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Fredonia art gallery to host works by noted ‘cultural historian’
By melding the roles of artist and cultural historian, Enrique Chagoya has made a name for himself as he creates alternative interpretations of current events. He turns his attention to current socio-political events for the first exhibition of 2018, “Aliens Sans Frontières” (Aliens Without Borders), which opens Jan. 19 in the Cathy and Jesse Marion Art Gallery.
Fredonia art exhibition highlights paper as an artistic medium
The innovative use and versatility of handmade paper as an artistic medium — and some of its of cultural traditions — will be featured when the Cathy and Jesse Marion Arts Gallery hosts “Knowing Paper: Five Contemporary Artists Using Paper as their Expressive Medium,” opening March 2.
Duggan to present Bach cycle of works over three evenings
Fredonia School of Music piano professor and renowned Bach specialist, Fr. Seán Duggan, will present the complete cycle of J.S. Bach's "The Well-Tempered Clavier" over three consecutive evenings in March in celebration of Bach’s 333rd birthday.
Marion Art Gallery hosts exhibition of student works
The first senior art exhibition of the spring semester will feature the work of nine graduating majors from the Department of Visual Arts and New Media. Titled “Paraskevidekatriaphobia,” which means fear of Friday the 13th, the exhibition opens in the Cathy and Jesse Marion Art Gallery with a reception from 7 to 9 p.m. on Friday, April 13.
Marion Gallery to host exhibition featuring graduating art majors
The second senior art exhibition of the spring semester will feature the work of nine graduating majors from the Department of Visual Arts and New Media. Titled “&2: Senior Show II,” the show opens in the Cathy and Jesse Marion Art Gallery with a reception from 7 to 9 p.m. on Friday April 27.
SNL percussionist to perform with Fredonia Wind Ensemble
The Fredonia Wind Ensemble concert, featuring percussionist Valerie Naranjo, is slated for Sunday, April 29 at 4 p.m. in King Concert Hall. Also a vocalist, composer and clinician, Naranjo plays percussion for NBC’s Saturday Night Live Band, and has recorded and performed with the Broadway production of “The Lion King.”
Acclaimed cellist Zuill Bailey to perform with Fredonia orchestra, lead master class
Zuill Bailey, widely considered one of the premier cellists in the world, will be in-residence at the Fredonia School of Music, where he will perform with the Fredonia College Symphony Orchestra and conduct a master class in the School of Music, on March 24.
Famed Cuban composer Leo Brouwer in-residence at Fredonia
The School of Music will bring famed Cuban composer/guitarist Leo Brouwer to the Fredonia for a residency on Tuesday and Wednesday, Feb. 13 and 14. A pre-eminent composer for the classical guitar with over 100 commercial recordings, Mr. Brouwer is known for many other compositions, including film scores for "Like Water for Chocolate" and "A Walk in the Clouds."
Iconic flutist Ian Clarke to visit for mini residency
A master class followed by a recital by internationally recognized British flutist/composer Ian Clarke are slated for Thursday, April 19 at the Fredonia School of Music.
Academy Award-winner Corigliano to partner with WNYCO and also present master lecture
Distinguished American composer John Corigliano will be the special guest of the Western New York Chamber Orchestra on Sunday, Feb. 11 at 4 p.m. in Rosch Recital Hall. He will also present a master lecture, open to the public.