Mozart: Trio in E flat Major, K. 498  (Kegelstatt Trio) Andante Menuetto Rondeaux - Allegretto Susan Martula, clarinet, Scott Woolweaver, viola, Elizabeth Wright, piano --- Brahms: Four Duets op. 28 for alto and baritone Die Nonne und die Ritter  (Eichendorff) Vor der Tür (Altdeutsch) Es rauschet das Wasser  (Goethe) Der Jägerund sein Liebchen  (Hoffmann von Fallersleben) Lucille Beer, mezzo, Keith…

Douglas Moore, cello Doris Stevenson, piano Boccherini: Sonata in A Major Adagio Allegro Brahms: Sonata No. 1 in E Minor, Op. 38 Allegro non troppo Allegretto quasi Menuetto Allegro Intermission Bach: Suite No. 3 for Solo Cello in C Major, BWV 1009 Prelude Allemande Courante Sarabande Bourrée I and II Gigue Beethoven: Sonata No. 3 in A Major, Op. 69…

Please join members of the Yuri Yanakov Ensemble as they provide helpful information about their rich musical tradition prior to the group's performance at 8:00 p.m.

Yuri Yunakov, saxophone; Catherine Foster, clarinet/trumpet/saxophone/vocals; Kalin Kirilov, guitar/accordion/vocals; Seido Salifoski, tarabuka (goblet drum) The Yuri Yunakov Ensemble performs South Slavic and Romani (Gypsy) folk music from the Balkans, renowned for its haunting melodies, dense ornamentation, complex rhythms, and stunning improvisations. The geographical position of the Balkans in southeastern Europe and hundreds of years of Ottoman Turkish rule have created…

Program: Camille Saint-Saëns: Fantaisie for Violin and Harp, op. 124 (1907) Joel Pitchon, violin; Elizabeth Morse, harp --- Vivian Fine: Songs of Love and War for Soprano and Chamber Ensemble “Look down, fair moon” “Stabat Mater” From “The Song of Songs” The Bride's Reverie My Triumph lasted till the Drums “Reconciliation” Marlene Walt, soprano; Joel Pitchon, violin; Carl Jenkins, oboe;…

Cosmas Magaya is an internationally recognized master of the mbira dzaVadzimu. Beauler Dyoko is one of the few women mbira players in Zimbabwe, and leads the group Mhuri yekwa Ambuya Beauler Dyoko & the Black Souls

Program: Beethoven: Piano Sonata in F Minor “Appassionata” I. Allegro Assai Sean Barker ’09, piano --- Chopin: Ballade No. 1 in G Minor, op. 23 Eric Kang '09, piano --- Beethoven: 32 Variations on an Original Theme in C Minor, Wo O 80 Elizabeth Schwartzman ’08, piano

Please join us as Richard Sher, on campus to perform with the Berkshire Symphony, works with Williams cello students

Joseph Shippee '08, piano Chopin: Barcarolle, op. 60 Liszt: Totentanz, Doris Stevenson, assisting

Please join us as renowned classical saxophonist Eugene Rousseau works with Williams students.

Program: Dragan Sremec, soprano and alto saxophone; Goran Mercep, alto saxophone; Sasa Nestorovic, tenor saxophone; Matjaz Drevensek, baritone saxophone Eugene Rousseau, soprano saxophone, guest artist Mozart: Quartet KV285 Allegro Adagio Rondo Dubravko Detoni: 44 PER 4 IN 4 David Kechley: TSUNAGARI Strong Timeless Satirical Intense Quick Eugene Rousseau, soloist **Intermission** Janez Matièiè: Saxophone Quartet 'Memory' Preludio Lamento Furia – vigoroso…

Daniel Ching & Sandy Yamamoto, violin; John Largess, viola; Joshua Gindele, cello Haydn: String Quartet in G Minor, op. 74, No. 3 "The Rider" Shostakovich: String Quartet No. 7 in F-Sharp Minor, op. 108 Schubert: String Quartet in D Minor, "Death and the Maiden"

Please join us as members of Miro work with Williams chamber music ensembles from noon until 1:00 pm.

Fauré: En sourdine Elizabeth Spragins ’07, voice; McKenna Knych ’09, piano Gluck: O del mio dolce ardor Elana Boehm '06, soprano; Francesca Marzullo '06, piano Rachmaninoff: Sonata in G Minor for Cello and Piano Lento — Allegro Moderato Emily Bonem '06, cello; Scott Smedinghoff '09, piano Haydn: from Second Set of Canzonets IV. She Never Told Her Love Charlotte Delaney…

Part I: Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827) Seven Variations on “Bei Männern, welche Liebe fühlen” from Mozart’s opera The Magic Flute, WoO 46 (1801) Sonata in D Major, op. 102, No. 2 (1815) Allegro con brio Adagio con molto sentimento d’affetto Allegro fugato **Intermission** Twelve Variations on “See the conquering hero comes” From Handel’s oratorio Judas Maccabaeus, WoO 45 (1796) Sonata…

Please join Benjamin Pasternack, on campus to perform with the Berkshire Symphony, as he works with Williams piano students: ° Meng Lun Hsieh '08: Chopin Fantasie in F Minor, Op. 49 ° Ed Wichiencharoen '09: Chopin Concerto (Mvt. I) ° Noah Lindquist '08: Chopin Ballade ° Scott Smedinghoff '09: Chopin Scherzo B-flat Minor, Op. 31 ----- One of the most…

Bach: Italienisches Konzert in F Major, BWV 971 Beethoven: 32 Variations on an Original Theme in C Minor, WoO 80 Liszt: Valse de l’opera ‘Faust’ de Gounod Rachmaninoff: Moment Musicale in E-flat Minor, op. 16, No. 2 ; Moment Musicale in D-flat Major, op. 16, No. 5; Concerto No. 1 in F-sharp Minor, op. 1 (assisted by Irina Morozova)

Nicholas Raths, Jeff Lambert, Joseph Hagedorn, Jeffrey Thygeson Program: Jeronimo Gimenez: El Baile de Luis Alonso J.S. Bach: Toccata in D, BWV 912** Jeff Lambert: Chicago Summer* Minneapolis Winter* David Kechley: Voices from the Garden* Grooves Dance and Reflection Lament Awakening Driving (played without pause) Intermission Ileana Perez Velazquez Beguiling breezes* (world premiere) Maria Kalaniemi; Two Finnish Pieces** Tahdet Taivahalla…

Program: Frédéric Chopin: Prelude in D Minor, op. 28, No. 24 Michelle Lee ‘06, piano --- Isaac Albéniz: Suite española, op. 47 V. Leyenda Patrick Huffer ’07, guitar --- J. S. Bach: “Praeludium XVII in A-flat Major” from The Well-Tempered Clavier Book I, BWV 862 Ludwig van Beethoven: Sonata, op. 13, No. 8 “Pathetique” II. Adagio cantabile Adam Capulong ’09,…

Students of Erik Lawrence Ariel Peters '06 & Courtney Schirr '08, alto saxophone; Gordon Crabtree '08, tenor saxophone; Justin Bates '07, baritone saxophone Daniel Golub '08 (piano); David Kechley (bass) assisting Program: Bud Powell: Hallucinations Ann Ronnell: Willow Weep For Me Eden Ahbez: Nature Boy

Students of the jazz course MUS 212 offer a recital. Program order to be announced from the stage Miles Davis: So What Thelonious Monk: In Walked Bud Tadd Dameron: Ladybird Mark van Mechelen: She Take My Money* Thelonious Monk: Evidence Kenny Dorham: Blue Bossa Horace Silver: Gregory Is Here Mike Musillami: OP ED * world premiere The players: Brian Bistolfo…

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: An Chloe, K. 524 Robert Schumann: Dichterlieder, op. 48 I. Im wunderschönen Monat Mai II. Aus meinen Tränen sprießen III. Die Rose die Lilie die Taube die Sonne IV. Wenn ich in deine Augen sehe VII. Ich grolle nicht Matthew Allen ’08, voice; Matthew Wellenbach ’09, piano

Students of Joanna Kurkowicz. **Program** Felix Mendelssohn: Violin Concerto in E Minor I. Allegro molto appassionato Elizabeth Robie ‘08, violin; Eric Kang ‘09, piano --- Max Bruch: Violin Concerto in G Minor, op. 25 Mvt. I Tengjian Khoo ‘09, violin; Eric Kang ‘09, piano --- Jean Sibelius: Violin Concerto in D Minor, op. 47 Mvt. I Alicia Choi ’09, violin;…

Students of Doris Stevenson. **Program** Franz Joseph Haydn: Sonata in E-flat Major, Hob. XVI: 51 Allegro Yvette Wang '09, piano --- Ludwig van Beethoven: Sonata in E Major, Op. 14, No. 1 Allegro McKenna Knych '09, piano --- Edvard Grieg: Nocturne, op. 54, No. 5 Ashley Amos, piano --- Dmitri Shostakovich: Concerto No. 2, op. 102 Allegro Eric Kang '09,…

Program: Ludwig van Beethoven: Sonata No. 6, op. 10, No. 2 Allegretto Presto Rebecca Lawrence ’07, piano --- Antonio Caldara: “Alma del core” from La Costanza in amor vince l’inganno Gabriel Fauré: Le secret, op. 23 Lisa Sloan ’09, voice; Edwin Lawrence, piano --- Franz Joseph Haydn: Cello Concerto in D Major, Hob. viib:2 III. Rondo (Allegro) Betsy Ribble ’09,…

Program: Marco Antonio: Intorno all’idol mio Ernest Chausson: Les papillons, op. 2, No. 3 Jessica Kopcho ’09, voice; Edwin Lawrence, piano --- Paul JeanJean: “Cadenza, Theme and 4 Variations” from Carnival of Venice Elise Piazza ’09, clarinet; Julian Mesri ’09, piano --- Claude Debussy: Harmonie du soir Antonio Lotti: Pur Dicesti, O Bocca Bella Richard Strauss: Nacht Ralph Vaughan Williams:…

Students of John Nazarenko

Program: J. S. Bach: Suite No. 2 for Unaccompanied Cello Gigue Mariana Uribe ’07, cello --- Antonin Dvorák: Waldesruhe, op. 68, No. 5 Serge Rachmaninoff: Vocalise, op. 34, No. 14 Mimi Lou ’09, cello; Sean Barker ’09, piano --- Bernhard Molique: Concerto in D Minor, op. 69 Allegro Tova Meyer ’07. flute; Edwin Lawrence, piano --- Gabriel Fauré: Après un…

Program: Johann Sebastian Bach: “Prelude and Fugue No.12 in F Minor”, BWV 881 from The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 2 Ludwig van Beethoven: Sonata in F Minor, op. 57 I. Allegro assai II. Andante con moto- III. Allegro ma non troppo Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky: "May" from The Seasons, op. 37a, No. 5 Edvard Grieg: Nocturne, op. 54, No. 4 Franz Liszt:…

A LECTURE, PERFORMANCE, and WORKSHOP with DR. GREG BEYER (Northern Illinois University) Greg Beyer is a versatile percussionist who specializes in repertoire that places non-western instruments into the context of contemporary musical thought. Second-prize winner of the 2002 Geneva International Music Competition, Beyer has given solo performances and masterclasses throughout the United States, Europe, and Brazil. His project, O BERIMBAU,…

Pianist Frank Kimbrough, bassist John Menegon, and vocalist Teri Roiger will perform a concert of the music of Billy Strayhorn. Admission is free and the event is open to the public.

Featuring percussionists studying this January with Matthew Gold **Program** Henry Cowell: Ostinato Pianissimo for Percussion Band --- William Duckworth: Gymel --- Charles Koechlin : from 24 Duos pour deux saxophones, Op. 186 III. Andante sostenuto (presque adagio) XII. Andante con moto Charles Cao '09, alto saxophone Raphael Jeong '06, tenor saxophone (students of Steven Bodner) --- Daniel Adams: Talea (2001)…

Featuring students who have been studying with Kerry Ryer Parke.

Featuring students coached during Winter Study by Ronald Feldman and cellists studying with Nathaniel Parke  Program: Alexander Borodin: Quartet No. 2 Allegro moderato Caroline Kan & Alicia Choi, violin; Cindy Hom, viola; Elizabeth Ribble, cello ~~~ Ludwig van Beethoven: Piano Trio, op. 70, No.1 Allegro vivace e con brio Paul Lindemann, piano; Basema Safa, violin Emily Bonem, cello ~~~ J.…

Featuring students studying this January with Teri Roiger. Katherine Belshe (voice) Charles Dougherty (bass) Kiana Green (voice and flute) Kevin Tianyi He (voice) Karen Markman (voice) Morgan Phillips (voice). They will be joined by members of the Northern Berkshire Jazz Ensemble under the direction of John Menegon.

Please join Mr. Denk as he works with Williams piano students.

Ronald Feldman, cello; Doris Stevenson, piano Program: Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827) Sonata in F Major, op. 5, No. 1 (1796) Adagio sostenuto — Allegro Rondo: Allegro vivace Sonata in C Major, op. 102, No. 1 (1815) Andante — Allegro vivace Adagio — Allegro vivace **Intermission** Zwölf Variationen über das Thema "Ein Mädchen oder Weibchen" aus Mozarts Oper Die Zauberflöte (1798)…

Ronald Feldman, cello; Doris Stevenson, piano Program: Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827) Sonata in F Major, op. 5, No. 1 (1796) Adagio sostenuto — Allegro Rondo: Allegro vivace Sonata in C Major, op. 102, No. 1 (1815) Andante — Allegro vivace Adagio — Allegro vivace **Intermission** Zwölf Variationen über das Thema "Ein Mädchen oder Weibchen" aus Mozart's Oper Die Zauberflöte (1798)…

Featuring many of the students who have applied for this year's Student Soloist Competition Program: W. A. Mozart Aria: Voi avete un cor fedele for Soprano and Orchestra, K. 217 Augusta Caso ‘09, voice; Jane Jenkins, piano S. Rachmaninoff: Concerto No. 1 in F-sharp Minor, op. 1 I. Vivace Elizabeth Schwartzman ’08, piano; Elizabeth Wright, assisting D. Shostakovich: Piano Concerto No.…

Featuring many of the students who have applied for this year's Student Soloist Competition Program: B. Molique: Concerto in D Minor, op. 69 I. Allegro Tova Meyer ’07, flute; Edwin Lawrence, piano S. Rachmaninoff: Concerto No. 1 in F-sharp Minor, op. 1 I. Vivace Elizabeth Schwartzman ’08, piano; Elizabeth Wright, assisting Antonín Dvorák: Cello Concerto, Waldesruhe, (Silent Woods), op. 68,…

Winners: Alicia Choi '09, violin, Sibelius concerto Elizabeth Schwartzman '08, piano, Rachmaninoff Concerto, op. 1 Jason Fan '08, piano, Mendelssohn G Minor, op. 25 Noah Lindquist '08, piano Schumann, A Minor Congratulations to all for an outstanding competition!

Mozart: Rondo in A Minor, K. 511 Ives: Emerson from Concord Sonata Schubert: Sonata in B-flat Major, op. Posthumous ------------------- David Porter's program will include Mozart’s Rondo in A minor, K. 511, considered by many to be among his finest works for solo piano; the massive first movement, Emerson, of Charles Ives’ famous Concord Sonata; and Franz Schubert’s Sonata in Bb…

MILLing in the ENNIUM will be given by the McLean Mix, the internationally-recognized husband-wife composer-performer duo. This should be of special interest to all who are fascinated by unusual music and visual image in a unique blend of high tech with virtuosic performance. Barton and Priscilla McLean (the McLean Mix) are classically-trained composer/performers who are exploring new means of integrating thematic…

Joanna Kurkowicz & Jennifer Elowitch, violin Scott Woolweaver & Marcus Thompson, viola Ronald Feldman & Joshua Gordon, cello Rick Hoffenberg, Edwin Lawrence, Doris Stevenson & Elizabeth Wright, piano Bach: Concerto for Three Keyboards in D Minor Mendelssohn: D Minor Trio Schoenberg: Verklärte Nacht Pre-concert discussion by Richard Giarusso ‘00 at 7:15 p.m. in Presser Choral Hall Master Class by Marcus…

Please join us as Marcus Thompson works with viola students of Scott Woolweaver.

Joseph Murphy, saxophone; Matthew Slotkin, guitar Program: Maurice Ravel: Piece en forme de Habenera Jacques Ibert: Entr-act Terry Riley: Cantos Desierto Roberto Sierra: Chronicles of Discovery David Kechley: Driveline: A Power Walk Robert Beaser: Mountain Songs Ralph Towner: Juggler’s Etude Samuel Adler: Into the Radiant Boundaries of Light Duo Montagnard was formed in 2002 and has since performed over 70…

Franz Liszt: Sposalizio J. S. Bach: Chaconne (trans: Ferrucio Busoni) --- Liszt: Sonata in B Major

All are invited to observe as the visiting ensemble works with some Williams students.

Southern Harmony (1804): Three Early American Shape-Note Hymns Franz Joseph Haydn: Duet: Graceful Consort! from The Creation Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Duet for Papageno and Papagena from The Magic Flute, K. 620 Haydn: Piano Trio in C Major, Hob. XV:27 (1797) Beethoven: Septet in E-flat Major for Strings and Winds, op. 20 Joanna Kurkowicz, violin Scott Woolweaver, viola Nathaniel Parke &…

Gyorgy Ligeti: Six Bagatelles David Maslanka: Quintet No. 3 for Winds in three movements Lalo Schifrin: La Nouvelle Orleans Francis Poulenc: Sextet for Piano and Winds Robert Langevin, flute Sherry Sylar, oboe Marc Nuccio, clarinet Judith LeClair, bassoon Erik Ralske. horn Jonathan Feldman, piano

Ologundê will give a free workshop/demo, prior to their performance. Please stop by Brooks-Rogers and learn more about their rich musical traditions, and, of course, sample a wonderful group you will want to return for at 8 p.m.!

Ologundê celebrates the rich Afro-Brazilian culture of Salvador, Bahia through a diverse repertoire of music and dance, including the rituals associated with candomble, a synthesis of the Yoruba and Catholic religions; the breathtaking capoeira martial arts dance; the maculele warrior dance; and the exhilarating samba de roda. The recently formed New York-based 15-member ensemble brings together an array of Brazilian…

Ben Riley - drums Don Sickler - trumpet/arranger Freddie Bryant - guitar Jon Gordan - alto sax Wayne Escoffery - tenor sax Jay Brandford - baritone sax Cameron Brown – bass Program to be announced Monk Legacy performs the music of Thelonious Monk with a piano-less septet that captures the spirit and sound of Monk through the incomparable playing of…

Six Bach Suites for Cello Program: Suite No. 1 in G Major Prelude Allemande Courante Sarabande Minuet I and II Gigue Suite No. 4 in E-flat Major Prelude Allemande Courante Sarabande Bourrée I and II Gigue Suite No. 5 in C Minor Prelude Allemande Courante Sarabande Gavotte I and II Gigue **Intermission** Suite No. 3 in C Major Prelude Allemande…

Mozart Per questa bella mano for bass and string bass & Piano Quartet in E-flat Major, K. 493 Shostakovich: Preludes for Violin and Piano & Piano Quintet, op. 57 Joanna Kurkowicz & Joana Genova, violin; Ariel Rudiakov, viola; Nathaniel Parke & Ronald Feldman, cello; Robert Zimmerman, bass; Keith Kibler, bass-baritone; Doris Stevenson & Elizabeth Wright, piano Pre-concert discussion by Richard Giarusso…

Join members of the renowned Shanghai Quartet as they work with Williams chamber music students.

Sponsored by the W. Ford Schumann '50 Performing Arts Endowment Weigang Li & Yi-Wen Jiang, violin; Honggang Li, viola; Nicholas Tzavaras, cello; Ethan Sloane, clarinet, guest artist LUDWIG van BEETHOVEN String Quartet in A, op. 18, No. 5 Allegro Menuetto Andante cantabile: Variations Allegro WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART Clarinet Quintet in A, K. 581 Allegretto Larghetto Menuetto: with Two Trios Theme…

Program: J. S. Bach Prelude and Fugue IV in C-sharp Minor, BWV 849 (1685-1750) Frédéric Chopin Barcarolle, op. 60 (1810-1849) Ludwig van Beethoven Sonata No. 21 in C Major "Waldstein", op. 53 (1770-1827) I. Allegro con Brio II. Introduzione: Adagio Molto III. Rondo: Allegro Moderato — Prestissimo Arcadi Volodos Rondo Alla Turca (b. 1972)

Ursula Oppens works with Williams piano students

Join us to learn more about Duke Ellington from one who played bass in his orchestra.

Please join Abdoulaye Diabate and six members of his ensemble to learn more about Music of Mali, prior to their 8:00 p.m. performance.

Originally from Mali, Abdoulaye Diabate was raised in the heart of the Jali (Griot) tradition. With his passionate voice and overflowing energy he sings traditional West African tales that recount histories, genealogy and praise to patrons. His ensemble includes the traditional African instruments of kora, ngoni, djembe, and bala, as well as guitar, and flute.

Joan La Barbara, voice & Tom Chiu, violin Program: Joan La Barbara: Die Wassergeister (Water Ghosts)* Morton Subotnick: Breath Luciano Berio: Sequenza VIII intermission Iannis Xenakis: Mikka Charles Dodge: The Waves Ileana Perez Velazquez: The Tight-Rope Walker Tom Chiu: hello aloha * world premiere ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Having known each other's work for many years, Ms. La Barbara and Mr. Chiu joined…

Draft Program: Henry Purcell “Bess of Bedlam” from Silent Shades and the Elysium groves (1683) Sarah Riskind ’09, voice; Daniel Rosensweig, harpsichord Dominick Argento “Sleep” from Six Elizabethan Songs (1970) (b. 1927) Leonard Bernstein “Simple Song” and “I Go On” from Mass (1971) (1918-1990) Daniel Rosensweig ’08, voice; Brian Simalchik ‘10, piano Vincenzo Bellini If with all your hearts (1801-1835)…

Featuring students of Joanna Kurkowicz Program: M. Bruch Violin Concerto in G Minor Allegro Moderato Sophia Vargas ’10, violin; Eric Kang ’09, piano F. J. Haydn Violin Concerto in C Major Allegro Moderato Yukako Karato ’07, violin; Edwin Lawrence, piano Bruch Scottish Fantasy Grave. Adagio cantabile Elizabeth Robie ’08, violin W. A. Mozart Violin Concerto in G Major Allegro Teng…

Please join Daniel Lessner, on campus to perform with Berkshire Symphony 12/1, as he works with Williams piano students. Prokofiev Sonata No. 6 Joseph Shippee ’07 Tchaikovsky Concerto No. 1 Meng-Lun Hsieh ‘08 Beethoven Piano Concerto No. 4 Ed Wichiencharoen ‘09 Chopin Etude Sean Barker ‘09 Daniel Lessner received his Bachelors and Masters Degrees in Music from the Juilliard School…

Matthew Gold, director Program: John Cage Ryoanji (1985) for four trombones and Ryoanji (1983) for percussion Lou Harrison First Concerto for Flute and Percussion (1939) Tova Meyer, flute solo Ryoanji Philip Glass Prelude to End Game (1984) for bass and timpani Ryoanji Mauricio Kagel Rrrrrrr… (1981/82) 6. Rutscher for percussion duo Morton Feldman the viola in my life (1) (1970)…

Program: R. Miller Pronouncement J. Brahms Four Folk Songs I. In Shadowed Night II. Allow Me III. Song of Farewell IV. Down Deep in the Valley Williams Trombone Quartet, Tim Atherton, director Mac Walton ’08, Maddie Jones ’09, Mark van Mechelen ’07, Sam Peckham ’07 A. Bruckner Christus Factus est (1824-1896) Williams Low Brass Choir, Mac Walton ’08, Maddie Jones…

Program: Northern Berkshire Jazz Ensemble, John Menegon, director John McLeod, alto sax; Matthew Deady, piano; Edwin Layng, bass; Charles Kollmer, drums John Menegon What happened to Larry Wes Montgomery Road Song Oscar Pettiford Tricotism ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Daniel Yudkin, piano; Sam Kapala, drums; Eli Walker, bass; Brian Bistolfo, trumpet Clifford Brown Tiny Capers Duke Ellington The Feeling of Jazz Cedar Walton Bolivia…

Featuring students of Doris Stevenson. 

Featuring voice students of Teri Roiger Ruby Dale-Brown Kiana Green Dani Levine Claire Monroy Natalie Smith Casey York Performing: Backwater Blues (Bessie Smith) Twisted (Wardell Grey / Annie Ross) Hallelujah I Love Him So (Ray Charles) Centerpiece (Sweets Edison) Body and Soul (J. Green / E. Heyman / R. Sout) What Is This Thing Called Love and Love For Sale…

Bach Prelude and Fugue in B-flat Major, BWV 866 (1722) McKenna Knych ‘09 Ives Sonata No. 2 Concord, Mass. (1911-12) III The Alcotts Steven Spinelli ‘07 W. A. Mozart Sonata in A Minor, K. 310 (1778) Allegro maestoso Jason Fan ‘08 Mozart Sonata in B-flat Major, K. 570 (1789) II Adagio Debussy Clair de Lune (c. 1890, rev. 1905) Ashley…

The highly acclaimed Weilerstein Trio, the trio-in-residence at the New England Conservatory of Music, will be performing Mozart’s Trio VI, K. 254; Shostakovich’s Trio No. 2, op. 67; and Dvorák’s Trio in E Minor, op.90 (“Dumky”) in Brooks-Rogers Recital Hall ay 8 p.m. on Saturday, December 9. Members are Donald Weilerstein, violin; Vivian Hornik Weilerstein, piano; and Alisa Weilerstein, cello.…

Join us as Donald Weilerstein, on campus to perform with the Trio a day earlier, works with Williams violinists. Hanna Na will play J. Brahms: Violin Concerto (1st movement); Alicia Choi will play E.Ysaye: Ballade; and Lissy Robie will play M. Bruch: Scottish Fantasy (1st movement)

Please join us for a varied program of chamber music featuring students coached by Ronald Feldman and other members of the faculty ... CHAMBER MUSIC RECITAL (Order Subject To Change) Jaques Ibert Trois Pieces Breves (1890-1962) I. Allegro II. Andante III. Assez lent-Allegro scherzando-Vivo Ian Jessen ’07, oboe; Jeffrey Wessler ’07, flute; Elise Piazza ’09, clarinet; Lauren Yeiser ’10, bassoon;…

Program: Francis Poulenc Sonata for Flute and Piano (1899-1963) I. Allegro malinconico II. Cantilena III. Presto giocoso Alexandra Hoff ’09, flute; Sean Barker ’09, piano Kent Kennan Sonata for Trumpet and Piano (1913-2004) Mvt. III Benjamin Wood ’08, trumpet; Scott Smedinghoff ’09, piano

Program: Giulio Caccini A mavilli, Mia Bella (1545-1618) Ruth Steinhardt ’07, voice; Jane Jenkins, piano J. Brahms Sonntag (1833-1897) W. A. Mozart “Der Vogelfänger Bin Ich ja” from Magic Flute (1756-1791) Sesh Sundararaman ’08, voice; Jane Jenkins, piano Ralph Vaughan Williams Silent Noon (1872-1958) Gabriel Fauré Après un rêve, op. 7, No. 1 (1845-1924) Stephen Spinelli ’07, voice; Doris Stevenson,…

Program: Francois Devienne Trio No. 2, op. 61 (1759-1803) Allegro Rondo Matthew Wollin ’09, flute; Elise Piazza ’09, clarinet; Jonathan Berch ’09, bassoon Ernest Bloch “Prayer” from Jewish Life, No. 1 (1880-1959) Mariana Uribe ’07, cello; Joseph Shippee ’07, piano William Byrd John come kisse me now (1549-1623) Var. I – VI Rebecca Lawrence ’07, piano Ralph Vaughan Williams Silent…

Program: G. F. Handel Passacaglia (1685-1759) (arr. T. Béon) Jessica LeClair ’10, harp Frédéric Chopin Nocturne No. 9 in E Minor, op. 72/1 (1810-1849) J. S. Bach Invention No. 4 in D Minor, BWV 775 (1685-1750) Helen Hatch, piano Johannes Brahms Sonata in E Minor for Piano and Cello, op. 38 (1833-1897) I. Allegro non troppo II. Allegretto quasi Menuetto…

Program to be announced.

Please join members of this Winter Study class in their culminationg activity under the direction of John Menegon of their class on Jaco Pastorius (December 1, 1951 – September 21, 1987). John Menegon, director. Please note time change from 7 to 8 p.m. Pastorius was a jazz bassist and composer remembered for his style and technique on fretless bass. His…

Hailed by The Washington Post as "remarkable, impeccable," and winner of the 2000 Orville H. Gibson Award for Best Female Classical Guitarist, Lily Afshar will present a varied program featuring the world premiere of UNEXPECTED PASSAGES: Dances and Laments for Solo Guitar by David Kechley. Program: Enrique Granados Andaluza (1867-1916) Kamran Ince MKG Variations (b. 1960) (arr. Lily Afshar 2001)…

Greg Booth will be visiting Andy Jaffe's MU241 class on John Coltrane. Dr. Booth, a world-class tabla player, will talk about raga and its influence on Coltrane. Public invited. -------- Speaker Research: The music culture of the Bollywood Cinema, Industry Oral History. Song, music scenes, meaning and narrative conventions in the Bollywood Cinema. Brass wedding bands in South Asia and…

Chris Younghoon Kim, conductor/artistic director; Stephen Miahky & Maria Sampen, violin; Timothy Christie, viola; Katri Ervamaa, cello; Sarah Brady, flute; Kevin Schempf, clarinet; Winston Choi, piano; Jennifer Goltz, soprano Program: BRAVE NEW WORKS Chris Younghoon Kim, conductor Stephen Miahky & Maria Sampen, violin; Timothy Christie, viola; Katri Ervamaa, cello; Sarah Brady, flute; Kevin Schempf, clarinet; Winston Choi, piano; Jennifer Goltz,…

Program: Claude Debussy Premiere Rhapsodie for B flat Clarinet and Piano Elise Piazza ‘09, clarinet; Edwin Lawrence, piano Georges Hüe Fantaisie (1913) Matthew Wollin ‘09, flute; Edwin Lawrence, piano Karl Ditters Van Dittersdorf Concerto in E Major Mvt. II Alex Johnson ‘10, double bass; Edwin Lawrence, piano

Please join Ilya Itin, on campus to perform 2/16, as he works with Williams piano students.  

W. A. Mozart "In uomini, in Soldati" from Così fan tutte 1756-1791) Aleha Aziz ‘07, voice; Robin Kibler, piano Maurice Ravel Introduction & Allegro (1875-1937) Helen Selonick ‘07, harp; Yoshiko Sato, piano Franz Joseph Haydn Cello Concerto in D Major, Hob. VIIb:2 (1732-1809) I. Allegro Moderato Betsy Ribble ‘09, cello; Scott Bailey, piano W. A. Mozart "Non so piu cosa…

Program: Matthew Wollin ‘09, flute; Edwin Lawrence, piano Hue: Fantaisie Elise Piazza ‘09, clarinet; Edwin Lawrence, piano Debussy: Premiere Rhapsody for B flat Clarinet and Piano Tova Meyer ‘07, flute; Edwin Lawrence, piano Chaminade: Concertino, op. 107 Yvette Wang ‘09, piano; Doris Stevenson, assisting Rachmaninoff: Piano Concerto No. 2 in C Minor II. Adagio sostenuto Joseph Shippee ‘07, piano; Doris…

The concert is sponsored by the Center for Foreign Languages, the Departments of Anthropology, Latina/o Studies, Music, and Theatre, the Critical Languages Program, the Multicultural Center, and the Muslim Students Union. Administrative Director / Center for Foreign Languages, Literatures & Cultures

Program: Gordon Fitzell Metanoia Nervosa (2006) (b. 1968) Matthew Gold, percussion Leos Janácek Pohádka (A Fairy Tale) (1910) (1854-1928) Con moto Con moto — Allegro Allegro Nathaniel Parke, cello; Elizabeth Wright, piano Gian Carlo Menotti Suite for Two Cellos and Piano (1973) (1911-2007) Andante maestoso ma con moto Allegro Arioso Finale — Allegro Nathaniel Parke & Ronald Feldman, cello; Elizabeth…

Please join Mr. Hite, on campus to perform Schubert: Winterreise 2/25, as he works with Williams voice students.

William Hite has been described by The Boston Globe as "a breathtaking communicator", the San Francisco Chronicle remarked that Hite in Purcell's King Arthur "lavished the music with considerable eloquence", and The Wall Street Journal deemed his Apollo in Monteverdi's Orfeo "outstanding". The Boston-based tenor's warm tone and vivid portrayals have garnered critical acclaim all over North America with early…

James Buswell, faculty member at New England Conservatory, offers a master class, as he works with Hanna Na '08 and Alicia Choi '09.

Distinguished educator Yusef Lateef will give a talk on John Coltrane for students in Andy Jaffe's class. Members of the public are invited to attend! Co-sponsored by the Department of Africana Studies

Matthew Gold, director. Program: Steve Reich Pendulum Music (1968) for microphones, amplifiers, loudspeakers, and performers Nick Didkovsky Overlife, Part 1 (1998) for prepared guitar and drums John Cage A Flower (1950) for voice and closed piano Lou Harrison Canticle No. 1 (1940) for five players John Cage The Wonderful Widow of Eighteen Springs (1942) for voice and closed piano Jo…

Dan Morgenstern, director and founder, Institute of Jazz Studies Co-sponsored by the Bronfman Fund and the Department of Africana Studies

Chopin: Etude in F Major, op. 10, No. 8 Barcarolle, op. 60 Etude in G-sharp Minor, op. 25, No. 6 Etude in G-flat Major, op. 25, No. 9 Etude in C-sharp Minor, op. 10, No. 4 Etude in G-flat Major, op. 10, No. 5 Ballade, No. 4

Program: EPH Musik Stephen Dankner Trio for Oboe, Bassoon and Piano (2002) I. Lento non troppo II. Lento (tempo rubato); quasi recitativo Carl Jenkins, oboe; Stephen Walt, bassoon; Doris Stevenson, piano Kathryn Alexander Around About for Piano Trio (2007)* I. Dance-like throughout II. Festive, jubilant Yumi Okada, violin; Ronald Feldman, cello; Doris Stevenson, piano **Intermission** Alexander And The Whole Air…