The music of Augusta Read Thomas (b. 1964 in New York) is nuanced, majestic, elegant, capricious, lyrical, and colorful — "it is boldly considered music that celebrates the sound of the instruments and reaffirms the vitality of orchestral music." (Philadelphia Inquirer) In February 2015, music critic Edward Reichel wrote, "Augusta Read Thomas has secured for […]
Violinist James Ehnes, in town for performances with the Madison Symphony Orchestra, will hold a master class on Friday, Feb. 15, 2:30 to 4:00 PM in Mills Hall.
Composer John Harbison, in Madison for a whirlwind weekend of music, will hold a master class on Monday, February 18 in the the Mills Music Library Seminar Room (Room B162G in the Memorial Library).
Suzanne Beia, Violin Katrin Talbot, Viola Parry Karp, Violoncello Frances Karp, Piano Christopher Karp, Piano Program: Sonatine for Piano and Violin in G Major, Op. 100 (1893) Antonin Dvořák Arranged for Piano and Cello by Oscar Hartwieg (1841-1904) Quartet for Piano and Strings in Eb Major, K. 452 (1784) W. A. […]
Jessie Wright Martin, mezzo soprano John O'Brien, piano A long-established musical collaboration between Jessie Wright Martin and John O’Brien has taken them to universities and concert halls throughout the American southeast and across the country. They have performed numerous recitals together, including Wolf’s Italienisches Liederbuch, Schumann’s Frauenliebe und Leben, and a program of Australian […]
A native of Davenport, Iowa, tubist Beth Wiese is currently Assistant Professor of Tuba and Euphonium at Appalachian State University. Prior to this appointment, she spent two years as a fellow of the New World Symphony (Miami Beach, Florida). She has been named the winner of several recent competitions, including the International 'Citta di Porcia […]
Chanticleer Founded in San Francisco in 1978, Chanticleer is known around the world as “an orchestra of voices” for the seamless blend of its twelve male voices ranging from countertenor to bass and its original interpretations of vocal literature, from Renaissance to jazz, and from gospel to venturesome new music. Chanticleer Website With alumnus […]
Elise Blatchford, Assistant Professor of Flute at the University of Memphis, will perform in recital with Jacob Coleman, Assistant Professor of Piano and Collaborative Piano at the University of Kentucky. Elise Blatchford and Jacob Coleman are both nationally renowned performers. Prof. Blatchford is known for her work in contemporary music performance with the acclaimed wind […]
Sharel Cassity, alto saxophone Louka Patenaude, guitar Johannes Wallmann, piano Nick Moran, bass Matt Endres, drums & Michael Dudley, trumpet Repertoire to be selected from: A Call to Order (Sharel Cassity) Gee Baby Ain't I Good to You (Andy Razaf and Don Redman) (Hour) ... of Contemplation (Michael Dudley) Litha (Chick Corea) Modified (Johannes […]
Program: Sonata in F# Minor for Cello and Piano, Op. 46 (1922) Gabriel Pierné (in one movement) (1863-1937) Sonata in D Minor for Cello and Piano, Op. 40 (1934)-- Dmitri Shostakovich (1906-1975) Sonata No. 2 in F Major for Cello and Piano, Op. 123 (1905)--Camille Saint-Saëns (1835-1921) Artists: Cellist Parry Karp is Artist-in Residence […]
The Hamel Music Center, 740 University Avenue, will open in October 2019 for public performances. Hamel Music Center Opening Celebration Weekend Public Events Please check the Campus Arts Ticketing website daily for new ticket availability. Additional seats may become available on the day of each concert, and walk-ups are encouraged. Hamel Music Center Box Office will open […]
We welcome the return of eight of our 65 Collins Fellows, recipients of fully-funded graduate fellowships. The Collins Fellowships were initiated in 2001 with $4 million from Paul J. Collins. Collins, a 1958 graduate of UW–Madison’s School of Business, made the gift in honor of his mother, Adele Stoppenbach Collins, who graduated from the School […]
A program of Handel, Bach, Coletti, Bartok, and Bridge with guest artists Nobuko Imai, Wei-Ting Kuo, and En-Chi Cheng joining the Viola Studio of the Mead Witter School of Music Nobuko Imai With her exceptional talent, musical integrity, and charisma, Nobuko Imai is considered to be one of the most outstanding violists of our time. […]
Featuring David Perry and Suzanne Beia, violin; Sally Chisholm, viola; and Parry Karp, cello alongside guest artists Nobuko Imai, viola; and Wei-Ting Kuo, viola. Ludwig van Beethoven- Trio Op. 87 (1795), Adagio Antonín Dvorák- Quintet in E-flat Major (1893) Free, no tickets required UW Madison Viola Studio recital with Imai and Kuo: Wed., Oct. 30, […]
Program to come. Greg Ward is a Chicago-based saxophonist and composer. Ward has performed and recorded with a varied group of artists such as Prefuse 73, Lupe Fiasco, Tortoise, William Parker, Andrew D'Angelo, and Mike Reed. http://www.gregwardmusic.us/home Ticket prices: $20 general admission. Free admission for UW-Madison students and music faculty. Ticket policies: Free admission available […]
