Tag: Gustavus
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Rare Ethnic Indonesian Gamelan Music and Dance Comes to Gustavus
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The Department of Music at Gustavus offers a rare opportunity to hear, see and enjoy the ethnic Indonesian art of gamelan music and dance on Saturday, November 3. The performance by the Sumunar Gamelan and Dance Ensemble begins at 7:30 p.m. in Jussi Björling Recital Hall on the Gustavus campus. This performance is sponsored by…
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Mankato Pianist David Viscoli to Present Guest Recital at Gustavus
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Mankato pianist David Viscoli will present a guest recital in Jussi Björling Recital Hall on Friday, October 26, beginning at 7:30 p.m. The Minnesota State University, Mankato, Associate Professor will present works by Faure, Mozart, Rachmaninoff, Schubert and Liszt. This recital is free and open to the public.
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Family Weekend Showcase Concert Set for Sunday at Gustavus Adolphus College
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The Gustavus Department of Music’s annual tradition of showcasing major ensembles continues this Sunday, October 14, with a performance for Family Weekend in Christ Chapel. The concert includes the Gustavus Choir, the Gustavus and Vasa Wind Orchestras, the Gustavus Symphony and Philharmonic Orchestras and the Lucia Singers and begins at 1:30 p.m. in Christ Chapel.…
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Czech Philharmonic Chamber Orchestra to Perform at Gustavus
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The Czech Philharmonic Chamber Orchestra, led by artistic director and founder Pavel Prantl, will appear in concert at Jussi Björling Recital Hall on Tuesday, October 16 at 8:00 p.m. This Gustavus Artist Series performance is part of the ensemble’s 30th anniversary concert tour and includes two virtuoso performances by oboist Jana Brozkova and violinist Barbora…
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Yumiko Oshima-Ryan to Present Piano Recital at Gustavus
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Gustavus Adolphus College professor of music Yumiko Oshima-Ryan will present a piano recital in Jussi Bjorling Recital Hall, Sunday, September 23. This solo recital by Oshima-Ryan begins at 3:30 p.m. and is free and open to the public.
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Historical Instruments Residency Presented by Trevor Stephenson at Gustavus
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Trevor Stephenson, historical keyboard scholar, will present a residency and recital Friday, September 14 on the Gustavus Adolphus College campus. Using his replica 17th-century Flemish harpsichord and replica late 18th-century fortepiano, Stephenson will perform music by Scarlatti, Handel, Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, Haydn, and Schubert. The 7:30 p.m. recital in Jussi Björling Recital Hall is free…
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Gustavus Opens Artist Series with Ladysmith Black Mambazo
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Gustavus Adolphus College is pleased to announce the 2007 Gustavus Artist Series season which opens September 28 with South Africa’s Ladysmith Black Mambazo. The Czech Philharmonic Chamber Orchestra follows on October 16 and Michael Johnson’s annual Christmas concert concludes the season on December 14.
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Gustavus Names Owatonna Native Andrew Jensen as Presser Scholar
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The Music Department at Gustavus Adolphus College has named 2004 Owatonna High Shool graduate Andrew Jensen as the 2007 – 2008 recipient of the Presser Scholarship. This award, presented annually, is presented to a senior in the department and is based on musicianship, scholarship and contribution to the department.
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Gustavus Symphony Orchestra to Present Season Finale Saturday
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The Gustavus Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Warren Friesen, will present the Gustavus Adolphus College Department of Music’s season finale, Saturday, May 26, beginning at 8:00 p.m. in Christ Chapel. This final performance includes solo performances by three concerto competition winners, Christopher Fogderud, trumpet, Katherine Johns, saxophone and Justin Schramm, marimba. The public is…
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Pianist Alex Zupan to Present Senior Recital
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Alex Zupan, senior honors mathematics and honors music major, will present his senior piano recital on Sunday, May 6, beginning at 3:30 p.m. in Jussi Björling Recital Hall on the Gustauvs Adolphus College campus. Following a program which includes works by Bach, Beethoven, Chopin and Ravel, a reception will be held in Mr. Zupan’s honor…