Presenting works of Beethoven, Ronald Feldman, cello, and Doris Stevenson, piano, are joined by special guest Sheila Fiekowsky, violinist with the Boston Symphony, and visual artist Martina Muller. Martina Muller presents a visual representation of Beethoven Sonata for Cello and Piano, op. 102, No. 1 in a video shown simultaneously to the musical performance. The work interprets the colors and … Continue reading "Ronald Feldman, cello; Doris Stevenson, piano – Faculty Recital"

Philip Lima, baritone, holds a master class in Brooks-Rogers Recital Hall, featuring talented Williams vocalists. This events is free and open to the public. Philip Lima as assistant chair of the Voice Department at Berklee College of Music. Mr. Lima is a baritone vocalist who has garnered critical acclaim for his performances on both concert and operatic stages. He has … Continue reading "Philip Lima – Voice Master Class"

The Williams College Department of Music presents the Berkshire Symphony in concert on Friday, Oct. 18, at 7:30 p.m. in Chapin Hall on the Williams College campus. There is a pre-concert talk with conductor Ronald Feldman at 6:45 p.m. in Brooks-Rogers Recital Hall, adjacent to the main venue. These events are free and open to the public. Berkshire Symphony presents … Continue reading "Berkshire Symphony"

The Williams College Department of Music presents National Arab Orchestra Takht Ensemble on Monday, Oct. 21 at 7:30 p.m. in Brooks-Rogers Recital Hall on the Williams College campus. This event is free and open to the public. As part of the Visiting Artist Series at Williams, The National Arab Orchestra Takht Ensemble performs music from the Middle East directed by … Continue reading "National Arab Orchestra – Takht Ensemble – Visiting Artist Series"

MIDWEEKMUSIC is a popular lunchtime series taking place at 12:15pm on selected Wednesdays in Chapin Hall. Bring your lunch and join the musicians on stage in Chapin Hall and enjoy the music! Selections this week include "Anyway" from Tales from the Bad Years, and Piano Concerto No. 2 in C Minor, op. 18 by Sergei Rachmaninoff. Students interested in performing … Continue reading "MIDWEEKMUSIC"

W. Anthony Sheppard, Marylin and Arthur Levitt Professor of Music, offers a talk titled, "Allusive Play in the Operas of Adams, Andriessen, and Adès" Allusion, quotation, and collage are hallmarks of postmodern music, particularly so in the case of contemporary opera as the operatic past is overwhelmingly present.  Musical allusion may aim to draw on the prestige of the source … Continue reading "W. Anthony Sheppard – Music Faculty Talk"