Particularly outstanding talents from the MUK (Music and Arts University of the City of Vienna) are gathered once again for this concert before they finally cross the threshold into professional life: MUK graduates will showcase their skills this evening and captivate the audience at the Musikverein with a top-class and diverse program. The soloists  will present demanding programs that reflect their own musical identities—the current state of a new generation of vibrant, constantly evolving personalities launching their careers from Vienna: with considerable skill, energy, creative ideas, and idealism!

Send Off! — MUK.graduates in concert

Musikverein Wien

It took some thirty years after the creation of the Fifth Symphony for the phrase, the famous little phrase, to emerge, immortalized by Beethoven's first biographer. "So fate knocks at the door," the composer is said to have whispered, referring to the famous first movement. The fate of the "symphony of destiny" was sealed. Estonian Kristiina Poska has made it her own, after having the Diotima Quartet sing in a new work by Bruno Mantovani, for whom we wish the same... fate.

Beethoven, Symphony No. 5 / Mantovani / Kristiina Poska

Maison de la Radio et de la Musique

Join us for an evening of exceptional saxophone music at the Northwestern Bienen School of Music. Philip Kleutgens, a Master of Music student under the tutelage of Taimur Sullivan, will be performing a captivating recital on Saturday, June 1, 2024, at 8:30pm CDT. The event will take 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.

Philip will be joined by a talented ensemble of musicians, including Isaac Boone on soprano saxophone, Yun Qu Tan on alto saxophone, Brian Kachur on tenor saxophone, Natalia Warthen on baritone saxophone, and Nathan Canfield on piano. The program promises a diverse range of pieces, featuring works by Sam Alvarez, John Anthony Lennon, and Paul Creston, as well as transcriptions by Philip Kleutgens himself, including selections from Nino Rota's Concerto for Strings and Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky's Souvenir d’un lieu cher.

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 no one misses out on this remarkable performance. Don't miss this opportunity to experience the artistry of Philip Kleutgens and his fellow musicians in a program that showcases the versatility and beauty of the saxophone.

Location: David and Carol McClintock Choral and Recital Room, 70 Arts Circle Drive, Evanston, IL 60208, United States.

Philip Kleutgens, saxophone

Ryan Center for the Musical Arts

Join us for an evening of exceptional percussion performance by Christian Santos, a talented Master of Music student at the Northwestern Bienen School of Music. This captivating recital is scheduled for Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at 6:00pm CDT, taking place in the intimate setting of the Shirley Welsh Ryan Opera Theater.

Christian Santos, under the guidance of She-e Wu, will showcase his mastery through a diverse program that includes selections from Arnold Marinissen's "Totem," Franco Donatoni's "Omar II," Bruno Mantovani's "Moi, jeu," and Iannis Xenakis's "Rebonds A." This event promises to be a remarkable display of percussion artistry, exploring the depths and nuances of contemporary music.

Admission to this event is free, making it a perfect opportunity for music enthusiasts, students, faculty, alumni, and community members to experience the vibrant talent within the Bienen School of Music. No tickets are required for entry.

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 60208, offers a cozy yet splendid venue for this performance. With double-height ceilings and expansive windows that provide stunning views of Lake Michigan, the theater creates an atmosphere that enhances the musical experience.

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

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Christian Santos, percussion

Northwestern University

Saxophonist Mario Romero Madrid studies in the soloist class at the Jutland Music Conservatory. The soloist class is the highest level at the conservatory.

Bruno Mantovani

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Past events

Jan 12, 2026

Send Off! — MUK.graduates in concert · Music and Arts Private University of the City of Vienna

Apr 10, 2025

Beethoven, Symphony No. 5 / Mantovani / Kristiina Poska · Orchestre National de France

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