James Smelley

Alexander Lake

Northwestern Bienen School of Music

Join us for an enchanting evening of bassoon mastery featuring James Smelley, a talented Master of Music student under the guidance of David McGill. This recital is set to take place on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at 8:30pm CDT in the intimate setting of the McClintock Choral and Recital Room, located within the prestigious Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan Center for the Musical Arts at 70 Arts Circle Drive, Evanston, IL 60208.

The evening's program promises a rich exploration of the bassoon's lyrical and expressive capabilities, showcasing works by W.A. Mozart, Johann Baptist Vanhal, Reinhold Glière, and Eugène Bozza. Highlights include Mozart's Bassoon Concerto in B-flat Major, K. 191, and Vanhal's Concerto for Two Bassoons in F Major, offering a rare treat with Alexander Lake joining Smelley for a captivating dual performance. Glière's Deux morceaux, Op. 35, Nos. 8 and 9, and Bozza's Fantaisie for bassoon and piano, with Nathan Canfield on piano, will further display the instrument's versatility and the performers' technical prowess.

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 display of musical talent. Don't miss this opportunity to support emerging artists and experience the profound beauty of bassoon music performed by James Smelley and his talented colleagues.

James Smelley, bassoon