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Join us for an enchanting evening of vocal performance as Jackson Pierzina, a talented bass-baritone from the Northwestern Bienen School of Music, presents his recital. This event is scheduled for Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at 8:30pm CDT, in the Mary B. Galvin Recital Hall. Under the tutelage of Stephen Smith, Jackson will showcase his versatility and depth as a vocalist with a diverse program that includes:

- Ralph Vaughan Williams' "Songs of Travel"
- Giuseppe Verdi's "Il lacerato spirito" from Simon Boccanegra
- W. A. Mozart's "O Isis und Osiris" from Die Zauberflöte
- Bernard Herrmann's "Man that is Born of a Woman" from Wuthering Heights
- Erroll Garner's "Misty"
- Victor Young's "When I Fall in Love"
- Harold Arlen's "It’s Only a Paper Moon"
- J. S. Bach's "Nach dir, Herr, verlanget mich, BWV 150"
- John David arr. Peter Knight's "You Are the New Day"

This recital is a free event, open to all who wish to experience the power of voice and the beauty of music. No tickets are required for attendance. For those unable to join in person, a live stream of the event will be available, ensuring you don't miss this remarkable performance.

The Mary B. Galvin Recital Hall, located at 70 Arts Circle Drive, Evanston, IL 60208, United States, offers an intimate setting with stunning views of Lake Michigan and the Chicago skyline. The hall's acoustics, enhanced by undulating walls covered with African moabi wood, promise an auditory experience as breathtaking as the visual surroundings.

Don't miss this opportunity to support emerging talent and enjoy an evening of exquisite music.

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Jackson Pierzina, bass-baritone

Mary B. Galvin Recital Hall

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The Wizard of Oz

Davies Symphony Hall

The final concert of the season, the annual Pops Concert on May 12, 2024, is a delightful assortment of popular pieces including Massenet’s Le Cid Ballet Suite and a medley of tunes from “The Wizard of Oz” by Harold Arlen

Annual Pops Concert 2024

Vacaville Performing Arts Theatre

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Conrad Tao in Recital: Power and Influence

Severance Music Center

A bold, compelling, South Korean virtuoso, at home on both classical and electric guitar, a champion of cutting-edge composers worldwide. Praised by The Washington Post for her “mesmerizing” and “stirring” performances, JIJI is an exciting guitarist known for her virtuosity and command of diverse repertoire. Her concert programs range from traditional and contemporary classical to free improvisation.

JIJI, guitar

Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center

We’re off to see the wizard! This beloved tale, in which a Kansas farm girl travels over the rainbow to discover the magical power of home, has entertained audiences for generations.
Follow the yellow brick road in this delightful stage adaptation of L. Frank Baum’s beloved tale, featuring the iconic musical score from the MGM film. The timeless tale, in which young Dorothy Gale travels from Kansas over the rainbow to the magical Land of Oz, continues to thrill audiences worldwide.

Harold Arlen

Composer

Events

Apr 24, 2024

Jackson Pierzina, bass-baritone · Northwestern Bienen School of Music

May 1, 2024

The Wizard of Oz · San Francisco Symphony

May 12, 2024

Annual Pops Concert 2024 · Solano Symphony Orchestra

May 17, 2024

Conrad Tao in Recital: Power and Influence · The Cleveland Orchestra

May 19, 2024

JIJI, guitar · La Jolla Music Society

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