
September 2019
Gainesville Brass Quintet
Sunday, September 29, 2019 3:00pm – Concert THE GAINESVILLE BRASS QUINTET is comprised of Joseph Jamerson, Clifford Newton, Miranda Morris, Charles Propper and Robin Sisk. Organized in 1985, the Gainesville Brass Quintet has performed throughout the North and Central Florida regions. The group performs a wide variety of music ranging from baroque canzoni to modern transcriptions of pop and jazz tunes as well as a wide selection of the modern brass literature. North Florida’s fine arts radio station, WUFT, has…
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Carli Munoz Jazz Trio
Sunday, October 13, 2019 3:00pm – Concert The Trio Part of Carli Muñoz’s initiative as pianist and leader has been to mentor and to incorporate into his jazz trio the finest young musicians available in Puerto Rico. Some of these musicians remained playing with Muñoz’s trio, getting the necessary experience to eventually take flight to the mainland, prepared to further and to excel in their music careers which has often proved to be rewarding and successful. Both, bassist Jesus Colón…
Find out more »Billy Buchanan’s Sock Hop Dance
HEY EVERYONE! Are y’all ready to dance??! Join us for Billy Buchanan’s SOCK HOPPIN’, BE BOPPIN’, JUKE JOINT JAMBOREE!’ What is it?? Two hours (7:00pm-9:00pm) of non stop dancing to some of the best rock and soul music in North Florida! Billy Buchanan & his Rock 'n Soul Revue will perform the entire night for your dancing pleasure. Bring your friends and dancing shoes, and let's pack this beautiful venue for a night of pure fun with The Ambassador of…
Find out more »Benny Green, solo jazz piano
Sunday, October 27, 2019 3:00pm – Concert Benny Green possesses the history of jazz at his fingertips. Combine mastery of keyboard technique with decades of real world experience playing with no one less than the most celebrated artists of the last half century, and it’s no wonder Green has been hailed as perhaps the most exciting hard-swinging, hard-bop pianist to ever emerge from Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers.
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Fanya Lin
Thursday, November 7, 2019 7:00pm – Concert Described as a “striking interpreter” who gives a “committed and heartfelt performance” by Musical America and The New York Times, pianist Fanya Lin has captivated audiences worldwide with her charismatic and gripping performances. Her orchestral appearances include the Toruń Symphony Orchestra, Utah Symphony, Savannah Philharmonic, Grand Junction Symphony, and Aurora Symphony. Fanya’s performance of Prokofiev Piano Concerto No. 3 with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra was depicted as “mesmerizing performance, it appeared as though…
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Friday, November 8, 2019 11:00am – Concert Described as a “striking interpreter” who gives a “committed and heartfelt performance” by Musical America and The New York Times, pianist Fanya Lin has captivated audiences worldwide with her charismatic and gripping performances. Her orchestral appearances include the Toruń Symphony Orchestra, Utah Symphony, Savannah Philharmonic, Grand Junction Symphony, and Aurora Symphony. Fanya’s performance of Prokofiev Piano Concerto No. 3 with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra was depicted as “mesmerizing performance, it appeared as though…
Find out more »Opus Two
Thursday, November 21, 2019 7:00pm – Concert William Terwilliger, violin & Andrew Cooperstock, piano Opus Two has been internationally recognized for its “divine phrases, impelling rhythm, elastic ensemble and stunning sounds,” as well as its commitment to expanding the violin-piano duo repertoire. The award-winning duo, comprising violinist William Terwilliger and pianist Andrew Cooperstock, has been hailed for its “unanimity of style and spirit, exemplary balance and close rapport.” Opus Two first came to international attention as winners of the United…
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Friday, November 22, 2019 11:00am – Concert William Terwilliger, violin & Andrew Cooperstock, piano Opus Two has been internationally recognized for its “divine phrases, impelling rhythm, elastic ensemble and stunning sounds,” as well as its commitment to expanding the violin-piano duo repertoire. The award-winning duo, comprising violinist William Terwilliger and pianist Andrew Cooperstock, has been hailed for its “unanimity of style and spirit, exemplary balance and close rapport.” Opus Two first came to international attention as winners of the United…
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JU Choral Ensembles – University Singers, Vocal Jazz Ensemble “Rivertones”, Musical Theater
Thursday, December 5, 2019 7:00pm Praised by Opera News for his “persuasive acting” and “attractive voice”, baritone Tyler Alessi has been seen in opera houses and concert halls throughout the United States as well as in Europe. His solo concert work includes appearances with the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, Dayton Philharmonic, Des Moines Metropolitan Opera Festival Orchestra, the Asheville Symphony, and the Los Angeles Bach Festival Orchestra. In 2009, Mr. Alessi made his European debut performing the baritone solo in Carl…
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Friday, December 6, 2019 11:00am Praised by Opera News for his “persuasive acting” and “attractive voice”, baritone Tyler Alessi has been seen in opera houses and concert halls throughout the United States as well as in Europe. His solo concert work includes appearances with the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, Dayton Philharmonic, Des Moines Metropolitan Opera Festival Orchestra, the Asheville Symphony, and the Los Angeles Bach Festival Orchestra. In 2009, Mr. Alessi made his European debut performing the baritone solo in Carl…
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