Xinzhe Ning - DMA Lecture Recital
2026-05-06 19:30 (America/Chicago) | Lee/Kaufman Rehearsal Hall, Hamel Music Center, 740 University Avenue, Madison, WI, 53706, United States
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Xinzhe Ning DMA Violin Lecture Recital
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Program
Unraveling Philosophies of Chinese Violin Pedagogue:
Yaoji Lin’s Method and How It Influenced Violin Pedagogy in China
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Currently pursuing the Doctor of Musical Arts degree with Professor Dawn Wohn at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, violinist Xinzhe Ning shares her passion and devotion for classical music through professional and community engagements.
As an experienced orchestral and chamber musician for over two decades, she regularly performs with regional ensembles, such as the La Crosse Symphony Orchestra and the Wisconsin Philharmonic, to bring exquisite classical music to audiences. In 2025, Ms. Ning was appointed as the concertmaster of the Madison Community Orchestra, and she performed the beloved Butterfly Lovers Violin Concerto with the ensemble to share her Chinese culture with the community. By immersing herself in classical music, she continues to contribute her love of classical music by collaborating with brilliant musicians.
As a violinist, Ms. Ning has worked closely with Robert Spano, Darrett Adkins, Stephen Wyrczynski, Keith Lockhart, Timothy Lees, Carolin Chin, Benjamin Sung, Martin Chalifour, Ronald Patterson, Rachel Barton Pine, Si Yan Darren Li, Katie Kadarauch, and Barbara Bogatin. She was a recipient of the UW-Madison Dissertation Fellowship, Barringere Music Scholarship, Lieber Violin Scholarship, Evert B. Person Scholarship, and Roxy Roth Scholarship. Ms. Ning has actively participated in musical festivals to enrich her experience as a performer and educator. She participated the Aspen Music Festival in the summer of 2025, studying with Professor Espen Lilleslåtten. She has previously attended the Brevard Music Center in North Carolina, the Emerald Coast Chamber Music Festival in Florida, and the Rocky Ridge Music Festival in Colorado.

Oscar Thompson - Senior Recital
2026-05-08 17:00 | Collins Recital Hall, Hamel Music Center, 740 University Avenue, Madison, WI, 53706, United States
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Oscar Thompson Senior Bass Recital
Oscar Thompson
Thomas Holten
Catherine Briddell
Colette Mouton
Braedon Krisco
Laura Perry
Vince Fu

Jesse Wolf - Master's Recital
2026-05-08 19:30 | Collins Recital Hall, Hamel Music Center, 740 University Avenue, Madison, WI, 53706, United States
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Jesse Wolf Master’s Trumpet Recital
Jesse Wolf
Lua Missaghi
Katherine Schmit
Ella Scott
Maggie Cremers
Eireann Murphy
Eric Tran
Zach Chen
Asha Sundaram
Alex Ferkey
Sage Eckard-Lee
Chris Allen
Vincent Chou
Nolan Schott
Cole Pecor
Olivia Flood
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Program
Little Fugue in G minor, BWV 578 Johann Sebastian Bach (1685–1750)
Introduction and Rondo Capriccioso, Op. 28 Camille Saint-Saëns (1835–1921)
Violin Sonata in G minor, Op. 5 No. 5 Arcangelo Corelli (1653–1713)
Café 1930 (from Histoire du Tango) Astor Piazzolla (1921–1992)
The Swan (from The Carnival of the Animals) Camille Saint-Saëns
Butterfly Herbie Hancock (b. 1940)

Jing Zhang - DMA Lecture Recital
2026-05-09 14:00 | Collins Recital Hall, Hamel Music Center, 740 University Avenue, Madison, WI, 53706, United States
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Jing Zhang DMA Voice Lecture Recital
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Program
Songs From The Chinese Op. 58 Benjamin Britten (1913-1976)
1. The Big Chariot (from The Book of Songs)
2. The Old Lute (Bai Juyi)
3. The Autumn Wind (Wu ti)
4. The Herd-Boy (Lu You)
5. Depression (Bai Juyi)
6. Dance Song (from The Book of Songs)
