1980–1981 Festival Series
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Alicia de Larrocha
October 7, 1980
The magnificent de Larrocha opens this season’s series. The great Spanish pianist made her public debut in 1929 and since then has been astounding audiences and critics with her unique and commanding artistry. This diminutive virtuosa is one of the century’s titans of the keyboard.
Maureen Forrester
November 10, 1980
The foremost contralto of the present day, Maureen Forrester has been heard by audiences on five continents as soloist with virtually every major orchestra in the world. Besides her orchestral and recital appearances, Forrester is well known to audiences the world over through her operatic roles and her many recordings.
Jean-Pierre Rampal
February 26, 1981
For years now Rampal has been visiting North America, bringing with him his golden flute and his Gallic charm and taking home a trunkful of critical superlatives and journalistic bons mots. The knig still reigns, and now his sovereignty is being extended to Bowling Green.
Alexis Weissenberg
March 9, 1981
Few pianists have created as much excitement and drawn such universal, thunderous acclaim as Alexis Weissenberg. He plays the piano as brilliantly as anyone before the public today, and his many appearances internationally and his extensive list of recordings have made him one of the few classical superstars of this generation.
Yo-Yo Ma
April 23, 1981
Avery Fisher Prize-winner Yo-Yo Ma has, at age 24, already established himself as a major cellist with a thriving career. This extraordinary young man, born in Paris of Chinese parents, is a stunning musical powerhouse who combines exuberance with serenity in a manner seldom equalled on the concert stage.