February events at Rice’s Shepherd School of Music

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Amy McCaig
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February events at Rice’s Shepherd School of Music

HOUSTON – (Jan. 26, 2018) – Free events at Rice University’s Shepherd School of Music in February include performances by the Shepherd School Chamber Players, which is a new initiative and extension of the Shepherd School Chamber Orchestra. Additional free events include upcoming master classes by distinguished guest artists, faculty recitals and “Sharing the Spotlight” performances. All performances are open to the public and held in Alice Pratt Brown Hall. Please check the Shepherd School website for updated information on events at music.rice.edu.

What: Shepherd School Chamber Players
The Shepherd School Chamber Players, a new initiative and extension of the Shepherd School Chamber Orchestra, will feature larger chamber music ensembles, such as sextets, septets, octets and nonets, that give Shepherd School students the opportunity to perform repertoire not typically explored in a chamber setting.
Programs: Vivaldi’s Three Concerti for Four Violins, Ravel’s Introduction and Allegro, Mendelssohn’s Piano Sextet in D Major, Op. 110, Schubert’s String Quintet in C Major, D. 956, Gounod’s “Petite Symphonie,” Strauss’ “Metamorphosen” and Stravinsky’s Octet.
Where: Duncan Recital Hall.
When: Feb. 2.
First performance at 5 p.m.; second performance at 7 p.m.; third performance at 8:30 p.m.

What: Shepherd School Symphony Orchestra
Larry Rachleff, music director.
Program: Brahms’ Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 77 — (Boson Mo, soloist), Debussy’s orchestral “Nocturnes” with women’s chorus prepared by Tom Jaber and Bartók’s “Suite from The Miraculous Mandarin.”
Where: Stude Concert Hall.
When: Feb. 3 at 8 p.m.

What: First Mondays at the Shepherd School
Inaugural performance of First Mondays at the Shepherd School, a new noontime series featuring Shepherd School students in recital on the first Monday of the month.
Where: Duncan Recital Hall.
When: Feb. 5 at 12:15 p.m.

What: Hear&Now “Happy 80th!”
Featuring works by Harbison, Wuorinen, Tower, Bolcom, Corigliano and Rwewski. The program will be conducted by associate conductor Jerry Hou.
Where: Duncan Recital Hall.
When: Feb. 5 at 8 p.m.

What: Faculty Recital: Associate Professor of Organ Ken Cowan
Program: Mendelssohn’s Sonata No. 1 in F Minor, Op. 6, Vierne’s “Méditation from Trois Improvisation,” Bach’s Toccata and Fugue in D Minor, (Dorian) BWV 538 and selections from Wagner’s “Die Walküre” and Dupré’s “Deuxième Symphonie, Op. 26.”
Where: Edythe Bates Old Recital Hall and Grand Organ.
When: Feb. 11 at 7:30 p.m.

What: Marimba Concert
An exciting program of marimba music featuring percussion students of Richard Brown and Matthew Strauss. The program will feature both classical and contemporary selections.
Where: Duncan Recital Hall.
When: Feb. 12 at 8 p.m.

What: Aleko Artist Recital: Tamara Wilson, soprano
Internationally acclaimed soprano and Houston Grand Opera celebrated artist Tamara Wilson will present a solo recital as the Shepherd School’s 2017-2018 Aleko Endowed Master Class Artist.
Where: Duncan Recital Hall.
When: Feb. 13 at 8 p.m.

What: Faculty Recital: “Solos, Duos and Trios Featuring the Double Bass”
Timothy Pitts, double bass; Kathleen Winkler, violin; Joan DerHovsepian, viola; Christopher French, cello; Brinton Averil Smith, cello; Charlie Tauber, piano.
Program will include the music of Handel, Haydn, Georg, Goltermann, Piazzolla and Druckman.
Where: Duncan Recital Hall
When: Feb. 14 at 8 p.m.

What: Aleko Endowed Master Class: Tamara Wilson, soprano
The 2017-2018 Aleko Endowed Master Class will feature internationally acclaimed soprano Tamara Wilson working with Shepherd School voice students.
Where: Duncan Recital Hall.
When: Feb. 16 at 3 p.m.

What: Faculty Chamber Music Recital
Richie Hawley, clarinet; Benjamin Kamins, bassoon; Robert Atherholt, oboe; Kyung-A Yoo, piano.
Where: Duncan Recital Hall.
When: Feb. 17 at 8 p.m.

What: Starling-Shepherd Distinguished Teacher Series Master Class: Jinjoo Cho
Jinjoo Cho, professor of violin at the Cleveland Institute of Music, will present a master class with Shepherd School students as part of the 2017-2018 Starling-Shepherd Distinguished Teacher Series.
Where: Duncan Recital Hall.
When: Feb. 20 at noon.

What: Sharing the Spotlight series
Jon Kimura Parker, piano and Shepherd School students will perform Francis Poulenc’s Sextet for Piano and Woodwind Quintet, FP 100 and Fanny Mendelssohn’s Piano Trio in D Minor, Op. 11.
Where: Duncan Recital Hall.
When: Feb. 20 at 8 p.m.

What: Guest Artist Chamber Music Master Class: Vienna Piano Trio
The Vienna Piano Trio, sponsored by Chamber Music Houston, will present a master class with Shepherd School students.
Where: Duncan Recital Hall.
When: Feb. 21 at noon.

What: SYZYGY, New Music at Rice University
Miranda Cuckson, violin/viola and founder of NUNC ensemble, will present a recital performing works by Ferneyhough, Hass, Dzubay, Hersch and more.
Where: Duncan Recital Hall.
When: Feb. 23 at 8 p.m.

What: SYZYGY, New Music at Rice University
Featuring NUNC ensemble and guest artists Barry Crawford, flute; Gleb Kanasevich, clarinet; Miranda Cuckson, violin; Claire Bryant, cello; and Ning Yu, piano, performing works by Alessandrini, Gervasoni, Mumford, Currier and others.
Where: Duncan Recital Hall.
When: Feb. 24 at 8 p.m.

What: Collegium Concert
Shepherd School students present a concert of music from the Renaissance.
Where: Hirsch Orchestra Rehearsal Hall.
When: Feb. 26 at 7:30 p.m.

What: Faculty and Guest Artist Recital
Benjamin Kamins, bassoon; Scott Holshouser, piano (guest).
Program will include American music for bassoon and piano by Libby Larsen, Damian Montano, John Steinmetz and Alvin Etler.
Where: Duncan Recital Hall.
When: Feb. 26 at 8 p.m.

What: Sharing the Spotlight series
Leone Buyse, flute; Paula Page, harp; Kyung-A Yoo, piano; and Shepherd School students will perform music by Joseph Bodin de Boismortier, Shepherd School alumna Gabriela Lena Frank, Walter Gieseking, Joseph Jongen and others.
Where: Duncan Recital Hall.
When: Feb. 28 at 8 p.m.

Parking

West Lot 2 is now the parking lot for all Alice Pratt Brown Hall/Shepherd School of Music events, due to closure of the parking lot across from Alice Pratt Brown Hall for construction of a new music building. The easiest way to access West Lot 2 is to enter campus from Entrance 18 off Rice Boulevard and turn right at the parking gates to the lot. For visitors with disabilities, accessible parking is available at the south end of the lot. This is the closest lot to a temporary sidewalk that services the west entrance to the Grand Foyer of Alice Pratt Brown Hall.

For more information on the events, contact the Shepherd School of Music at music@rice.edu. For media-related inquiries, contact Amy McCaig, senior media relations specialist at Rice, at 713-348-6777 or amym@rice.edu.

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