November 2019
Black Art Jazz Collective - Visiting Artist Series
Black Art Jazz Collective (BAJC) debuted in 2013 at Jazz at Lincoln Center. Led by Downbeat Critics Poll Winner and Grammy Award winning tenor saxophonist Wayne Escoffery, the group celebrates African American icons through original compositions. BAJC is dedicated to celebrating African American Icons through originally composed music while serving as a positive role-model for young African-Americans and young musicians … Continue reading "Black Art Jazz Collective – Visiting Artist Series"
Find out more »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. Talks offer insights into programmed works and a chance to meet the conductor and soloists.
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The Berkshire Symphony, under the baton of Ronald Feldman, begins with Symphony No. 21 by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, and presents the world premiere of the Cello Concerto No. 2 by Allen Shawn, with faculty soloist Nathaniel Parke, cello. Also on offer is the much beloved Symphony No. 2 by Johannes Brahms. The Berkshire Symphony is a 75-member symphonic orchestra comprising, in … Continue reading "Berkshire Symphony"
Find out more »Williams Gospel Choir
The Williams Gospel Choir celebrates a love of gospel music with the entire community. For over thirty years people of all faiths have been invited to join the Gospel Choir to celebrate the tradition and move ahead into a future of joyous song. All are invited to Rain on Us featuring the choir and talented collaborating musicians. The Williams Gospel … Continue reading "Williams Gospel Choir"
Find out more »Master Class - Prof. Yair Kless, violin - Visiting Artist Series
Violinist Yair Kless coaches talented Williams College students in a master class. This event is free and open to the public. Born in Israel, Yair Kless began playing the violin at the early age. He graduated from Tel Aviv Music Academy, under the tutelage of Israel Amidan. Following a recommendation from Nathan Milstein, Yair moved to Brussels to study with … Continue reading "Master Class – Prof. Yair Kless, violin – Visiting Artist Series"
Find out more »Yair Kless, violin - Visiting Artist Series
Born in Israel, Yair Kless began playing the violin at the early age. He graduated from Tel Aviv Music Academy, under the tutelage of Israel Amidan. Following a recommendation from Nathan Milstein, Yair moved to Brussels to study with Prof. Andre Gertler in the Royal conservatory and Chapelle- Musicale Reine-Elizabeth, graduating with the highest distinction in both instrumental and chamber … Continue reading "Yair Kless, violin – Visiting Artist Series"
Find out more »MIDWEEKMUSIC
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! Students interested in performing can find more information here.
Find out more »Master Class - Aizuri Quartet - Visiting Artist Series
The members of the Aizuri Quartet coach talented Williams College chamber music students in a master class. This event is free and open to the public. Praised by The Washington Post for “captivating” performances that draw from its notable “meld of intellect, technique and emotions,” the Aizuri Quartet was awarded the Grand Prize and the CAG Management Prize at the … Continue reading "Master Class – Aizuri Quartet – Visiting Artist Series"
Find out more »Aizuri Quartet - Visiting Artist Series
Aizuri Quartet presents Gabriella Smith's Carrot Revolution; String Quartet in B Minor, Op. 64 No. 2 by Haydn; Armenian Folk Songs by Komitas; and String Quartet in D Minor "Voces Intimae" by Sibelius. The composers featured in this concert, titled Locally Sourced, drew inspiration from their immediate surroundings: they used the powerful connections they felt to their environment, their world, … Continue reading "Aizuri Quartet – Visiting Artist Series"
Find out more »Chamber Orchestra of Williams
The Chamber Orchestra of Williams presents a program of Romantic music by Tchaikovsky and Mendelssohn. This performance marks the Chamber Orchestra's inaugural concert as a conductorless ensemble.
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