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Six professional alumni actors have returned to campus to perform in the College’s upcoming production, The Cherry Orchard. The classic play, written by Anton Chekhov, will be staged Thursday, Feb. 8-Feb. 11.
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Weekend Recitals Close Fall Performance Season at Gustavus
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A busy schedule of recitals and concerts completes the Department of Music’s fall semester at Gustavus Adolphus College. Beginning at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, December 9, performances will be presented in Jussi Bjorling Recital Hall and Christ Chapel throughout the weekend. These solo recitals and ensemble performances are free and open to the public.
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Michael Johnson Continues 35 Year Tradition at Gustavus
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Michael Johnson, the singer, song-writer, storyteller, and guitarist who has performed to sold-out audiences at Gustavus Adolphus College annually for over thirty-five years, returns to Björling Recital Hall once again. The holiday season tradition continues on Friday, December 8 at 8:00 p.m. and is one of only two performances Michael will present in Minnesota this…
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Gustavus Wind Orchestras Present Concert Friday
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The Gustavus and Vasa Wind Orchestras, from Gustavus Adolphus College, will join to present their fall concert in Christ Chapel, Friday, November 10, beginning at 7:30 p.m. This performance, directed by Douglas Nimmo, includes a work dedicated to the work of long-time conductor Myron Falck who passed away earlier this year.
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Gustavus Jazz Concert Saturday Night
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The Gustavus Jazz Ensembles will present their combined fall concert on Saturday, November 11, beginning at 7:30 p.m. This performance in Jussi Bjorling Recital Hall, directed by Steve Wright, will include performances by the Adolphus Jazz Ensemble and the Gustavus Jazz Lab Band performing a variety of works from Sammy Nestico, Frank Mantooth, Thelonius Monk,…