Gustavus Fine Arts News

Brassworks! Concert Concludes Busy Weekend of Music

Tue, 13 May 2008 10:55:46 -0600

The annual Brassworks! concert, showcasing the work of the Christ Chapel Brass and the Gustavus Trombone and Brass Choirs, will be presented in Bjorling Recital Hall at 7:30 p.m., Sunday, May 18. This concert conducted by Scott Moore is free and open to the public.

Compositions Recital Set for Sunday

Tue, 13 May 2008 10:30:12 -0600

Michele Gillman, an instructor in the Department of Music at Gustavus Adolphus College, will lead a cast of faculty members, students and friends in a recital of new compositions, Sunday, May 18, beginning at 3:30 p.m. This performance of new works begins at 3:30 p.m. on Sunday in Jussi Bjorling Recital Hall on the Gustavus campus. It is free and open to the public.

Gustavus Announces Finale of Senior Recitals This Weekend

Mon, 12 May 2008 17:15:12 -0600

The Department of Music at Gustavus Adolphus College will present the final weekend of senior recitals this weekend in Jussi Bjorling Recital Hall on the campus. Clarinetist Rachel Braband is scheduled to present her recital at 7:30 p.m., Friday, May 16 at 7:30 p.m. Kathryn Patterson, French horn, will open her recital at 1:30 p.m., Saturday, May 17, followed by vocalist/pianist Samuel Eckberg at 3:30. All three events are free and open to the public.

Anderson Theatre Season Concludes with Fefu & Her Friends

Tue, 06 May 2008 22:53:22 -0600

The Department of Theatre & Dance at Gustavus Adolphus College completes a successful 2007-08 season with Fefu & Her Friends, a look into the complexities of women's lives and relationships. Written by Maria Irene Fornes in 1977, this production of Fefu features a cast of eight diverse women brought together by director Amy Seham. Performances are May 8 - 10 at 8:00 p.m. and May 11 at 2:00 p.m. in Anderson Theatre.

Gustavus Symphony Orchestra to Present Concerto/Aria Concert Saturday

Tue, 06 May 2008 22:39:03 -0600

The Gustavus Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Conductor Warren Friesen, will present its spring concert Saturday, May 10, at 7:30 p.m. in Christ Chapel on the Gustavus Adolphus College campus. This concert includes performances by soprano Karly Slivik, 'cellist Jacqueline Johnson and bass trombonist Scott Simpkins, selected by audition to perform in the Department of Music's annual Concerto/Aria Concert.

Lucia Singers and St. Ansgar's Chorus Share Sunday Schedule

Tue, 06 May 2008 17:07:33 -0600

The Lucia Singers and the St. Ansgar's Chorus, from the Department of Music at Gustavus Adolphus College, are scheduled for solo performances in Christ Chapel on Mother's Day, Sunday, May 11. The Lucia Singers (women's chorus) opens with Conductor Patricia Snapp at 1:30 p.m. Conductor Timothy O'Brien leads the men's chorus in a 7:30 p.m. performance in Christ Chapel. Both performances are free and open to the public.

Winds and Strings Present Joint Concert at Gustavus

Tue, 06 May 2008 16:48:26 -0600

Members of the Gustavus Philharmonic Orchestra and the Vasa Wind Orchestra will combine efforts to share a joint concert, May 9, on the Gustavus Adolphus College campus. Department of Music conductors Brian Buckstead and Douglas Nimmo will lead their respective ensembles in solo performances in the 7:30 p.m. concert in Jussi Bjorling Recital Hall.

Senior Voice Recitals Set for Weekend

Tue, 06 May 2008 15:34:03 -0600

Two Department of Music vocalists, Michelle Kolhoff and Christine Beatty, are scheduled to present their senior recitals in Bjorling Recital Hall on the Gustavus Adolphus College campus this weekend. Both sopranos have recitals scheduled at 3:30 p.m., with Michelle Kolhoff opening the weekend on May 10 and Christine Beatty set May 11. Both events are free and open to the public.

Gustavus Choir Home Concert Saturday

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 16:51:46 -0600

The Department of Music is pleased to present the Gustavus Choir's Home Concert, Saturday, May 3, at 7:30 p.m. in Christ Chapel. This concert features guest conductor Robert Scholz and concludes the choir's annual concert tour which included concerts throughout the Midwest.

Gustavus Honors Recital Set for Saturday

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 16:37:28 -0600

The Department of Music at Gustavus Adolphus College will present its annual senior Honors Recital on Saturday, May 3, beginning at 1:30 p.m. in Jussi Bjorling Recital Hall. Selected by audition, six seniors will be performing in the recital, Jessica Gehrke, bassoon, Brian Fahey, baritone, Mark Wirbisky, viola, Rachel Braband, clarinet, Christa Saeger, 'cello and Joel Beachey, piano.