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Hillman Opera to present acclaimed ‘Don Giovanni’ at Marvel Theatre
“Don Giovanni,” one of the most widely produced operas, will be presented by the Hillman Memorial Music Association, in collaboration with Fredonia’s School of Music and Department of Theatre and Dance, at Marvel Theatre on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 9, 10 and 11.
Newell to receive Jessie Hillman Award for Excellence
Fredonia alumna and Professor Julie L. Newell of the School of Music has been selected to receive the Jessie Hillman Award for Excellence.
Community invited to play historic Van Cliburn piano
The Fredonia School of Music’s third Sorel Piano Competition in November will include a special feature, made possible through the generosity of the Steinway Company, showcasing Van Cliburn’s personal Steinway piano. Members of the community are also invited to play on the historic instrument during the three-day installation on the Fredonia campus.
Claudette Sorel Piano Competition finals, Nov. 3
A highly select group of young pianists will perform in the final round of the Claudette Sorel Piano Competition on Saturday, Nov. 3, beginning at noon, at Rosch Recital Hall. The pool of 30 talented applicants – the largest ever in the competition’s three-year history – represent 12 states and three foreign countries.
Department of Theatre and Dance launches new dance series
The Merrins Chamber Series by the Fredonia Dance Ensemble makes its debut with performances on Friday, Nov. 2 at 7:30 p.m., and Saturday, Nov. 3 at 2 and 7:30 p.m., in the James and Marcia Merrins Dance Theatre at Rockefeller Arts Center.
Bassoon Ensemble slated to perform Oct. 30
The Fredonia Bassoon Ensemble will present its fall concert on Tuesday, Oct. 30, at 8 p.m., in Rosch Recital Hall, performing transcribed and original works by Antonio Vivaldi, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Tomaso Albinoni, Johann Kugelmann, Ernesto Nazareth, John Zamecnik and Astor Piazzolla.
Piano Day slated for Oct. 20
On Saturday, Oct. 20, piano students in the Fredonia School of Music will be offering 30-minute lessons for $15 dollars during Piano Day. There are 30-minute time slots starting at 9 a.m., continuing until 7 p.m.
College Symphony Orchestra season opens with performance by Concerto Competition winner
The College Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Dr. David Rudge, begins another season featuring School of Music Concerto Competition winner Grace Jang playing the first movement of the Schumann Piano Concerto, on Saturday, Oct. 20, at 8 p.m., in King Concert Hall.
Hit Broadway comedy opening 2018-19 Mainstage Series
The Department of Theatre and Dance opens its 2018-19 Walter Gloor Mainstage Series with a comedy that the New York Times calls “the most dexterously realized comedy ever about putting on a comedy and a spectacularly funny, peerless backstage farce.” “Noises Off” opens Friday, Oct. 19.
Fredonia gallery exhibition looks at 50 years of work by artist and educator
Explore the ceramics of Department of Visual Arts and New Media’s SUNY Distinguished Teaching Professor Emeritus Marvin Bjurlin in a 50-year survey exhibition titled “A Potter’s Path,” on display in the Cathy and Jesse Marion Art Gallery from Oct. 16 through Nov. 16.