
Brooks-Rogers Recital Hall
Upcoming Events
November 2023

Violin Studio Recital
This recital is a chance to hear the very talented musicians in Joanna Kurkowicz’s studio as they showcase many of the finest works in the classic solo repertoire for violin.
Find out more »December 2023

Recital for Berkshire Soloist Competition
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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- Arts at Williams
- Cost
- Free
This afternoon performance is the second of two recitals which give student musicians participating in the Berkshire Symphony Student Soloist Competition an opportunity to play their complete selections for an audience before their auditions. The competition winners will appear with the Berkshire Symphony in the final regular season concert Chapin Hall in March, a concert which showcases the remarkable talents…
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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…
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Chinese Music Ensemble
The Chinese Music Ensemble performs the sizhu genre of chamber music played on such instruments as the erhu, pipa, ruan, zheng and yangqin. New programming pairs traditional with Western instruments. The ensemble is directed by Artist-in-Residence Wang Guowei.
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Violin Studio Recital
Students of Joana Genova offer an afternoon of classic works for violin.
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Piano Studio Recital
Students of Doris Stevenson offer a performance that showcases the culmination of their work through the fall semester. All are invited to enjoy this recital of some of the great works in the classical repertoire.
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Voice Studio Recital
Students of classical voice in the studio of Erin Casey present a varied and entertaining program including opera arias and Broadway classics.
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Violin Studio Recital
Students of Muneko Otani offer an evening of classic works for violin, as well as a number of chamber music works.
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Cello Studio Recital
The cello studio of Julian Müller presents a recital that represents the vitality and enthusiasm of its members. Starting at 1pm cello students will present selections from their semester's study of some of the greatest works for cello from the western classical music canon. After the first half of the recital, running roughly 90 minutes, the assembled will take a…
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Voice Studio Recital
Students of classical voice in the studio of Paul LaRosa present a varied and entertaining program including opera arias and Broadway classics.
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Clarinet Studio Recital
Clarinetists from the studio of Michael Dee present a concert of works by great composers.
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Flute Studio Recital
Students of Jacqueline DeVoe offer an evening of flute music from across the centuries.
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Viola Recital
Viola students of Ah Ling Neu come together to present some of the greatest works for viola in the classical repertoire.
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Guitar Studio Recital
Students from the studios of Robert Phelps offer music from the classical tradition, as well as jazz and blues including with popular tunes and original improvisation.
Find out more »February 2024

Williams Chamber Players
Williams Chamber Players features great works performed by outstanding music faculty. The ensemble presents: Mozart – Horn Quintet Victor Sungarian, horn; Joana Genova, violin; Ah Ling Neu, Rebecca Christainsen ‘21, violas; Julian Müller, cello Samuel Barber – Knoxville 1915 Erin Casey, soprano; Doris Stevenson, piano Mélanie (Mel) Bonis – Soir, Matin op. 76 Muneko Otani, violin; Julian Müller, cello; Doris…
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Joana Genova, violin - Faculty Recital
The Williams College Department of Music presents Joana Genova, violin, in a faculty recital on Friday in Brooks-Rogers Recital Hall on the college campus. Guest Artist Gili Melemed-Lev collaborates on piano. The event is free and open to the public. Joana Genova teaches and frequently performs at Williams as a member of the Williams Chamber Players and as a principal violinist…
Find out more »March 2024

Williams Chamber Players
Williams Chamber Players features great works performed by outstanding music faculty. The ensemble presents: Shostakovich – Trio (1943-44) Schnittke – Collected Songs Where Every Verse is Filled with Grief for String Quartet Reger – String Trio Eleanor Alberga – String Quartet The Williams Chamber Players is a faculty chamber ensemble that presents concerts for the college and community throughout the…
Find out more »April 2024

Julian Müller, cello - Faculty Recital
The Williams College Department of Music presents Julian Müller, cello, in a faculty recital on Friday in Brooks-Rogers Recital Hall on the college campus. Artist Associate in Piano Elizabeth Wright collaborates on piano. The event is free and open to the public. Julian Müller teaches and frequently performs at Williams as a member of the Williams Chamber Players and as a…
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Chamber Master Class - Ingolfsson/Stoupel Duo - Visiting Artist Series
The Williams College Department of Music presents the Ingolfsson/Stoupel Duo giving a master class for talented Williams music students. Student chamber groups play for the quartet and receive feedback. This event is free and open to the public. Judith Ingolfsson, violin, and Vladimir Stoupel, piano, perform the following evening as part of the Visiting Artist Series.
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Violin and Piano Master Classes - Ingolfsson/Stoupel Duo - Visiting Artist Series
4:15 pm - Thu, April 11th, 2024
4:15 pm
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- Arts at Williams
- Cost
- Free
The Williams College Department of Music presents the Ingolfsson/Stoupel Duo offering master classes for talented Williams music students. Student chamber groups play for the quartet and receive feedback. This event is free and open to the public. Judith Ingolfsson, violin, and Vladimir Stoupel, piano, perform the following evening as part of the Visiting Artist Series. Violin Master Class - Room…
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Judith Ingolfsson, violin; Vladimir Stoupel, piano - Visiting Artist Series
The Williams College Department of Music presents Judith Ingolfsson, violin, and Vladimir Stoupel, piano, as part of the Visiting Artist Series This event is free and open to the public. Engaging and imaginative programming is a hallmark of the Duo Ingolfsson-Stoupel. Individually, Judith Ingolfsson and Vladimir Stoupel are seasoned soloists who have won acclaim for their performances across the globe. Together they create connections,…
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Adithya Vaidhyan '24, saxophone - Senior Thesis Recital
Adithya Vaidhyan '24, tenor saxophone, presents his senior thesis recital. Leading a jazz quartet, he is performing music inspired by Branford Marsalis’s master work Crazy People Music, as well as original compositions.
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The New Thread Quartet - Visiting Artist Series
The Williams College Department of Music presents The New Thread Quartet. This event is free and open to the public. New Thread Quartet was formed with the mission to develop and perform impactful new music for the saxophone, and to provide high level ensemble playing to feature today’s compositional voices. In 11 seasons, the quartet has commissioned and premiered over…
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Audrey Shadle '24, violin
Presenting works of the violin repertoire, Audrey Shadle '24, violin, performs works including Bach Chaconne, Bartok Sonata, and the Concerto for Violin by Jules Conus.
Find out more »May 2024

Violin Studio Recital
This recital is a chance to hear the very talented musicians in Joanna Kurkowicz’s studio as they showcase many of the finest works in the classic solo repertoire for violin.
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Chinese Music Ensemble
The Chinese Music Ensemble performs the sizhu genre of chamber music played on such instruments as the erhu, pipa, ruan, zheng and yangqin. New programming pairs traditional with Western instruments. The ensemble is directed by Artist-in-Residence Wang Guowei.
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Middle Eastern Music Ensemble
The Middle Eastern Music Ensemble explores vocal and instrumental traditions rooted in centuries of musical practice. The group meets weekly to play repertoire that spans a wide geographic, historical, and cultural terrain including folk, classical, and popular styles from around the Middle East. Ensemble members learn maqamat (modes) and iqa'at (rhythms), the musical systems shared among musical traditions of the region. The ensemble is directed…
Find out more »June 2024

Class Day Recital
The Williams College Department of Music presents graduating seniors from the Class of 2024 on their last full undergraduate day. This free event is open to the public. Doors will open at 10 a.m. for this very popular event. This hour long morning of music represents is the final concert of the season.
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