This performance is free and open to the general public

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Octubafest: Tuba & Euphonium Ensemble Concert - Dr. James Land, director/conductor & Adrian Lowry, conductor

Western Illinois University

Join us for an enchanting evening of euphonium music featuring the talented Oliver Stark, a Master of Music student under the guidance of Matthew Gaunt and Gene Pokorny. This solo recital is set to take place on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at 6:00pm CDT in the Regenstein Master Class Room at the Bienen School of Music, Northwestern University.

Oliver Stark will perform a captivating program that includes John Stevens' "Elegy for solo euphonium," Gail Robertson's "Rock Hopper," Michael Forbes' "Cosmic Voyage," and arrangements by Oliver Stark himself, including Karl Jenkins' "Benedictus" from The Armed Man: A Mass for Peace, and Philip Sparke's "Pantomime." This event promises to be a showcase of Stark's virtuosity and the expressive capabilities of the euphonium.

The recital will also feature performances by a brass ensemble and a euphonium quartet, including musicians Chris Carrigg, Evan DeRicco, Noah Vincent, and others, under the direction of conductor Imran Amarshi.

This event is free and open to the public, with no tickets required. For those unable to attend in person, a live stream will be available, ensuring that music lovers everywhere can enjoy this exceptional performance.

Location: Regenstein Master Class Room, Bienen School of Music, 60 Arts Circle Drive, Evanston, IL 60208, United States.

Don't miss this opportunity to experience the beautiful sounds of the euphonium performed by Oliver Stark and his fellow musicians.

Oliver Stark, euphonium

Northwestern Bienen School of Music

Back by popular demand, our opening Classics concert features pianist Ilya Yakushev performing Rachmaninov’s mighty Piano Concerto No.2. Flanking this work we will feature two American works – Fanfare for an Uncommon Man by John Stevens and Symphony No.1 in e minor by Florence Price.

Classics I Rachmaninov Rocks

Performing Arts Center San Luis Obispo

In accordance with Carnegie Mellon’s COVID-19 mitigation policies, all visitors to the university’s campus age 12 and older are required to be either fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or, if not fully vaccinated, must have received a negative COVID-19 test result within three days of the event.

Student Recital: Adam Mtimet

Carnegie Mellon University

Experience one of the biggest holiday celebrations in the Bay Area. Enjoy holiday favorites like Let it Snow!, Winter Wonderland, Joy to the World, a Hanukkah tribute, and music of The Nutcracker, performed by the Bay Philharmonic and special guests galore—choirs, vocal soloists, a ballet dance company, and two remarkable vocal soloists. Be on the lookout for Santa, and many more festive surprises, during the perfect evening of music and joy to add to your family’s holiday tradition.

John Stevens

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Past events

Oct 22, 2024

Octubafest: Tuba & Euphonium Ensemble Concert - Dr. James Land, director/conductor & Adrian Lowry, conductor · Western Illinois University

May 21, 2024

Oliver Stark, euphonium · Northwestern Bienen School of Music

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