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Actress and director Judith Ivey to lead theatre master classes
Judith Ivey, a Tony Award-winning actress and veteran stage director, will conduct a series of master classes with Fredonia theatre students on Wednesday through Friday, March 22-24. Ms. Ivey will also be on stage for “Conversations with Judith Ivey,” a program of conversation and introspection hosted by her brother, Fredonia Theatre Professor James Ivey, at the 1891 Fredonia Opera House.
Bonilla art exhibition to open at technology incubator
An exhibition of paintings and illustrations by Raymond Bonilla, a nationally recognized artist and member of the faculty in the Department of Visual Arts and New Media, will be held at the Fredonia Technology Incubator. An artist’s reception will be held on Wednesday, March 22, from 4 to 6 p.m. in the incubator’s gallery.
Brahms Requiem to be presented March 4 in King
The Fredonia College Symphony joins forces with the Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus, under the direction of Dr. David Rudge, for Brahms' profoundly moving, Ein Deutsches Requiem (A German Requiem), on Saturday, March 4, at 8 p.m., in King Concert Hall. The performance also includes Richard Danielpour's two-movement work, “Celestial Night.”
Signups begin for child/parent ‘Pathways to Music’ classes
Registration has begun for Pathways to Music, a unique series of classes offered by the Fredonia School of Music that provide opportunities for children and parents to discover the joy of music together through singing, moving, listening and dancing. Ten weekly sessions, beginning in February at the Campus and Community Children’s Center, help to improve language, motor, creative and social skills.
Department of Theatre and Dance presents work from award-winning American playwright Tony Kushner
The beauty of language, the art of humor and a touch of mystery come together for the next offering in the Walter Gloor Mainstage Series...
Concert to celebrate life of renowned guitarist/composer Roland Dyens
A concert honoring Roland Dyens, a world-class guitarist, composer and teacher ̶ and generous friend of Fredonia’s Guitar program ̶ will be held on Thursday, March 23, 8 p.m., in Rosch Recital Hall. Mr. Dyens’ unexpected passing in late 2016 shocked the classical guitar community that had regarded him as one of its most creative, inspiring and vivacious free spirits.
Opera Scenes slated for March 3 through 5 at 1891 Fredonia Opera House
Members of the Student Opera Theatre Association will be featuring opera scenes in performances on Friday, March 3, at 7 p.m., and March 4 and 5 at 2 p.m., at the 1891 Fredonia Opera House.
Sorel Piano Competition winners
The Fredonia School of Music has announced Jimmy Berger and Raymond Feng as the winners of the inaugural Claudette Sorel Piano Competition, held in the Juliet J. Rosch Recital Hall on Feb. 26. Ten finalists were selected from a group of talented young pianists.
Sorel Piano Competition finals in Rosch on Feb. 26
The Fredonia School of Music has invited 10 gifted, young pianists to campus to compete in the Final Round of the Claudette Sorel Piano Competition, slated to take place on Sunday, Feb. 26, beginning at noon in Rosch Recital Hall. The event is free and open to the public.
Mazzio tribute slated for Feb. 19
Fredonia School of Music bands, Trombone Choir, and Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia will honor the legacy of faculty member Carl V. Mazzio in a tribute concert on Sunday, Feb. 19 at 4 p.m. in King Concert Hall. The program will feature Mr. Mazzio's favorite wind compositions including the Organ Symphony by Saint-Saëns, “Colonial Song” by Grainger and “Danzon No. 2” by Marquez.