[NEohioPAL]Oberlin Announces Artist Recital Series
Marci Janas
pjanas at oberlin.edu
Wed Aug 28 14:02:09 PDT 2002
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Please forgive the earlier e-mail with the attached press release
announcing the 2002-2003 season of Oberlin's distinguished Artist Recital
Series. Here is the release in a format more easily accessed by
neohiopalites:
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MEDIA CONTACT:
August 28, 2002 Marci Janas (440) 775-8328//marci.janas at oberlin.edu
OBERLIN COLLEGE ANNOUNCES ARTIST RECITAL SERIES FOR 2002-2003
OBERLIN, OHIO =3F For 124 years, the venerable Artist Recital Series at
Oberlin College has brought distinguished, world-renowned musicians to
Finney Chapel on Oberlin's campus. Subscription tickets are now available
for the six-concert, 2002-2003 season, featuring the Orpheus Chamber
Orchestra, pianist Marc-Andr=E9 Hamelin, violinist Hilary Hahn, the Prazak
Quartet, The Cleveland Orchestra conducted by David Robertson with pianist
Yefim Bronfman, and mezzo-soprano Denyce Graves.
Three bonus concerts are also included in the series: pianist Antonio
Pompa-Baldi, violinist William Preucil, and the Vermeer String Quartet.
Season subscribers are entitled to one free bonus concert with each six
concert, full series subscription purchase. Three-concert packages are also =
available, as are tickets to individual concerts; prices vary accordingly.
Please contact Oberlin's Central Ticket Service at 440-775-8169 for ticket
information and to request a detailed brochure. Information is also
available on the Oberlin College website: www.oberlin.edu. Concert artists, =
programs, and dates are subject to change.
All concerts take place in Oberlin's Finney Chapel, located at the
intersection of Lorain (Route 511) and Professor streets, across from
Tappan Square.
The Artist Recital Series is sponsored by the Oberlin Conservatory of Music =
at Oberlin College with additional support from the Friends of the Artist
Recital Series. Media sponsorship for the Artist Recital Series is provided =
by WCLV 104.9-FM, Cleveland=3Fs classical music radio station, and WCPN
90.3-FM, Ideastream.
Antonio Pompa-Baldi, piano
The season begins Thursday, September 12, at 8 p.m., with acclaimed pianist =
Antonio Pompa-Baldi, whose impressive roster of prizes has not gone
unnoticed by The New York Times:
"Antonio Pompa-Baldi possesses 22 prizes and dazzle," wrote Allan Kozinn.
"He is a poised, assured player with a solid technique. He negotiated
dense, contrapuntal textures easily, with speed and clarity . . . [and]
closed the program with a virtuosic flourish." Pompa-Baldi, most recently a =
silver medalist in the 11th Van Cliburn International Piano Competition in
2001 and winner of the first prize at the 1999 Cleveland International
Piano Competition, was a member of Oberlin's faculty in 2001-2002. He will
perform Mozart's Sonata in F Major, K332; two works by Chopin -- Sonata No. =
2, Op. 35 in B-flat minor and Barcarolle, Op. 60 -- Grieg's Suite ("Aus
Holbergs Zeit"); and Ginastera's Sonata No. 1, Op. 22 in A minor.
Orpheus Chamber Ensemble
The second concert of the season takes place Saturday, October 5, at 8 p.m. =
with the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra. Praised by the Chicago Tribune -- =
"It=3Fs
difficult to imagine a more sublime performance" -- and recognized
internationally as one of the world's great orchestras, the ensemble, which =
performs without a conductor, celebrates its 30th season of concert
activity spanning three continents, including appearances in the major
cities of North America, Europe, and Asia. Accompanying the critical
acclaim for Orpheus's live appearances are numerous distinctions and
awards, including a 2001 Grammy for Shadow Dances: Stravinsky Miniatures, a =
1998 Grammy nomination for its recording of Mozart piano concertos with
Richard Goode, and Musical America=3Fs 1998 Ensemble of the Year award. For =
its Oberlin appearance Orpheus will present Haydn's Symphony No. 73 ("La
Chasse"); Mendelssohn's Violin Concerto (with soloist Eric Wyrick); and
Elliott Carter's Symphony No. 1.
Marc-Andr=E9 Hamelin, piano
This French-Canadian pianist is renowned for his musicality, unique talent, =
and refined pianism -- and, according to Alex Ross, classical-music critic
of The New Yorker, for his hands, which Ross counts "among the wonders of
the musical world." Jeremy Eichler, writing in The New York Times, agrees:
"He plays with his upper body almost motionless while his fingers rampage
over the keyboard. He can dispatch withering accompanimental figures while
trumpeting out melodies with bewildering clarity, spaciousness, and
control." Hamelin, who has made a name for himself as "a maverick champion
of music that has been unfairly overlooked" (The New York Times), will
perform at Oberlin on Tuesday, October 15, at 8 p.m.
Hilary Hahn, violin
Admitted to the Curtis Institute of Music in 1990 at the age of 10, the
American violinist Hilary Hahn made her major orchestra debut a
year-and-a-half later with the Baltimore Symphony. Now, at the age of 22,
the Grammy nominee has established herself as one of the most accomplished, =
compelling, and busiest artists on the international concert circuit.
During the 2001-2002 season, Hahn toured the U.S. as soloist with the Royal =
Concertgebouw Orchestra of Amsterdam; made an extended recital tour of
North America, Europe, and Japan; played Brahms with orchestras in Asia;
and recorded concertos of Shostakovich and Mendelssohn for Sony Classical.
She also found time for return engagements with the Los Angeles
Philharmonic and the Dallas Symphony orchestras, and debuts with the
Boulder, New Mexico, and San Diego symphonies. In Europe, she returned to
Vienna as soloist with the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, and appeared
for the first time with the orchestras of Bordeaux, Gothenberg, Stuttgart,
and Santa Caecillia in Rome.
She will be joined in Oberlin by pianist Natalie Zhu on Friday, November
22, at 8 p.m. in a concert featuring Bloch's Sonata No. 1, Schubert's Duo
in A Major, Bach's Solo Partita No. 3 in E Major, and Debussy's Sonata (for =
violin and piano).
The Spring Season
The spring season of the Artist Recital Series begins with a bonus concert
that features violinist William Preucil, renowned concertmaster of The
Cleveland Orchestra, in a rare solo performance on Tuesday, February 18,
2003,
at 8 p.m.
On Tuesday, February 25, at 8 p.m., the Prazak Quartet (Vaclav Remes,
violin; Vlastimil Holek, violin; Josef Kluson, viola; and Michal Kanka,
cello) performs.
The third and final bonus concert takes place Thursday, April 10, at 8 p.m. =
with the Vermeer String Quartet in a very special program combining the
majesty of live music and the wonder of the spoken word: the Vermeer will
present Haydn's The Seven Last Words of Christ with guest narrators Martin
Marty (the Fairfax M. Cone Distinguished Service Professor Emeritus at the
University of Chicago Divinity School) and Grover Zinn (William H. Danforth =
Professor of Religion at Oberlin College). This performance will be
broadcast live on WCLV 104.9-FM and simulcast on the station's website:
www.wclv.com.
On Sunday, April 27 at 3:00 p.m., The Cleveland Orchestra makes its annual
sojourn to Oberlin to perform works by Bartok and Rachmaninoff under the
baton of conductor David Robertson and featuring pianist Yefim Bronfman.
The Artist Recital Series concludes with mezzo-soprano (and Oberlin alumna) =
Denyce Graves on Wednesday, May 7, at 8 p.m. Ms. Graves touched the heart
of our nation when she sang "America the Beautiful" and "The Lord=3Fs =
Prayer"
at Washington's National Cathedral on September 14, 2001, the National Day
of Prayer and Remembrance following the terrorist attacks. She will be
accompanied at Oberlin by pianist Warren Jones.
About the Artist Recital Series
For 124 years, the Artist Recital Series at Oberlin College has brought
distinguished, world-renowned musicians to Oberlin's campus. The mission of =
the series is to enrich the College, the town of Oberlin, and the
surrounding community through the presentation of artists of the highest
caliber, including virtuoso soloists, chamber ensembles, and orchestras. In =
addition to presenting the preeminent musicians of our time, the series
engages performers who can offer master classes or workshops for Oberlin
Conservatory students in conjunction with the scheduled concerts.
###
Media Contact Only: Marci Janas:
440-775-8328/marci.janas at oberlin.edu 8/28/02 #04-mj
________________________________________
Marci Janas
Director of Conservatory Media Relations
Oberlin Conservatory of Music
77 West College Street
Oberlin, OH 44074
vox: 440-775-8328
fax: 440-776-3006
marci.janas at oberlin.edu
www.oberlin.edu
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<fontfamily><param>Palatino</param><flushleft>Please forgive the earlier =
e-mail with the attached press release announcing the 2002-2003 season of =
Oberlin's distinguished Artist Recital Series. Here is the release in a =
format more easily accessed by neohiopalites:
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MEDIA CONTACT:
August 28, 2002 Marci Janas (440) 775-8328//marci.janas at oberlin.edu =
<bold>OBERLIN COLLEGE ANNOUNCES ARTIST RECITAL SERIES FOR 2002-2003
</bold>
OBERLIN, OHIO =3F For 124 years, the venerable <bold>Artist Recital Series =
at Oberlin College</bold> has brought distinguished, world-renowned =
musicians to <bold>Finney Chapel</bold> on Oberlin's campus. Subscription =
tickets are now available for the six-concert, <bold>2002-2003 =
season,</bold> featuring the <bold>Orpheus Chamber Orchestra, pianist =
Marc-Andr=E9 Hamelin, violinist Hilary Hahn, the Prazak Quartet, The =
Cleveland Orchestra conducted by David Robertson with pianist Yefim =
Bronfman, and mezzo-soprano Denyce Graves. </bold>
Three bonus concerts are also included in the series: <bold>pianist Antonio =
Pompa-Baldi, violinist William Preucil, and the Vermeer String Quartet. =
</bold>Season subscribers are entitled to one free bonus concert with each =
six concert, full series subscription purchase. Three-concert packages are =
also available, as are tickets to individual concerts; prices vary =
accordingly. Please contact <bold>Oberlin's Central Ticket Service at =
440-775-8169 for ticket information and to request a detailed =
brochure</bold>. Information is also available on the Oberlin College =
website: <bold>www.oberlin.edu.</bold> Concert artists, programs, and dates =
are subject to change.
All concerts take place in Oberlin's Finney Chapel, located at the =
intersection of Lorain (Route 511) and Professor streets, across from =
Tappan Square.
The Artist Recital Series is sponsored by the Oberlin Conservatory of Music =
at Oberlin College with additional support from the Friends of the Artist =
Recital Series. Media sponsorship for the Artist Recital Series is provided =
by WCLV 104.9-FM, Cleveland=3Fs classical music radio station, and WCPN =
90.3-FM, Ideastream.
<bold><underline>Antonio Pompa-Baldi, =
<italic>piano</italic></underline></bold>
The season begins <bold>Thursday, September 12, at 8 p.m.</bold>, with =
<bold>acclaimed pianist Antonio Pompa-Baldi,</bold> whose impressive roster =
of prizes has not gone unnoticed by <italic>The New York Times</italic>:
"Antonio Pompa-Baldi possesses 22 prizes and dazzle," wrote Allan Kozinn. =
"He is a poised, assured player with a solid technique. He negotiated =
dense, contrapuntal textures easily, with speed and clarity . . . [and] =
closed the program with a virtuosic flourish." Pompa-Baldi, most recently a =
silver medalist in the 11th Van Cliburn International Piano Competition in =
2001 and winner of the first prize at the 1999 Cleveland International =
Piano Competition, was a member of Oberlin's faculty in 2001-2002. <bold>He =
will perform Mozart's Sonata in F Major, K332; two works by Chopin -- =
Sonata No. 2, Op. 35 in B-flat minor and Barcarolle, Op. 60 -- Grieg's =
Suite ("Aus Holbergs Zeit"); and Ginastera's Sonata No. 1, Op. 22 in A =
minor.</bold>
<bold><underline>Orpheus Chamber Ensemble</underline></bold>
The second concert of the season takes place <bold>Saturday, October 5, at =
8 p.m</bold>. with the <bold>Orpheus Chamber Orchestra.</bold> Praised by =
the <italic>Chicago Tribune</italic> -- "It=3Fs difficult to imagine a more =
sublime performance" -- and recognized internationally as one of the =
world's great orchestras, the ensemble, which performs without a conductor, =
celebrates its 30th season of concert activity spanning three continents, =
including appearances in the major cities of North America, Europe, and =
Asia. Accompanying the critical acclaim for Orpheus's live appearances are =
numerous distinctions and awards, including a 2001 Grammy for =
<italic>Shadow Dances: Stravinsky Miniatures</italic>, a 1998 Grammy =
nomination for its recording of Mozart piano concertos with Richard Goode, =
and <italic>Musical America=3Fs</italic> 1998 Ensemble of the Year award. =
<bold>For its Oberlin appearance Orpheus will present Haydn's Symphony No. =
73 ("La Chasse"); Mendelssohn's Violin Concerto (with soloist Eric Wyrick); =
and Elliott Carter's Symphony No. 1.</bold>
<bold><underline>Marc-Andr=E9 Hamelin, =
<italic>piano</italic></underline></bold>
This French-Canadian pianist is renowned for his musicality, unique talent, =
and refined pianism -- and, according to Alex Ross, classical-music critic =
of <italic>The New Yorker</italic>, for his hands, which Ross counts "among =
the wonders of the musical world." Jeremy Eichler, writing in <italic>The =
New York Times</italic>, agrees: "He plays with his upper body almost =
motionless while his fingers rampage over the keyboard. He can dispatch =
withering accompanimental figures while trumpeting out melodies with =
bewildering clarity, spaciousness, and control." <bold>Hamelin</bold>, who =
has made a name for himself as "a maverick champion of music that has been =
unfairly overlooked" (<italic>The New York Times</italic>), will perform at =
Oberlin on <bold>Tuesday, October 15, at 8 p.m. </bold>
<bold><underline>Hilary Hahn, <italic>violin</italic></underline></bold>
Admitted to the Curtis Institute of Music in 1990 at the age of 10, the =
<bold>American violinist Hilary Hahn</bold> made her major orchestra debut =
a year-and-a-half later with the Baltimore Symphony. Now, at the age of 22, =
the Grammy nominee has established herself as one of the most accomplished, =
compelling, and busiest artists on the international concert circuit. =
During the 2001-2002 season, Hahn toured the U.S. as soloist with the Royal =
Concertgebouw Orchestra of Amsterdam; made an extended recital tour of =
North America, Europe, and Japan; played Brahms with orchestras in Asia; =
and recorded concertos of Shostakovich and Mendelssohn for Sony Classical. =
She also found time for return engagements with the Los Angeles =
Philharmonic and the Dallas Symphony orchestras, and debuts with the =
Boulder, New Mexico, and San Diego symphonies. In Europe, she returned to =
Vienna as soloist with the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, and appeared =
for the first time with the orchestras of Bordeaux, Gothenberg, Stuttgart, =
and Santa Caecillia in Rome.
She will be joined in Oberlin by <bold>pianist Natalie Zhu</bold> on =
<bold>Friday, November 22, at 8 p.m.</bold> in a concert featuring Bloch's =
Sonata No. 1, Schubert's Duo in A Major, Bach's Solo Partita No. 3 in E =
Major, and Debussy's Sonata (for violin and piano).
<bold><underline>The Spring Season
</underline></bold>
The spring season of the Artist Recital Series begins with a bonus concert =
that features <bold>violinist William Preucil, renowned concertmaster of =
The Cleveland Orchestra, in a rare solo performance on Tuesday, February =
18, 2003,
at 8 p.m.
</bold>
On <bold>Tuesday, February 25, at 8 p.m., </bold>the <bold>Prazak =
Quartet</bold> (Vaclav Remes, violin; Vlastimil Holek, violin; Josef =
Kluson, viola; and Michal Kanka, cello) performs.
The third and final bonus concert takes place <bold>Thursday, April 10, at =
8 p.m.</bold> with the <bold>Vermeer String Quartet</bold> in a very =
special program combining the majesty of live music and the wonder of the =
spoken word: the Vermeer will present <bold>Haydn's <italic>The Seven Last =
Words of Christ</italic></bold><italic> </italic>with guest narrators =
<bold>Martin Marty</bold> (the Fairfax M. Cone Distinguished Service =
Professor Emeritus at the University of Chicago Divinity School) and =
<bold>Grover Zinn</bold> (William H. Danforth Professor of Religion at =
Oberlin College). This performance will be broadcast live on WCLV 104.9-FM =
and simulcast on the station's website: www.wclv.com.
On <bold>Sunday, April 27 at 3:00 p.m</bold>., <bold>The Cleveland =
Orchestra</bold> makes its annual sojourn to Oberlin to perform works by =
<bold>Bartok</bold> and <bold>Rachmaninoff</bold> under the baton of =
<bold>conductor David Robertson</bold> and featuring <bold>pianist Yefim =
Bronfman.
</bold>
The Artist Recital Series concludes with <bold>mezzo-soprano (and Oberlin =
alumna) Denyce Graves </bold>on <bold>Wednesday, May 7,</bold> <bold>at 8 =
p.m.</bold> Ms. Graves touched the heart of our nation when she sang =
"America the Beautiful" and "The Lord=3Fs Prayer" at Washington's National =
Cathedral on September 14, 2001, the National Day of Prayer and Remembrance =
following the terrorist attacks. She will be accompanied at Oberlin by =
pianist Warren Jones.
<bold><underline>About the Artist Recital Series</underline></bold>
For 124 years, the Artist Recital Series at Oberlin College has brought =
distinguished, world-renowned musicians to Oberlin's campus. The mission of =
the series is to enrich the College, the town of Oberlin, and the =
surrounding community through the presentation of artists of the highest =
caliber, including virtuoso soloists, chamber ensembles, and orchestras. In =
addition to presenting the preeminent musicians of our time, the series =
engages performers who can offer master classes or workshops for Oberlin =
Conservatory students in conjunction with the scheduled concerts.
###
Media Contact Only: Marci Janas: =
440-775-8328/marci.janas at oberlin.edu 8/28/02 #04-mj
________________________________________
Marci Janas
Director of Conservatory Media Relations
Oberlin Conservatory of Music
77 West College Street
Oberlin, OH 44074
vox: 440-775-8328
fax: 440-776-3006
marci.janas at oberlin.edu
www.oberlin.edu</flushleft></fontfamily>
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