Brooks-Rogers Recital Hall
Upcoming Events
February 2023
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 Chapin Hall in April, a concert which showcases the remarkable talents of our Williams students.
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Recital for Berkshire Soloist Competition
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 pieces for an audience before their auditions. The competition winners will appear with the Berkshire Symphony in the final regular season concert Chapin Hall in April, a concert which showcases the remarkable talents of our…
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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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Williams Chamber Players
The Williams Chamber Players is a faculty chamber ensemble that presents concerts for the college and community throughout the academic year. Repertoire for concerts is drawn from the standard chamber music with special attention to music of the 20th and 21st centuries, and to music by Williams composers. Musicians are normally drawn from the ranks of artists in residence, artist…
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Cello Masterclass - Adrian Daurov
Please join us as Adrian Daurov, on campus to perform with the Berkshire Symphony, works with talented Williams cello students. about Adrian Daurov A native of St. Petersburg, Russia and now living in New York City, cellist Adrian Daurov is one of the most dazzling artists of his generation. Adrian Daurov, at the age of 15, made his debut as…
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Veronica Kao '23, flute
Veronica Kao '23, flute, presents a recital of pieces by Asian and Asian-American composers featuring music by Fukushima, Uebayashi, Chin, as well as an original work. Collaborating musicians include Robin Wang '24, Annika Harrington '23, Matt Wisotsky '23, and music faculty member Zachary Wadsworth.
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Linda May Han Oh Quartet - Visiting Artist Series
The Williams College Department of Music presents Linda May Han Oh Quartet. This event is free and open to the public. Based in New York City, Linda May Han Oh is a bassist/composer who has performed and recorded with artists such as Pat Metheny, Kenny Barron, Joe Lovano, Dave Douglas, Terri Lyne Carrington, Steve Wilson, Geri Allen and Vijay Iyer.…
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Master Class - Zygmant Krauze, piano - Visiting Artist Series
The Williams College Department of Music presents a master class featuring talented Williams piano students playing for pianist, educator, and composer Zygmant Krauze as part of the Visiting Artist Series. This event is free and open to the public. Zygmunt Krauze is an important artist of his generation: a respected composer, valued pianist, educator, impresario, and judge in many international…
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Zygmant Krauze, piano - Visiting Artist Series
The Williams College Department of Music presents pianist, educator, and composer Zygmant Krauze as part of the Visiting Artist Series. This event is free and open to the public. Zygmunt Krauze is an important artist of his generation: a respected composer, valued pianist, educator, impresario, and judge in many international competitions. His has been awarded the French National Order of…
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Master Class - Escher Quartet - Visiting Artist Series
The Williams College Department of Music presents Escher Quartet offering a master class for talented Williams music students.This event is free and open to the public. The Escher String Quartet has received acclaim for its profound musical insight and rare tonal beauty. A former BBC New Generation Artist and recipient of the Avery Fisher Career Grant, the quartet has performed…
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Escher Quartet - Visiting Artist Series
The Williams College Department of Music presents Escher Quartet. This event is free and open to the public. The Escher String Quartet has received acclaim for its profound musical insight and rare tonal beauty. A former BBC New Generation Artist and recipient of the Avery Fisher Career Grant, the quartet has performed at the BBC Proms at Cadogan Hall and…
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Miranda Cuckson and Nunc - Visiting Artist Series
The Williams College Department of Music presents Miranda Cuckson and Nunc. This event is free and open to the public. Since its successful inaugural concert in 2007 in New York City, Nunc has presented distinctively curated programs and given celebrated world and United States premieres by composers including Stefano Gervasoni, Patricia Alessandrini, David Rakowski, Michael Hersch, Ileana Perez Velasquez, Diego…
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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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Carolyn Mielke '23, mezzo - Senior Thesis Recital
Carolyn Mielke '23, mezzo presents her senior thesis recital, performing song repetoire of women composers including Fanny Hensel, Alma Mahler, Amy Beach, and Barbara Strozzi.
Find out more »May 2023
Matt Wisotsky '23, bassoon
Matt Wisotsky '23, bassoon, features Dutilleux Sarabande et Cortege; Gordon Jacob Partita for Solo Bassoon; John Williams The Five Sacred Trees; Bloom, an original composition; and Villa-Lobos Bachianas Brasileiras No. 6 with Chen Chen Huang '23, flute.
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Brass Ensemble
Williams Brass Ensemble, led by Travis Dobson and Steve Felix features soloists and brass groups. This end of the year concert presents the best in chamber brass music.
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Chinese Music Ensemble
The Chinese Music Ensemble, one of the department's newest ensembles, performs traditional and contemporary pieces. The ensemble features such instruments as the zheng, erhu, yangqin, and zhongruan, and is focused on the Chinese sizhu genre of chamber music. The ensemble is directed by Artist-in-Residence Wang Guowei.
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Middle Eastern Music Ensemble
The Middle Eastern Music Ensemble, newly sponsored by the Music Department, 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…
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Jazz Voice Studio Recital
Students of Samirah Evans gather together to present an afternoon of jazz and standards, backed up by a combo of talented musicians. Notice: Masks and proof of vaccine are required for all public events until further notice.
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Trumpet/Horn/Low Brass Studio Recital
Brass students of Travis Dobson, Victor Sungarian, and Steve Felix present an end of semester recital featuring solo selections from the world of brass.
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Piano Studio Recital
Students of Doris Stevenson offer a performance that showcases the culmination of their work over many months. All are invited to enjoy this recital of some of the great works in the classical repertoire.
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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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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 »June 2023
Class Day Recital
The Williams College Department of Music presents graduating seniors from the Class of 2023 in a concert performed 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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