2007-08 Rosch Musical Arts Series
Central Ticket Office: 716-673-3501

The Rosch Musical Arts Series brings the highest caliber artists to campus to work with our students, engage in community outreach, and perform in the acoustically superb Juliet J. Rosch Recital Hall. In just a few short years, our cultural programming has succeeded in raising the reputation of Fredonia as one of the "places to be" to experience the best the world of music has to offer. Don't miss this year's line-up of world-class performances ... call today to reserve your seat!  

Saturday, September 29, 2007, 8:00 p.m.

ROSCH MUSICAL ARTS SERIES

RICHARD GOODE AT ROSCH RECITAL HALL: CELEBRATING THE SOREL GIFT

Rosch Recital Hall of Mason Hall

VIP Package $60 ... a great savings!

Single Tickets (concert only): Adults $28/Students $14
Letter to Alumni from Wende Persons, '74!

A special celebration of the Sorel Gift, featuring internationally acclaimed pianist, Richard Goode.

Event includes:
Friday, September 28, 2007:
5:00pm - Piano master class with Richard Goode

Saturday, September 29, 2007:
4:00pm - Formal dedication of the Sorel piano and performance by Tony Caramia ('73)
5:00pm - Pre-concert Cocktails, Dinner and Sorel Recollections
8:00pm - Solo Concert featuring Richard Goode
10:00pm - Exclusive Post-Concert Reception with Richard Goode

Purchase your VIP ticket for only $60 for entrance to all events. Single tickets also available.
Questions about the event? Call Jennifer at 716-673-3686.

Wednesday, December 5, 2007, 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, December 6, 2007, 7:30 p.m.

HANDEL'S MESSIAH

Fredonia College Choir

Members of the Western New York Chamber Orchestra

Gerald Gray, conductor

Joe Dan Harper, tenor

Aaron Engebreth, baritone

Other soloists TBA

Rosch Recital Hall of Mason Hall

Adults $18/Students $10

Two years ago, the School of Music presented the first performance of Handel's Messiah in Rosch Recital Hall as a special holiday gift to the community. Under the direction of Dr. Gerald Gray, voice professor, the performance featured the College Choir, professional soloists, and members of the Western New York Chamber Orchestra. The performance was a huge success, selling out several days before performance night. At the request of many members of our community, we will again present this holiday favorite with two performances ... Get your tickets early!

Wednesday, January 30, 2008 - Sunday, February 3, 2008

ART OF THE GUITAR FESTIVAL

Featured Guest Artists:
Sharon Isbin
Paul O'Dette
Marko Feri
and more!
Art of the Guitar Series Package: $50 Adults / $15 Students (single tickets also available)

The Art of the Guitar Festival is a collaborative event between the School of Music, Rockefeller Arts Center and the Western New York Chamber Orchestra. Festival Series Package tickets are available at a considerable discount; single-concert tickets are also available.

ART OF THE GUITAR Schedule of Events:

Wednesday, January 30 at 8:00 p.m.
Faculty Concert: James Piorkowski and Evan Drummond
Rosch Recital Hall
FREE
School of Music classical guitar faculty kick-off the Art of the Guitar Festival with a unique program of solo classical guitar music.

Thursday, January 31 at 8:00 p.m.
Paul O'Dette, solo lute
Rosch Recital Hall
$10 Adult / $5 Student (or purchase Festival Package for great savings!)
World-renowned early music specialist, Paul O'Dette, will perform on the Elizabethan Renaissance lute and the Spanish Baroque guitar.

Friday, February 1 at 8:00 p.m.
Sharon Isbin, solo guitar recital
Rosch Recital Hall
$28 Adult / $14 Student (or purchase Festival Package for great savings!)
Grammy-Award Winnter, Sharon Isbin, spans the musical globe of the classical guitar. Don't miss this rare, intimate recital performance by one of the world's leading classical guitarists!

Saturday, February 2 at 8:00 p.m.
Marko Feri, Slovenian guitarist
Rosch Recital Hall
$10 Adult / $5 Student (or purchase Festival Package for great savings!)
Prize-winning guitarist, Marko Feri, travels from Slovenia to perform in his trademark dazzling and emotional manner.

Sunday, February 3 at 4:00 p.m.
Sharon Isbin, classical guitar concerto concert
King Concert Hall
$20 Adult / $10 Student (or purchase Festival Package for great savings!)
Sharon Isbin performs Rodrigo's beloved "Concierto Aranjuez" and other Spanish favorites with the Western New York Chamber Orchestra.

Additional events include a luthier workshop with Jim Holler of Jamestown, NY and guitar master classes with Marko Feri of Slovenia.

Friday, April 11, 2008, Time TBA

King Concert Hall, Rockefeller Arts Center

BUFFALO PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA

Britten's Serenadefeaturing Joe Dan Harper, voice faculty
Adams' Harmonium featuring Fredonia College Choir
Other repertoire TBA

Robert Franz, conductor

Joe Dan Harper, tenor

Event Details and Ticket Info Coming Soon!

Ordering tickets is easy, just call the Fredonia Central Ticket Box Office at 716-673-3501.   We look forward to seeing you at the concerts!

Karl Boelter, Director

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