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Thursday Lunchtimes: RNCM Chamber Music Prize-winners

RNCM (Royal Northern College of Music)

Join us for an enchanting evening of tuba music featuring the talented Evan DeRicco at the Northwestern Bienen School of Music. This captivating recital is scheduled for Saturday, May 25, 2024, at 8:30pm CDT, held in the intimate setting of the Shirley Welsh Ryan Opera Theater. Evan, a Master of Music student under the guidance of Matthew Gaunt and Gene Pokorny, will showcase his exceptional skills alongside fellow musicians Chris Carrigg and Oliver Stark on euphonium, Noah Vincent on tuba, and Yoko Yamada-Selvaggio on piano.

The evening's program includes a diverse selection of works, from Bruce Broughton's Sonata for Tuba and Piano to Satoshi Yagisawa's Esmeralda, and a special transcription of J.S. Bach's Flute Sonata in E Minor, BWV 1034 by Aubrey Foard. The concert will also feature Ralph Vaughan Williams' Concerto for Bass Tuba, promising a rich blend of classical and contemporary pieces.

This event is free and open to the public, offering a unique opportunity to experience the depth and versatility of the tuba in a chamber music setting. The Shirley Welsh Ryan Opera Theater, located within the Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan Center for the Musical Arts at 70 Arts Circle Drive, Evanston, IL, provides a stunning backdrop with its double-height ceilings and expansive windows overlooking Lake Michigan. Don't miss this exceptional display of musical talent and artistry.

Evan DeRicco, tuba

Northwestern University

Join us for an exceptional musical showcase featuring the talented Lola Mae Stevenson on bass trombone, as part of her Master of Music recital. This captivating event will take place on Sunday, May 5, 2024, at 2:30pm CDT in the Regenstein Master Class Room at the Bienen School of Music, Northwestern University.

Lola Mae Stevenson, a distinguished student under the guidance of Michael Mulcahy, Randall Hawes, Reed Capshaw, and R. Douglas Wright, will perform a diverse repertoire that promises to enchant and inspire. The program includes works by Daniela Candillari, Kevin McKee, Robert Spillman, Vinicio A. Meza, Ida Gotkovsky, and Satoshi Yagisawa, featuring compositions such as "Extremely Close," "Iron Horse" for brass quintet, "Concerto for Bass Trombone," "Canción sin palabras," "Lied," and "Love Song."

Supporting Stevenson on stage will be Zach Hommel and Parisa Tofigh on trumpet, Gwen Boros on horn, Tim George on trombone, and Yoko Yamada-Selvaggio on piano, making this recital a collaborative celebration of brass music.

This event is free and open to the public, with no tickets required. It's a perfect opportunity for music enthusiasts and supporters of the arts to experience the vibrant talent within the Northwestern Bienen School of Music community.

The Regenstein Master Class Room, with seating for 200, is located in the Regenstein Hall of Music, adjacent to the Ryan Center for the Musical Arts at 60 Arts Circle Drive, Evanston, IL 60208. Don't miss this opportunity to witness a remarkable performance by emerging artists in the field of music.

Satoshi Yagisawa

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Nov 28, 2024

Thursday Lunchtimes: RNCM Chamber Music Prize-winners · Royal Northern College of Music

May 25, 2024

Evan DeRicco, tuba · Northwestern Bienen School of Music

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