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Recording Musical Performances of the Finest Artists in Central New York:
Renegade Classics
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Music
Journeys Announces 2005/06 Artists!
Le Moyne College Music Journeys
Concert Series announces its 2005-06 series. All concerts are on Fridays at 8:00
pm and will be presented at the Coyne Performing Arts Center on the campus of
Lemoyne College. These concerts will be part of residencies, which bring the
artists to numerous public schools in the Central New York area, as well as the
Le Moyne campus. Tickets for each event are $12/$7 for students and seniors.
Season subscriptions can be purchased for $80/$50 for students and seniors.
If you are interested in
supporting Music Journeys through advertising in its program book, please
contact Andrew Russo at
445-5433 to discuss what levels
of support and corresponding benefits are available.
For additional info on the
concert series, please call
445-4523.
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JIBARO: Miguel Zenon Quartet – September 23, 2005
A native of San Juan, Puerto Rico,
Miguel Zenón is a major new voice on the international jazz scene. In
his very short, but rather illustrious career, the 28 year old Zenón has
performed and recorded with David Sanchez, Danilo Perez, and Branford
Marsalis. Zenon’s recent CD for Marsalis Records is a musical
exploration of Jibaro, a rhythmic form of Puerto Rican folk poetry.
www.miguelzenon.com
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RUSSO TURNS 30!: Andrew Russo and Friends – October 14, 2005
Syracuse
native and Music Journeys founder Andrew Russo celebrates his 30th
birthday with his three-piece band Real Quiet. Russo has gained an
international reputation for making contemporary music accessible to a
broader public. Let’s celebrate his first 30 years and wish him 30 more!
www.andrewrusso.com
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WHEN IN ROME: Derek Bermel – November 11, 2005
Derek Bermel can be
placed among such composers as Debussy and Ravel as a winner of the
prestigious Rome Prize. Equally gifted as both clarinettist and
composer, Mr. Bermel will be joined by a cast of local artists in
performances of his works as well as pieces by Bartok and Stravinsky.
www.dworkineliason.com/html/bermel/bermel_artist.html
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WOLFY TURNS 250!: Paavali Jumppanen – January 27, 2006
The 2004 Deutsche
Gramophone recording debut of Finland’s great young pianist Paavali
Jumppanen elicited rave international reviews. Join Mr. Jumppanen as he
celebrates Mozart’s 250th birthday (b. Jan 27, 1756), performing his
13th piano concerto with the Lemoyne String Ensemble. Also, an
introduction to Finnish culture through the music of Jean Sibelius and
Paavo Heininen.
www.artsmg.com/jumppanen/jumppanen.htm
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Artist: Soweto Kinch Quartet: Jazz Rap-City - February 17, 2006
Jazz saxophonist and rapper Soweto Kinch has set the U.K.
on fire with his unique, new blend of rap, hip-hop, and jazz. An Oxford
history graduate, Soweto brings a social consciousness to both his music
and his life. Having started a music program called The Live Box for
urban youth in his native Birmingham, England, Mr. Kinch announced his
presence on the international music scene with his 2003 debut on Dune
Records, Conversations with the Unseen. Please join the Soweto Kinch
Quartet in their U.S. tour celebrating Kinch's second Dune release, Jazz
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ANCIENT VOICES: Joanna Manring and friends – March 3, 2006
Locally born soprano
Joanna Manring is featured in a program of American song. Highlights
include a set of art songs by Mary Howe, whose music Ms. Manring is
closely associated with, and the spectacular George Crumb song cycle
Ancient Voices of Children. This is a
DON’T MISS event!
www.joannasoprano.com
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The Mellits Consort: Mellits Turns Forty!
- March 30, 2006
Manlius-based composer Marc Mellits has added vitality to
the local music scene since moving to Central New York in 2000. In
celebration of his 40th birthday and the release of his debut recordings
of England's Quartz Records, we offer you the CNY debut of his
electro-acoustic band -- The Mellits Consort.
www.marcmellits.com
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Frederic Chui: Frederic the Great - May
5, 2006
Pianist Frederic Chiu returns for a rare
musical evening. Mr. Chiu will spend one week at Le Moyne developing a
dramatic staging of Schubert's Swan Songs some of the last music to
leave the composer's pen. This joint production will feature Frederic as
solo pianist, interspersing Schubert's music with dramatic poetry
readings by Le Moyne students. Staging and lighting as determined by the
weeklong collaboration between this great artist and our talented
students.
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