Join us for an enchanting evening of music as Aidan Alcocer takes the stage at the Mary B. Galvin Recital Hall for a Master of Music recital. This event, set for Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at 8:30pm CDT, promises to be a showcase of exceptional talent and musicality.

Aidan Alcocer, a horn player and a student of Gail Williams and Jonathan Boen, will be performing a captivating program that includes David Lyon's Partita for Solo Horn, Roxanna Panufnik's Sonnets without Words, and York Bowen's Quintet in C Minor for Horn and String Quartet, Op. 85. Joining Aidan on stage will be an ensemble of gifted musicians: Joel Kang and Brian Zhan on violin, Sanford Whatley on viola, Sarah Chong on cello, and Yoko Yamada-Selvaggio on piano.

This recital is a highlight of the Northwestern Bienen School of Music's vibrant concert calendar and is a testament to the school's commitment to fostering musical excellence. The Mary B. Galvin Recital Hall, with its breathtaking views of Lake Michigan and the Chicago skyline, provides the perfect backdrop for this musical journey. The hall's acoustics, designed to enhance the performance, promise an auditory experience as stunning as the visual.

Admission to this event is free, and tickets are not required, making it an accessible opportunity for all music lovers to experience the talents of these emerging artists. For those unable to attend in person, the recital will also be available via live stream, ensuring that no one misses out on this remarkable performance.

Mark your calendars for an evening of beautiful music and support the next generation of musicians. Whether in person or online, this is an event not to be missed.

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Aidan Alcocer, horn

Mary B. Galvin Recital Hall

Join us for an unforgettable afternoon of music with the Bienen School of Music's Philharmonia, under the baton of graduate conductor Diego Hernandez and assistant conductors Giang Vo and Jason Gluck. This special performance will take place on Sunday, March 3, 2024, at 3:00pm CST in the prestigious Pick-Staiger Concert Hall, located in the heart of Northwestern University's Evanston campus.

The concert will showcase an exquisite selection of works, featuring arrangements by Matt Naughtin of Johannes Brahms' Hungarian Dances No. 1, 2, and 5, alongside Ernest Bloch's Concerto Grosso No. 1. The program will also include Leonard Bernstein's iconic selections from West Side Story, Robert Schumann's Konzertstück for Four Horns and Orchestra in F Major, Op. 86, and Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov's Russian Easter Overture, Op. 36. This diverse repertoire promises to deliver a rich tapestry of musical textures and emotions, performed by the talented musicians of the Philharmonia and a special ensemble of horn players including Dena Levy, Aidan Alcocer, Eden Stargardt, Ryan Williamson, Lily Kern, Gwen Boros, Mark Morris, and Michael Wattai.

Tickets are priced at $6 for the general public and $4 for students with a valid ID, offering an accessible opportunity for all to enjoy this high-caliber performance. Please note that tickets have sold out, indicating the high anticipation and demand for this event.

Pick-Staiger Concert Hall, with its 972-seat capacity, serves as a central hub for the Bienen School of Music's performances, located at 50 Arts Circle Drive, Evanston, IL 60208. The hall is renowned for its excellent acoustics and serves as a vibrant space for music education and performance excellence.

Don't miss this opportunity to experience the brilliance of the Bienen School of Music's Philharmonia in one of the most anticipated concerts of the season.

Aidan Alcocer

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Apr 30, 2024

Aidan Alcocer, horn · Northwestern Bienen School of Music

Mar 3, 2024

Philharmonia · Northwestern Bienen School of Music

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Horn in Konzertstück for Four Horns and Orchestra in F Major by Schumann

Northwestern Bienen School of Music

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