February 2019
Recital for Berkshire Soloist Competition
This is the first of two recitals which give student musicians participating in the Berkshire Symphony Student Soloist Competition an opportunity to play their pieces for an audience before their auditions. The competition winners will appear with the Berkshire Symphony in the final regular season concert on Friday April 26 in Chapin Hall, a concert which showcases the remarkable talents of our Williams students.
Find out more »Williams Chamber Players
Williams Chamber Players offer their third concert of the season. The music faculty group offers works by Gaetano Donizetti, Libby Larsen, Krzysztof Penderecki, and Johannes Brahms. Soprano Erin Nafziger and pianist Doris Stevenson open the program with a work by Donizetti, “Piangete vio…Al dolce guidami” from the opera, Anna Bolena. A vocal quartet, Julia Randall ’19, Emily Han ’20, Guanghao … Continue reading "Williams Chamber Players"
Find out more »Recital for Berkshire Soloist Competition
This is the second of two recitals which give student musicians participating in the Berkshire Symphony Student Soloist Competition an opportunity to play their pieces for an audience before their auditions. The competition winners will appear with the Berkshire Symphony in the final regular season concert on Friday April 20 in Chapin Hall, a concert which showcases the remarkable talents of our Williams students.
Find out more »Jazz Faculty Concert
Around the theme Hues of Blue, Williams jazz faculty perform together, featuring a program including original music and inspired new arrangements from the jazz repertoire. The concert features Kris Allen and Michael Kolodny, saxophones, Avery Sharpe bass, Conor Meehan drumset, John Wheeler, trombone, and Samirah Evans on vocals, with a host of student guests, including pianists: Andrew Aramini '19, Ariella Markowitz … Continue reading "Jazz Faculty Concert"
Find out more »Club Zambezi Dance Party
Zambezi marimba band plays music of the world with heavy African influence. Club Zambezi Dance Party combines an exciting musical fusion with irresistible dance beats. Founded in 1992, Zambezi was originally inspired by traditional Zimbabwean marimba bands. The musicians of Zambezi perform on specially designed and custom made marimbas -- the Zambezi group has an even wider range than its … Continue reading "Club Zambezi Dance Party"
Find out more »Berkshire Symphony Soloist Competition
The annual Berkshire Symphony Student Soloist Competition presents a program that includes music from various periods and genres. The competition is hosted by conductor of the Berkshire Symphony, Ronald Feldman. The competition is open to Williams College students who have completed required instrumental or vocal studies, are enrolled in qualifying courses, and have been recommended by their instrumental or vocal teachers. Each may choose … Continue reading "Berkshire Symphony Soloist Competition"
Find out more »La Voz de Tres - Visiting Artist Series
La Voz de Tres blends infectious rhythms and nuanced songwriting traditions from Latin America, original compositions, and works from the great American songbook, creating a delightful and surprising improvisational texture. For this concert the trio of vocalist Natalia Bernal, pianist Mike Eckroth, and seven-string guitarist Jason Ennis are joined by another longtime friend, composer, improviser, and multi-genre cellist, Eugene Friesen. Natalia … Continue reading "La Voz de Tres – Visiting Artist Series"
Find out more »March 2019
Pre-Concert Talk - Berkshire Symphony
Before the symphony concert you can join Ronald Feldman, conductor of the Berkshire Symphony, for a pre-concert talk in Brooks-Rogers Recital Hall, adjacent to Chapin Hall.
Find out more »Berkshire Symphony
Conductor Ronald Feldman and the 75-member Berkshire Symphony are joined by a guest artist for the season’s third concert. The program includes music of Felix Mendelssohn, his Symphony No. 3, Peter Maxwell Davies’ “An Orkney Wedding, With Sunrise,” and Max Bruch’s “Scottish Fantasy,” featuring guest artist Haldan Martinson, violin. On Saturday, starting at 1pm, Ephs Out Loud, a student-led initiative … Continue reading "Berkshire Symphony"
Find out more »Berkshire Symphony Family Concert
The Berkshire Symphony Family Concert with conductor Ronald Feldman offers plenty of family fun with the student community outreach effort, “Ephs Out Loud” in partnership with Kids 4 Harmony. This day of musical fun offers activities beginning at 1:00 p.m. that include a workshop with the Williams choirs, musical games and activities, and art by local elementary school students. Founded … Continue reading "Berkshire Symphony Family Concert"
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