Entries tagged with ‘orchestra’

Gustavus Symphony Presents China Tour Concert Sunday in Christ Chapel

The Gustavus Adolphus College Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Warren Friesen with violin soloist Brian Buckstead, will present a Home Concert performance to conclude its 15-day international concert tour in the People's Republic of China. The Home Concert will be presented in Christ Chapel on the Gustavus Adolphus campus on Sunday, February 17, beginning at 1:30 p.m. This performance is free and open to the public.

Gustavus Symphony Returns to China

The Gustavus Adolphus College Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Warren Friesen with violin soloist Brian Buckstead, is making its final preparations before embarking on a 15-day (Jan. 18-Feb.1) international concert tour in the People's Republic of China.

Gustavus Symphony Orchestra to Present Season Finale Saturday

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 cordially invited to attend this finale concert.

Winds and Symphony Orchestras Combine for Spring Concert

The Vasa Wind Orchestra and the Gustavus Philharmonic Orchestra will present a combined concert on Friday, May 12, beginning at 7:30 p.m. at Gustavus Adolphus College. This performance, under the direction of Douglas Nimmo and Warren Friesen, is free and open to the public and will be presented in Jussi Bjorling Recital Hall.

Gustavus Choir and Symphony to Present Mozart’s Requiem

With the combined efforts of the Gustavus Choir and the Gustavus Symphony Orchestra, the Gustavus Adolphus College Department of Music will present Requiem by W. A. Mozart, Sunday, April 30, beginning at 3:30 p.m. Gregory Aune will conduct this concert in Christ Chapel on the Gustavus campus. This performance of Mozart's master work is free and open to the public.

Gustavus Orchestra Set for Friday’s Concert in Christ Chapel

The Gustavus Symphony and Philharmonic Orchestras will present their fall concert in a joint performance on Friday, November 4, at 7:30 p.m. in Christ Chapel on the Gustavus Adolphus College campus. Conductor Warren Friesen leads the two student ensembles in this concert which is free and open to the public.

Haydn’s "Seven Last Words of Christ" to be Presented at Gustavus

One of most powerful sacred works for string orchestra and quartet, Josef Haydn's SEVEN LAST WORDS OF CHRIST, will be presented as a candle light Lenten service in Christ Chapel on Sunday, March 13, beginning at 7:00 p.m.

Gustavus Presents Weekend of Home Concerts

Gustavus Adolphus College's Department of Music opens its spring performance season with Home Concerts by three major touring ensembles, the Gustavus Wind Orchestra, the Gustavus Choir and the Gustavus String Orchestra on February 12 and 13.

TWO GUSTAVUS ORCHESTRAS TO PERFORM

Gustavus Adolphus College Department of Music will present a concert by its two symphony orchestras, Saturday, November 13, at 3:30 p.m. in Jussi Björling Recital Hall. This concert, directed by Warren Friesen, is free and open to the public