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Maryse Carlin and Todd Decker, Faculty Recital, fortepiano
Department of Music Lecture: Esther Kurtz, Postdoctoral Research Associate in Music, Washington University in St. Louis
"Responding to the Call: Sound, Movement and Political Response-ability in Capoeira Angola"
Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions, St. Louis District
The purpose of the Metropolitan Opera’s National Council Auditions is to discover exceptional young talent and provide a venue for young opera singers across North America at all levels of development to be heard by representatives of the Metropolitan Opera and to assist those with the greatest potential for operatic careers.
Xiomara Mass, oboe with Peter Henderson, piano, Faculty Recital
Department of Music Lecture: Ameera Nimjee, Ph.D. Candidate in Ethnomusicology, University of Chicago
"Moving through Dance: Performing Mobilities as Citizens in South Asian Expressive Practices."
Department of Music Lecture: Lauren Eldridge, Senior Coordinator, UNCF Mellon Programs, Spelman College
“Narrative, Power, and Classical Music in Haiti.”
DUC Chamber Music Series: Cortango Duo
Co-sponsored by the Danforth University Center
Jasper String Quartet Masterclass
featuring Washington University chamber music students
Jasper String Quartet
The Jasper String Quartet's concert and masterclass at Washington University have been made possible through the generosity of David and Melanie Alpers.
CANCELLED - Department of Music Lecture: Joe Jakubowski, Ph.D. Candidate in Music Theory, Washington University in St. Louis
Great Artists Series 18-19: Nikolai Lugansky, piano
Described by Gramophone as, “the most trailblazing and meteoric performer of all,” Nikolai Lugansky is a pianist of extraordinary depth and versatility.
"Le devenir des sons": An Evening of French Spectral Music
Curated by Joseph Jakubowski.
Department of Music Lecture: Eighth Blackbird, In conversation, moderated by Christopher Stark and LJ White
Eighth Blackbird
Cancelled: Open Rehearsal - MOCM Composer Encounter: The Music of Hannah Lash
Free - Open Rehearsal!
Cancelled: Missouri Chamber Music Festival Composer Encounter: The Music of Hannah Lash
Jazz Band Concert
Department of Music Lecture: Tomie Hahn, Professor and Graduate Program Director, Arts and Director, Center for Deep Listening, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
"Performing research: considering the senses in research and performance"
Trio Virado
Presented in partnership with St. Louis Classical Guitar.
Wind Ensemble Concert
Chancellor's Concert
Featuring the Washington University Symphony Orchestra and Choirs.
Third Coast Percussion
Annual Harold Blumenfeld Memorial Event
Timothy Myers, faculty recital, trombone - POSTPONED
Ralph Towner, guitar
Great Artists Series 18-19: Tamara Mumford, mezzo-soprano and Adam Nielsen, piano
"Ms. Mumford was revelatory. Vocally she was secure throughout her range, with dusky depths and ringing heights" -New York Times
Jenny Tian, Junior Recital, violin
Sawyer Bletscher, Senior Recital, voice
DUC Chamber Music Series: Four-handed conversations: fortepiano duos and duets by Haydn and Mozart
Co-sponsor: Danforth University Center
Mwata Bowden Group with Paul Steinbeck
AACM Artist from Chicago.
Michelle Schrier, Senior Recital, voice
Department of Music Lecture: Melvin L. Butler, Associate Professor of Musicology, University of Miami
"In Tune with the Spirit: Black Gospel Music, Instrumentality, Embodiment, and Power"
Department of Music Honors Recital
Pre-concert Composer Talk: Scott Wheeler
Great Artists Series 18-19: Gil Shaham, violin and Akira Eguchi, piano
Gil Shaham is one of the foremost violinists of our time: his flawless technique combined with his inimitable warmth and generosity of spirit has solidified his renown as an American master. Mr. Shaham has more than two dozen concerto and solo CDs to his name, earning multiple Grammys, a Grand Prix du Disque, Diapason d’Or, and Gramophone Editor’s Choice.
DUC Chamber Music Series: Music in Conversation, Mozart and Arvo Pärt
Department of Music Lecture: William E. Caplin, FRSC, James McGill Professor of Music Theory, McGill University
Choirs Concert
Chamber Project St. Louis presents "Beloved"
Featuring a premiere by Katherine Bodor ('16)
Piano Department Student Recital
An afternoon of music performed by students from the Department of Music's piano studios.
Spring to Jazz, featuring the WU Jazz Big Bands and Advanced Jazz Combos
Guitar Gala
Department of Music Lecture: Amanda Sewell, Interlochen Public Radio
Wind Ensemble Concert
"Fiesta Latina" - Symphony Orchestra
A celebration of Latin music!
Flute Choir Concert
Directed by Jan Smith
Representation & Responsibility: #Time'sUp, #MeToo, & Women in Opera
This panel discussion will focus on topics related to the #MeToo and #Time'sUp movements, as well as the portrayal of women in opera.
Bach in Motion
Presented by the Bach Society of Saint Louis in collaboration with The Big Muddy Dance Company
Great Artists Series 18-19: Katia and Marielle Labèque, pianos
“Whether Mozart or Stravinsky, their musical line always sounds as if its being woven for the very first time... But the illusion of improvisation is the genius of their performances.” - THE TIMES
Timothy Myers, faculty recital, trombone
MOCM Morning Music - Missouri Chamber Music Festival
Festival Finale - Missouri Chamber Music Festival
The Jacques Thibaud String Trio with Tao Lin, piano
Co-sponsored by Brewer Science
Chamber Project St. Louis presents: Window
Sunghee Hinners, faculty recital, piano
Serenades and Sangria: The 560 Block Party
Co-sponsors: Department of Music, 560 Music Center, & Urban Chestnut
St. Louis Symphony on the South 40
Lecture/Demonstration: Afro-Brazilian Music and Dance of Backlands Bahia
Speaker: Mestre Cláudio Costa
Vince Varvel, faculty recital, jazz guitar
with Ben Wheeler, bass
Rahman Asadollahi: The Sound of Azerbaijan
Wind Ensemble Concert
W. Mark Akin, faculty recital, guitar
Kingsbury Ensemble
WashU Symphony Orchestra: "Sir Elgar" featuring Sébastien Hurtaud, cello
Department of Music Lecture: AMS/SEM practice talks
Axiom String Quartet
Department of Music Showcase
Art Inspiring Music - Challenging Perceptions: Harmonic and Social Dissonances
Co-sponsor: Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum
Alarm Will Sound: Erasing Musical Boundaries
“A tour de force on the idea of ideas” - The Boston Globe
“…as close to being a rock band as a chamber orchestra can be." - The New York Times
Keith Wehmeier, faculty voice recital
Jazz Band Concert
The Bridge #2.2
Co-sponsored by the Center for the Humanities, International and Area Studies, and Jazz at Holmes.
Department of Music Lecture: Pulitzer Prize-winning composer, Aaron Jay Kernis, presents his music
Department of Music Lecture: Alexandre Pierrepont, founder of The Bridge
Co-sponsored by the Center for the Humanities, International and Area Studies, and Jazz at Holmes.
Momenta String Quartet
"Word of the Momenta Quartet’s diligence, curiosity and excellence is definitely out." - The New York Times
Friends of Music Concerto Competition
Wind Ensemble Concert
Department of Music Lecture: Paula Harper
"Viral Musicking: Practices, Platforms, and Aesthetics of Online Contagion"
Guitar Gala
Piano Division Recital
Choirs Concert "Sing Gloria!"
Strings and Chamber Music Division Recital
Symphony Orchestra "Soloisti St. Louis"
Great Artists Series 19-20: Randall Scarlata, baritone & Jeremy Denk, piano
CHANGE OF ARTIST ANNOUNCEMENT: Due to illness, Eric Owens is unable to travel to St. Louis for his performance on December 8th. Randall Scarlata will step in to sing Winterreise alongside Jeremy Denk. If you have any questions regarding your tickets and the change of artist, please contact Bill Larson at alarson@wustl.edu