Composer

Join us for an enchanting afternoon of classical guitar music performed by the talented Richard Bann, a Bachelor of Music student under the guidance of Anne Waller. This recital promises to be a memorable event, showcasing a selection of pieces that highlight the expressive range of the classical guitar. The program includes Johann Kaspar Mertz's poignant "Elegie," the intricate "La Rossiniana No. 1, Op. 119" by Mauro Giuliani, and selections from Heitor Villa-Lobos's "Suite Popular Brasileira." Additionally, the audience will be treated to Agustín Barrios Mangoré's "Julia Florida" and "Un sueño en la floresta," culminating with Villa-Lobos's "Chôros No. 1."

This event is scheduled for Saturday, May 11, 2024, at 12:00pm CDT, taking place in the intimate setting of the McClintock Choral and Recital Room. Located within the Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan Center for the Musical Arts, this venue offers a perfect acoustic environment for the nuances of classical guitar, seating 120 guests in a space that's as inviting as it is acoustically accommodating.

Admission to this recital is free, making it an accessible opportunity for all to experience the beauty of classical guitar music. While tickets are not required, arriving early is recommended to secure a good seat. For those unable to attend in person, the event will also be available via live stream, ensuring no one misses out on this exquisite musical offering.

Don't miss this opportunity to support emerging talent and immerse yourself in the rich sounds of classical guitar. Whether in person or online, join us for a performance that promises to be both uplifting and inspiring.

Richard Bann, guitar

Ryan Center for the Musical Arts

Join us for an enchanting evening of classical guitar music with Yunlong Zhang, a talented Master of Music student under the guidance of Anne Waller. This recital promises to be a memorable experience, featuring a repertoire that includes Heitor Villa-Lobos's Five Preludes, J.S. Bach's Suite in C Minor, BWV 997, and Mauro Giuliani's Rossiniana No. 2, Op. 120. 

**Event Details:**
- **Date:** Wednesday, May 15, 2024
- **Time:** 8:30 PM CDT
- **Location:** McClintock Choral and Recital Room, Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan Center for the Musical Arts, 70 Arts Circle Drive, Evanston, IL 60208, United States
- **Admission:** Free, no tickets required

This event will also be available via live stream for those who cannot attend in person. Don't miss this opportunity to witness the virtuosity of Yunlong Zhang in a setting that promises both intimacy and inspiration.

Yunlong Zhang, guitar

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New Jersey Symphony: Montero Performs Montero plus Bizet’s Carmen

New Jersey Performing Arts Center

Our season concludes in a blaze of orchestral glory with Brahms’ First Symphony, a work of intense passion and soaring lyricism. Plus, Principal Bassoon Carin Miller displays her instrument’s suave tone and puckish agility in Villa-Lobos’s Ciranda das Sete Notas, while Gabriella Smith’s One serves as an urgent appeal to protect our fragile ecosystem.

Brahms' First Symphony

Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall

This time, we welcome alumni of the Festival String Fellowship to play a variety of works for string orchestra, including the popular Dvořák Serenade for Strings and Bartók's zesty Romanianian Folk Dances. Fellowship alum Kyle Dickson, who's gone on to conduct orchestras across the United States, leads the ensemble in this happy reunion. In addition, this concert features several vocal soloists from the Festival's Vocal Fellowship program.

Heitor Villa-Lobos

Composer

Events

May 11, 2024

Richard Bann, guitar · Northwestern Bienen School of Music

May 15, 2024

Yunlong Zhang, guitar · Northwestern Bienen School of Music

30 - 31 May, 2024

New Jersey Symphony: Montero Performs Montero plus Bizet’s Carmen · New Jersey Symphony

8 - 10 Jun, 2024

Brahms' First Symphony · Oregon Symphony

25 - 27 Jun, 2025

Dvořák Serenade for Strings · Grant Park Music Festival

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