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Friday, March 21, 2014

Music This Week - (3/20/14)

McIntire Department of Music

-Upcoming Events-

Brianna Meese - Distinguished Major Voice Recital
Saturday, March 22, 3:30pm, Old Cabell Hall
Free - 434-924-3052
The McIntire Department of Music presents a Distinguished Major Voice Recital by Brianna Meese. Meese is a fourth year student from Franklin Lakes, NJ who has been studying voice under Pamela Beasley for the past four years. Her recital will feature pieces from Purcell, Bernstein, Strauss, and Donizetti and highlight her love for French repertoire with a set of romantic Reynaldo Hahn art songs and two pieces from Delibes'  Lakme. These pieces will include the virtuosic Bell Song, and the charming Flower Duet, on which she will be joined by third year soprano, Sarah Sherman. All of these pieces will be accompanied by Karen Dalton on piano. This recital is supported by the Charles S. Roberts Scholarship Fund.
For more information, visit http://bit.ly/BMeese.

Klezmer Residency with Alan Bern
Film Screening: Saturday, March 22, 5:00pm, Newcomb Hall Commonwealth Room
Workshop: Sunday, March 23, 11:00am, 107 Old Cabell
Colloquium: Wednesday, March 26, 12:00pm, 342 Nau Hall
Concert: Thursday, March 27, 8:00pm, Old Cabell Hall
All Free except Concert (see entry below) - Old Cabell Hall: 434-924-3052
The University of Virginia McIntire Department of Music, together with the Jewish Studies Program, the Center for Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies, and the Office of the Provost and the Vice Provost for the Arts, will host accordionist, pianist, and composer Alan Bern from the groups Brave Old World and The Other Europeans for a residency.

For more information and a full schedule of the residency, visit http://bit.ly/Bern-Residency.

Charlottesville and University Symphony Orchestra Masterworks Concert
Saturday, March 22, 8:00pm, Old Cabell Hall
Sunday, March 23, 3:30pm, Monticello High School
$10-$40 - Box Office: 434-924-3376
Know the Score Pre-Concert Lectures - 45 minutes prior to each concert
18th century Haydn meets 20th century Gershwin in the most kaleidoscopic concert of the Charlottesville & University Symphony Orchestra’s Musical Kaleidoscope season.  Haydn’s Symphony No. 104, dubbed “London,” and a nod to Gershwin’s A Foggy Day (in London Town) are fused in the world premiere performance of Antonio Garcia’s London Town Fantasy.  The program also includes Brahms’s Variations on a Theme by Haydn and Danish composer Launy Grondahl’s Concerto for Trombone and Orchestra featuring Nathan Dishman as the trombone soloist.
For more information, visit http://bit.ly/CUSO-Mar14. To purchase tickets, visit the Arts Box Office website (http://bit.ly/CUSOMar14Tix).

Sueng-Hye Kim performs New Music by UVA Composers
Monday, March 24, 8:00pm, Old Cabell Hall
Free - 434-924-3052
Seung-Hye Kim will perform new music composed by UVA composers. Kim is a composer and pianist whose interests include acoustic and electroacoustic music, musical gestures, and performative agency. She has performed traditional and contemporary repertoire at various concerts and important conferences such as Seoul International Computer Music Festival and Florida Electroacoustic Music Festival. Thus recital will include compositions by Jon Bellona, Kevin Davis, Erik DeLuca, Ryan Maguire, Maxwell Tfirn, Paul Turowski, Kristina Warren, Judith Shatin, and Seung-Hye Kim.  
For more information, visit http://bit.ly/Kim-NewMusic.

Colloquim by Tae Hong Park
Tuesday, March 25, 4:00pm,  Newcomb Kaleidoscope Room
Free - 434-924-3052
The University of Virginia McIntire Department of Music presents a colloquium by Tae Hong Park. Tae Hong Park is a composer, music technologist, and bassist. His work focuses on composition of electro-acoustic and acoustic music, machine learning and computer-aided music analysis, research in multi-dimensional aspects of timbre, and audio digital signal processing. This event is co-presented by the Page Barbour Fund's "Transduction" Project, and the Graduate Colloquium Series.
For more information, visit http://bit.ly/Park-colloq.

Tuesday Evening Concert Series presents Alisa Weilerstein, Cello and Inon Barnatan, Piano
Tuesday, March 25, 8:00pm, Old Cabell Hall
$12-33 | $5 for Students One Hour in Advance
Box Office: 434-924-3376
MacArthur Foundation winner Weilerstein & Avery Fisher Career Grant winner Barnatan form a brilliant collaboration with works by Debussy, Schubert, Auerbach & Rachmaninov. Principal Underwriter: Maurice Amado Foundation.
For more information, visit http://bit.ly/13-14tecs-5 or www.TECS.org. To purchase tickets, visit http://bit.ly/TECS1314-5Tix.

Klezmer Ensemble with Alan Bern
Thursday, March 27, 8:00pm, Old Cabell Hall
$10 General/$5 Students/Free for UVa Students if Reserved in Advance
Box Office: 434-924-3376
The McIntire Department of Music presents the Spring 2014 performance by the University of Virginia Klezmer Ensemble under the direction of Director of Performance, clarinetist and ethnomusicologist Joel Rubin. The Klezmer Ensemble is pleased to welcome special guest accordionist, pianist, and composer, Alan Bern from Berlin, Germany. This residency is co-sponsored by the Jewish Studies Program, the Center for Russian East European and Eurasian Studies, and the Dunton Gift
For more information, visit http://bit.ly/Bern-Klezmer. To purchase tickets, visit http://bit.ly/KlezmerSp14-Tix.

Virginia Women's Chorus
Saturday, March 29, 3:30pm, Old Cabell Hall
$15 General/$10 For VWC Alums/$5 Students 
Box Office: 434-924-3376
Lights, Camera, Action! The Chorus promises an exciting mix of classical, folk, Broadway, and contemporary music along with a jazz combo band and visual effects. With selections from Frozen, Spring Awakening, The Color Purple, and Avatar, this is a performance that can't be missed. Come shine in the spotlight with us!
For more information, visit http://bit.ly/VWC-Sp14

Gloria Chen Distinguished Major Flute Recital
Saturday, March 29, 8:00pm, Old Cabell Hall
Free - 434-924-3052
The McIntire Department of Music presents a Distinguished Major Flute Recital by Gloria Chen.  Gloria is a fourth year Music and Biology double major giving this performance as the pinnacle of her studies with Angela Kelly and Kelly Sulick here at the University of Virginia.  The program will incorporate various musical periods with works by Johann Sebastian Bach, Claude-Paul Taffanel, Ian Clarke and American composers Arthur Foote and Aaron Copland.  Foote’s A Night Piece will feature a string quartet with Jacob Monroe, Kelsey Shea on violin, Michael Lankenau on viola and Michael Dettmar on cello.  Other pieces will be in collaboration with pianist Shelby Sender. The recital is free and supported by the Charles S. Roberts Scholarship Fund.
For more information, visit http://bit.ly/Chen-DMP.

Virginia Glee Club with the Wellesley College Choir
Saturday, March 29, 8:00pm, University Baptist Church
$5 Students/$15 General - Box Office: 434-924-3376
The Virginia Glee Club is fortunate to host the Wellesley College Choir in Charlottesville this year for a performance of Ralph Vaughan Williams’s exquisite Dona Nobis Pacem with string orchestra and professional soloists.  Additional selections by each choir will complete this evening of choral excellence.
For more information, visit http://bit.ly/Glee-Sp14. To purchase tickets, visit http://bit.ly/glee-3-29-14-tix

Andrew O'Shanick Distinguished Major Voice Recital
Sunday, March 30, 3:30pm, Old Cabell Hall
Free - 434-924-3052
The McIntire Department of Music presents Andrew O’Shanick, bass-baritone, in a voice recital. Andrew is a fourth year Music major and presents this recital as the culmination of his work with his teacher at the University of Virginia, Chris Owens. The program will include works by Schubert, Bellini, Rachmaninoff, and Ibert, as well as traditional American Spirituals, and it will be presented in collaboration with pianist Janna Ernst. This recital is supported by the Charles S. Roberts Scholarship Fund.
For more information, visit http://bit.ly/OShanick-DMP.

Philip Glass Residency
Sunday, March 30 - Tuesday, April 1; See Below for Details
Free - Old Cabell Hall: 434-924-3052
The UVa Arts Board presents a residency by American composer and pianist Philip Glass, Artist-in-Residence! From film screenings to lectures, there is something for everyone. "Ode to Glass," featuring student performances by the New Music Ensemble, University Chamber Singers and MICE (Mobile Interactive Computer Ensemble). Each ensemble will perform selections of Philip Glass's works. Glass will then present a public lecture on creativity and collaboration in the arts following the concert, which will culminate with a question-and-answer session led by Music Department Chair Richard Will. To end off the residency, Glass will perform a solo piano recital (tickets for this recital have all been reserved).
For more information on the full residency, visit http://bit.ly/OdeToGlass.
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Film Screenings:  Sunday, March 30, 5:00pm & 8:00pm, Newcomb Hall Theater
"Ode to Glass" Student Performances:  Monday, March 31, 7:00pm, Old Cabell Hall
Lecture by Philip Glass:  Monday, March 31, 8:00pm, Old Cabell Hall

Solo Piano Recital:  Tuesday, April 1, 8:00pm, Old Cabell Hall (all tickets have been reserved)

Baroque Orchestra with Harpsichordist Joseph Gascho
Friday, April 4, 8:00pm, Old Cabell Hall
Free - 434-924-3052
UVa's period-instrument Baroque Orchestra will be joined by harpsichordist Joseph Gascho for its Spring 2014 program.  Mr. Gascho, founder and director of Harmonious Blacksmith, will perform music by Rameau and Bach, both solo and with the full ensemble. Other music on the program includes Telemann, Geminiani, and Purcell. This concert is celebrating the establishment of the Gertrude Weber Endowment for Music.
For more information, visit http://bit.ly/Baroque-Sp14.

Jazz Masterclass with Guitarist John Abercrombie 
Saturday, April 5, 1:00pm, B18 Old Cabell Hall
Free - 434-924-3052
The McIntire Department of Music presents a free masterclass by jazz guitar master John Abercrombie. Abercrombie made his ECM leader debut in 1974 with the aptly named Timeless. He has been one of the label’s core artists ever since. He has played on more than fifty ECM sessions, both as a leader and as a highly creative contributor to recordings with Charles Lloyd, Kenny Wheeler, Jan Garbarek, Collin Walcott, Jack DeJohnette, Enrico Rava, Barre Phillips, Dave Liebman and more.
For more information, visit http://bit.ly/Abercrombie-MC.

Christina Choi and Yanna Bian Senior Recital
Saturday, April 5, 3:30pm, Brooks Hall
Free - 434-924-3052
Fourth Year students Christina Choi and Yanna Bian will hold a cello recital on April 5, in Brooks Hall. More information will be provided as it becomes available.  
For more information, visit http://bit.ly/Choi-Bian.

Free Bridge Quintet with Guitarist John Abercrombie 
Saturday, April 5, 8:00pm, Old Cabell Hall
$15 General/$8 Students/Free for UVA Students who Reserve in Advance
Box Office: 434-924-3376
The McIntire Department of Music presents The Free Bridge Quintet joined by jazz guitar master John Abercrombie  to present a night full of innovative jazz music. The Free Bridge Quintet is the official faculty jazz quintet of the University of Virginia McIntire Department of Music. Joining the Free Bridge Quintet will be John Abercrombie, one of the great innovators of jazz guitar. Over a career spanning more than forty years and nearly fifty albums, he has established himself as one of the truly unique voices in modern jazz, favoring unusual sounds and nontraditional ensembles.
For more information, visit http://bit.ly/FBQ-Sp14.

Jamie Choi - Distinguished Major Recital 
Sunday, April 6, 3:30pm, Old Cabell Hall
Free - 434-924-3052
The McIntire Department of Music presents a Distinguished Major Recital by Jamie Choi on solo violinon. Jamie is a fourth year, music major. She will be performing this evening as a culmination of her studies with Dr. Daniel Sender, here at the University. The program includes major works by Franz Schubert, György Kurtag, and César Franck, and will be presented in collaboration with pianists, Shelby Sender and John Mayhood. This recital is supported by the Charles S. Roberts Scholarship Fund.
For more information, visit http://bit.ly/Choi-DMP.

-Faculty & Student News-

The Charlottesville Jazz Society Presents the Bill Cole Quartet

Thursday March 27th at 8 pm, UVA Arts Administration and The Charlottesville jazz Society present the Bill Cole Quartet at the UVA Chapel.  Bill Cole is a master improviser on didgeridoo and exotic reed instruments. He will be joined by bassist and UVA alum Lisa Mezzacappa, New York City saxophonist Ras Moshe, and lizette santiago on percussion and theremin. Admission is free for students, $5 for members of the Charlottesville Jazz Society, and $10 general. Tickets at the door only.

In addition, the public is invited to a free lecture/demonstration by the group, to be held at The Jefferson School African American Heritage Center on Wednesday March 26th at 4:30 pm.
For more information visit cvillejazz.org, or phone (434) 924-7307.

 

Graduate Student Sarah O'Halloran Music Drama Stitching Performed at Dorothy Betts Marvin Theater

McIntire Department of Music graduate student Sarah O’Halloran is one of GWU’s Artists-in-Residence for 2013/2014. During her residency she is working on a music drama called Stitching, which will be performed by GWU faculty and students on April 4th and 5th at 7.30pm at the Dorothy Betts Marvin Theater.

Stitching is a collaboration between composer Sarah O’Halloran and playwright Colin Stanley Bell. It tells the story of Lana, a teenager, who has lived with her grandmother since her mother’s death. Isolated from their community Lana and Nana share a highly imaginative world, full of fantastic stories that protect them from harsh realities. Recently Nana has become frail and her memory is failing, so Lana cares for her. Fearing being separated by the authorities they have kept Nana’s problems secret, but people are starting to notice. Lana resolves to find Nana’s memories and keep them safe. This quest takes Lana on an interplanetary adventure, through time and space. The story is told through narration, songs, instrumental music, and projected images.

-Other Information-

Ash Lawn Opera Seeks 100 Housing Hosts for Its Summer Productions

This is a fun and easy way to support the arts - Hosts need only provide a private bedroom/bath for any length of time which is convenient and do NOT feed, drive, or entertain their artist who could be a plant sitter if you're out of town and can be inspirational to children. Ash Lawn Opera seeks Housing Hosts for three - eight weeks between June 12 - August 9. For more information, please contact housing@ashlawnopera.org or 434-293-4500.

Tuesday Evening Concert Season 2014/15:
Season Subscriptions Now On Sale

Berlin Philharmonic Wind Quintet with Van Cliburn Gold Medalist Jon Nakamatsu, English Concert Chamber Orchestra, piano great Marc-Andre Hamelin with Les Violons du Roy Chamber Orchestra, form just part of the 7-concert season now up on the Series website at www.TECS.org. Subscription forms available on the website under "Tickets." For further information, call the TECS office at: 434-244-9505.

Volunteering!

The McIntire Department of Music is always looking for volunteers to help out! This includes everything from ushering at concerts to working in the office. If you or someone you know is interested, email our Volunteer Coordinator at music@virginia.edu, or visit our website for more information. http://music.virginia.edu/volunteer

Module Hours

Monday-Thursday: 9am to 10:45pm
Friday-Saturday: 9am to 8:45pm
Sunday: 11am to 10:45pm

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