Lynn University's Conservatory of Music Sets March, April Shows

Jon Robertson, dean of Lynn University's Conservatory of Music and Philharmonia guest conductor, today invited the public to attend 11 musical performances during March and April 2016.

"Our talented students and extraordinary faculty look forward to sharing the beautiful world of music during our sixth season in the Keith C. and Elaine Johnson Wold Performing Arts Center, a world-class concert hall that enhances our performing artists' musical offerings," said Robertson. "Throughout this school year, we continue to present a variety of musical offerings designed to enrich the artistic spirit and nourish the soul. Please join us for some magnificent performances on our campus."

March 3

Mostly Music: Bartók

The greatest Hungarian composer of his day and one of the worlds finest, Bela Bartok not only helped awaken serious interest in folk music, but also engaged himself no less profoundly in western art music. This resulted in his compositions taking their place as a cornerstone of twentieth century music.

* Thursday: 7:30 p.m.

Location: Count and Countess de Hoernle International Center / Amarnick-Goldstein Concert Hall

Tickets: $20

March 17

Music of the four great B's: Bach, Beethoven, Brahms and Bartók

Carol Cole, violin

Sheng-Yuan Kuan, piano

Esteemed faculty artists, Carol Cole and Sheng-Yuan Kuan present an evening of the most celebrated literature for violin and piano, spanning two centuries. Their program will include: J.S. Bach Sonata in E Major BWV 1016, Beethoven Kreutzer Sonata in A Major Op. 47, Brahms Sonata in D Minor Op. 108, and the Bartok First Rhapsody.

* Thursday: 7:30 p.m.

Location: Keith C. and Elaine Johnson Wold Performing Arts Center

Tickets: $20

March 19-20

Lynn Philharmonia No. 5

* Saturday: 7:30 p.m.

* Sunday: 4 p.m.

* Conductor: Guillermo Figueroa

* Berlioz: La damnation de Faust, Marche hongroise

* Berlioz: Les Nuits d'Ete

* Saint-Saëns: Danse Macabre, Op. 40

* Ravel: Daphnis et Chloe, Suite. No. 2

Location: Keith C. and Elaine Johnson Wold Performing Arts Center

Tickets: Individual tickets are $50 for Box, $40 for Orchestra and $35 for Mezzanine

March 24

Dean's Showcase No. 3

* Thursday: 7:30 p.m.

Location: Count and Countess de Hoernle International Center / Amarnick-Goldstein Concert Hall

Tickets: $10

March 25

Flute Master Class with Nadine Asin

* Friday: 7 p.m.

Location: Count and Countess de Hoernle International Center / Amarnick-Goldstein Concert Hall

Tickets: $10

March 31

Elmar Oliveira in Recital

Violinist Elmar Oliveira's only solo recital appearance in the 2015-16 season in Boca Raton on the campus of Lynn University with pianist Sheng-Yuan Kuan. Come hear a recital of great yet lesser known works by composers Frederick Delius, Maurice Ravel and Rodion Shchedrin as well as the masterworks of Leclair and Beethoven.

* Thursday: 7:30 p.m.

Location: Count and Countess de Hoernle International Center / Amarnick-Goldstein Concert Hall

Tickets: $20

April 8

Elmar Oliveira Violin Master Class

* Friday: 7 p.m.

Location: Count and Countess de Hoernle International Center / Amarnick-Goldstein Concert Hall

Tickets: FREE

April 16-17

Lynn Philharmonia No. 6

* Saturday: 7:30 p.m.

* Sunday: 4 p.m.

* Conductor: Guillermo Figueroa

* Handel: Music for the Royal Fireworks

* Prokofiev: Suite from Romeo and Juliet

* Bartók: Concerto for Orchestra

Location: Keith C. and Elaine Johnson Wold Performing Arts Center

Tickets: Individual tickets are $50 for Box, $40 for Orchestra and $35 for Mezzanine

April 21

Dean's Showcase No. 4

* Thursday: 7:30 p.m.

Location: Count and Countess de Hoernle International Center / Amarnick-Goldstein Concert Hall

Tickets: $10

How to purchase tickets:

Tickets may be purchased in person at the Lynn University box office, located in the Wold Performing Arts Center at 3601 N. Military Trail, online at lynn.edu/events or by phone at +1 561-237-9000.

About Lynn University

Lynn University is an independent college based in Boca Raton, Florida. U.S. News & World Report recognizes the university as one of the nation's most innovative colleges and consistently ranks it among the top five most international schools, given its approximately 3,000 students from almost 100 countries. Lynn's Dialogues curriculum and award-winning iPad program help its graduates gain the intellectual flexibility and global experience to fulfill their potential in an ever-changing world. The school's NCAA Division II Fighting Knights have won 23 national titles, its Conservatory of Music features a world-renowned faculty, and its nationally recognized Institute for Achievement and Learning empowers students with learning differences to become independent learners. For more information, visit lynn.edu.

About the Keith C. and Elaine Johnson Wold Performing Arts Center at Lynn University

The 750-seat Wold Performing Arts Center, located on Lynn's campus in the heart of Boca Raton, is easily accessible by both I-95 and the Florida Turnpike. Recently ranked by Best Value Schools, an online publication, as one of the "25 Most Amazing University Performing Arts Centers," the Wold features superb acoustics, a modern lighting system, a large, light-filled lobby, and flexible space well-suited for dramatic productions, concerts and other cultural events. With an elegant salon, outdoor sunset terrace and intimate black-box studio, this new center is home to numerous concerts and events, including professional theatrical performances by the theatre arts program's Libby Dodson's Live at Lynn Theatre Series, the Live at Lynn American Songbook Series, and Jan McArt's New Play Reading Series, as well as performances from the Lynn University Conservatory of Music and the drama department in the College of International Communication. For more information, visit: lynn.edu/events.

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