Texas Performing Arts Presents Academy of St. Martin in the Fields Chamber Orchestra
By: Gabrielle Sierra Sep. 15, 2010
Texas Performing Arts presents an exquisite evening of Mozart performed by the incomparable Academy of St. Martin in the Fields Chamber Orchestra with renowned pianist Jonathan Biss October 22 at Bass Concert Hall.
Over the past 50 years, the Academy of St. Martin in the Fields has become one of the world's most in-demand chamber orchestras. Known for its superlative performances and award-winning recordings (over 500), the Academy maintains a busy international concert schedule. Alongside its performances with Sir Neville Marriner, Artistic Director Kenneth Sillito collaborates with some of today's most thrilling musicians, including Murray Perahia, Joshua Bell, Julia Fischer, Julian Rachlin, Janine Jansen, and Anthony Marwood.
American pianist Jonathan Biss is an exceptional musician with a flourishing international reputation through his orchestral, recital, and chamber music performances in North America and Europe -- and through his award-winning recordings. Noted for his prodigious technique, intriguing programs, and artistic maturity, Mr. Biss performs a diverse repertoire ranging from Mozart and Beethoven, through the Romantics to Janá?ek and Schoenberg as well as works by contemporary composers, including commissions from Leon Kirchner and Lewis Spratlan.Campus & Community Engagement Event:
Pre-Performance Lecture: Professor Glenn Richter
Friday, October 22, 2010, 7:00 p.m.
Bass Concert Hall Lobby
Professor Richter is in his 25th year with the University of Texas. He taught previously at the University of Michigan and the College-Conservatory of Music at the University of Cincinnati. For fifteen years he directed the Longhorn Band program and Symphony Band. Currently, he teaches three levels of undergraduate instrumental conducting, band arranging, band literature, and music business courses.
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