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Sunday, May 29, 2011
Monday, May 23, 2011
Chamber Music Competition for pre-college musicians
Chamber Music Competition
November 5, 2011
Monroe, LA
sponsored by Louisiana Music Teacher's Association
Cash Prizes will be award to First, Second, and Third place winners for each category.
November 5, 2011
Monroe, LA
sponsored by Louisiana Music Teacher's Association
GENERAL INFORMATION:
There will be two categories:
Category I: Piano duo/duet/trio/quartet
Category II: Mixed chamber groups.
Each category will encompass two age divisions:
Lower division (Grades 6-8)
Upper division (Grades 9-12)
Cash Prizes will be award to First, Second, and Third place winners for each category.
Sunday, April 24, 2011
Saturday, 4/30/2011 @ 7:30 pm
Symphonic Fireworks
Longview Symphony Orchestra
Belcher Performing Arts Center
Longview Symphony Orchestra
Belcher Performing Arts Center
PROGRAM
Finlandia .... J. Sibelius (1865-1957)
Mother Goose Suite: Five Pieces for Children .... M. Ravel (1875-1937)
Pavane of the Sleeping Beauty
Little Tom Thumb
Empress of the Pagodas
Conversations of Beauty and the Beast
The Fairy Garden
INTERMISSION
Symphony No. 5 in D minor, op. 47 .... D. Shostakovich (1906-1975)
Moderato
Allegretto
Largo
Allegro non troppo
Monday, April 18, 2011
Tuesday, 4/26/2011, 7:30 pm Anderson Auditorium
Hurley School of Music
Centenary College of Louisiana
Shreveport, LA
PROGRAM
Partita in A Minor for solo flute, BWV 1013 .... J.S. Bach
Allemande
Corrente
Sarabande
Bourée anglaise
LLEF .... Hilary Tann (1947- )
Suite No. 1 in G major for solo cello, BWV 1007 .... J.S. Bach (1685-1750)
Prelude
Allemande
Courante
Sarabande
Menuet I and 2
Gigue
Trio in G Minor, Opus 63 .... C.M. von Weber (1786-1826)
Allegro moderato
Scherzo: Allegro vivace
Shepherd’s Lament: Andante espressivo
Finale: Allegro
Centenary College of Louisiana
Shreveport, LA
PROGRAM
Partita in A Minor for solo flute, BWV 1013 .... J.S. Bach
Allemande
Corrente
Sarabande
Bourée anglaise
Sally Horak, flute
LLEF .... Hilary Tann (1947- )
Sally Horak, flute
Paul Christopher, cello
Suite No. 1 in G major for solo cello, BWV 1007 .... J.S. Bach (1685-1750)
Prelude
Allemande
Courante
Sarabande
Menuet I and 2
Gigue
Paul Christopher, cello
Trio in G Minor, Opus 63 .... C.M. von Weber (1786-1826)
Allegro moderato
Scherzo: Allegro vivace
Shepherd’s Lament: Andante espressivo
Finale: Allegro
Sally Horak, flute
Paul Christopher, cello
Dr. Francis Yang, piano
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| Photograph by Susan Rogers |
Monday, 4/25/2011, 5:00 pm in Magale Recital Hall
The NSU Cello Studio Presents:
PROGRAM
Adagio, A. 147
Lillia Lara, cello
Adam LeBlanc, cello
Milovan Paz, cello
Whitney Allen, cello
Duo in C major, opus 49, no. 1
III. Rondo: Allegretto
Brett Andrews, cello
Edward Norwood, cello
Duo in G major, opus 49, no.4
II. Rondo: Allegretto
Nabor Berumen, cello
Jorge Rodriguez, cello
Duo in D major, opus 52, no. 2
II. Andante
III. Scherzo
Christine Davis, cello
Micah Sasser, cello
Duo in C major, opus 51, no.3
II. Andante
III. Allegro non troppo
Eva Wilson, cello
Paul Christopher, cello
Duo in G major, opus 50, no. 1
I. Allegro
Christina Lake, cello
Mariah Metoyer, cello
Duo in C major, opus 53, no. 3
II. Andante
III. Rondo: Allegretto
Jorge Rodriguez, cello
Paul Christopher, cello
Duo in F major, opus 50, no. 2
I.Allegro moderato
Amber Carter, cello
Whitney Allen, cello
Divertimento űber “Schweizer Lieder”, opus 1
Roman Carranza, violin I
Jenny Ramos, violin II
Mario Torres, viola
Paul Christopher, cello
Alfredo Portillo, bass
Duo in G major, opus 49, no. 2
II. Rondo: Allegretto
NSU Cello Studio
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| Offenbach Tribute Recital |
Friday, 4/22/2011, 11:00 am
First United Methodist Church
Dr. William Andress, conductor
PROGRAM
Requiem, opus 48 .... G. Faure
Dr. William Andress, conductor
PROGRAM
Requiem, opus 48 .... G. Faure
Thursday, 4/21/2011, at 7:30 pm in Magale Recital Hall
The Natchitoches-Northwestern Symphony Orchestra and NSU Symphonic Chorus will perform Johannes Brahms’ “A German Requiem.” Tickets are $10.
Dr. Douglas Bakenhus is the conductor of the Natchitoches-Northwestern Symphony Orchestra and Dr. Burt Allen is the Director of Choral Activities. Allen will conduct the orchestra and NSU Symphonic Chorus, which consists of the NSU Concert Choir and NSU Chamber Choir. Featured soloists are Northwestern faculty members soprano Terrie Sanders and baritone Chris Gilliam.
‘“A German Requiem’ was not written as a nationalistic work, but was composed because Brahms wanted to get away from the Latin liturgical text. He wanted to write something in the language of the people,” said Allen. “The entire work is spiritual but not necessarily Christian. It is of the Judeo-Christian heritage and has a group of texts that are consoling and center around the subject of death. The Old and New Testaments provided insight into common human experience. All of us will die or have someone close to us die. This work was likely inspired by the death of Brahms’ mother.”
“A German Requiem” was first performed on Good Friday in April 1868. Allen said the performance is in English, adhering to Brahms’ philosophy that the work should heard by an audience in their own language.
The work is in seven movements and has equal participation by the orchestra and chorus. According to Allen, themes from the first movement reappear in the seventh. The text of the opening movements revolves around death and the hope that some good will come from it. The fourth movement has a strong statement of faith, ‘All is in the hands of God’ as well as the centerpiece ‘How Lovely is thy Dwelling Place,” which is very recognizable, Allen said.
“Many scholars say the soprano is portraying Brahms’ mother speaking to him from beyond with consolation and sensitivity,” said Allen. “This movement features the entire orchestra and is almost symphonic.”
Allen said this is the fourth time he has been involved in performing “A German Requiem,” and each new performance teaches him something else about the work.
“This is one of the great works of Western art,” said Allen. “I am continuing to discover new things and learn from this work. I admire Brahms and the new detail that shows the care and genius that went into constructing this work.”
Dr. Douglas Bakenhus is the conductor of the Natchitoches-Northwestern Symphony Orchestra and Dr. Burt Allen is the Director of Choral Activities. Allen will conduct the orchestra and NSU Symphonic Chorus, which consists of the NSU Concert Choir and NSU Chamber Choir. Featured soloists are Northwestern faculty members soprano Terrie Sanders and baritone Chris Gilliam.
‘“A German Requiem’ was not written as a nationalistic work, but was composed because Brahms wanted to get away from the Latin liturgical text. He wanted to write something in the language of the people,” said Allen. “The entire work is spiritual but not necessarily Christian. It is of the Judeo-Christian heritage and has a group of texts that are consoling and center around the subject of death. The Old and New Testaments provided insight into common human experience. All of us will die or have someone close to us die. This work was likely inspired by the death of Brahms’ mother.”
“A German Requiem” was first performed on Good Friday in April 1868. Allen said the performance is in English, adhering to Brahms’ philosophy that the work should heard by an audience in their own language.
The work is in seven movements and has equal participation by the orchestra and chorus. According to Allen, themes from the first movement reappear in the seventh. The text of the opening movements revolves around death and the hope that some good will come from it. The fourth movement has a strong statement of faith, ‘All is in the hands of God’ as well as the centerpiece ‘How Lovely is thy Dwelling Place,” which is very recognizable, Allen said.
“Many scholars say the soprano is portraying Brahms’ mother speaking to him from beyond with consolation and sensitivity,” said Allen. “This movement features the entire orchestra and is almost symphonic.”
Allen said this is the fourth time he has been involved in performing “A German Requiem,” and each new performance teaches him something else about the work.
“This is one of the great works of Western art,” said Allen. “I am continuing to discover new things and learn from this work. I admire Brahms and the new detail that shows the care and genius that went into constructing this work.”
Thursday, 4/21/2011, at 1:00 pm at Courtyard of Natchitoches
PROGRAM
In the Twilight .... Jacques Offenbach
Duo in G major, opus 50, no.1 .... Jacques Offenbach
In the Evening .... Jacques Offenbach
Duo in C major, opus 51, no. 3 .... Jacques Offenbach
Suite no. 1 in G major, BWV. 1007 .... J. S. Bach
Prelude
Courante
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| Left to right: Paul Christopher, Eva Wilson, Mariah Metoyer |
Friday, April 8, 2011
Monday, 4/11/2011 @ 7:30 pm in LSMSA Recital Hall
Guest Artist Cello Recital featuring Colin Ferguson
Adagio con Variazioni .... Ottorino Respighi (1879-1936)
Requiem for Three Cellos and Piano, op. 66 .... David Popper (1843-1913)
Flamenco .... Rogelio Huguet Y Tagell
Colin Ferguson is a professional cellist in the Austin area who hails from Chicago. Mr. Ferguson holds a B.A. in Cello Performance from Michigan State University, and an M.M. in Cello Performance from the University of Texas at Austin. He has taught at Valparaiso University in Indiana, and will be performing and coaching at Concordia College in Austin. Mr. Ferguson is a member of the Austin Lyric Opera Orchestra, performs regularly with the Austin and San Antonio symphonies, and is a member of the Anderson Piano Quintet. This summer he will be performing and teaching at the Adolfo Salazar Conservatory in Madrid, Spain.
Mr. Ferguson will hold a master class on Monday, 4/11/2011 @ 1:30 pm.
PROGRAM
Suite for Violoncello .... Gaspar CassadoI. Preludio-Fantasia
II.Sardana (Danza)
III. Intermezzo E Danza Finale
Adagio con Variazioni .... Ottorino Respighi (1879-1936)
Colin Ferguson, cello
Elena Kuroda, piano
Requiem for Three Cellos and Piano, op. 66 .... David Popper (1843-1913)
Whitney Allen, cello 1
Colin Ferguson, cello 2
Paul Christopher, cello 3
Elena Kuroda, piano
Flamenco .... Rogelio Huguet Y Tagell
Colin Ferguson is a professional cellist in the Austin area who hails from Chicago. Mr. Ferguson holds a B.A. in Cello Performance from Michigan State University, and an M.M. in Cello Performance from the University of Texas at Austin. He has taught at Valparaiso University in Indiana, and will be performing and coaching at Concordia College in Austin. Mr. Ferguson is a member of the Austin Lyric Opera Orchestra, performs regularly with the Austin and San Antonio symphonies, and is a member of the Anderson Piano Quintet. This summer he will be performing and teaching at the Adolfo Salazar Conservatory in Madrid, Spain.
Mr. Ferguson will hold a master class on Monday, 4/11/2011 @ 1:30 pm.
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Friday, 4/8/2011 @ 7:30 pm - Saturday, 4/9/2011 @ 5:00 pm
The NSU Contemporary Music Ensemble will present a complete performance of French composer Erik Satie’s rarely heard Vexations in Magale Recital Hall on the campus of Northwestern State University. The performance will begin at 7:30 pm on Friday April 8, and conclude by 5:00 pm on Saturday April 9, 2011.
Erik Satie (1866-1925) is best known for his piano music including the famous Gymnopedies. Despite a lack of formal training Satie anticipated many of the most important trends in contemporary music including minimalism and performance art while influencing composers from Claude Debussy to John Cage.Composed in 1893 Vexations consists of a chorale melody based on an 11 note tone row followed by two variations which is then repeated 840 times. By performing the work at the suggested tempo a complete performance will last around 20 hours. According to Satie, “it would be advisable to prepare oneself beforehand, and in the deepest silence for serious immobility’s”. The work will be performed by a combination of vibraphone, piano and cello.
The NSU Contemporary Music Ensemble consists of NSU students Brad Smith, Nathan Glassy, J. C. Bryant, Corey Joachim and NSU faculty member Paul Christopher, all of whom are committed to the performance of new music as well as influential masterpieces of the past 150 years. Additionally, art major Jeremy Jones and faculty member Leslie Gruesbeck provided the artwork to enhance the performance.
Admission is free and open to the public. Audience members are invited to enter at any time during the performance or stay for the duration. In addition donations will be accepted to support the work of the Hub Ministry in their effort to help the homeless in the Shreveport/Bossier area. We invite you to generously support the Ministry’s work on behalf of those who are less fortunate while experiencing Satie’s visionary masterpiece.
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