1988–1989 Festival Series
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Christopher Parkening
Wednesday, September 28, 1988
Join us opening night for Christopher Parkening; one of the world’s preeminent virtuosos of the classical guitar. America’s most recorded guitarist, Parkening is “a musician of genuine warmth and intellect, magnificently exciting.”
Jubal Trio
Thursday, November 3, 1988
This performance by the Jubal Trio opens the 9th Annual New Music and Art Festival on campus. The trio promises a “whole menu of delicacies” including the premiere of a new work by guest composer George Crumb.
George Shearing
Saturday, December 3, 1988
London born pianist George Shearing has created an international reputation through his musical talent as performer-arranger-composer. This gentle giant of jazz will provide an unforgettable evening of brillliant musicianship and versatility.
Alvin Ailey Repertory Ensemble
Tuesday, February 28, 1989
The Alvin Ailey Repertory Ensemble is one of America’s most exciting young dance companies. Repertoire drawn from ballets by new, young choreographers as well as works by famed choreographers Donald McKayle, Talley Beatty and Ailey himself, result in a performance which will leave you smiling, joyous and exultant.
Chanticleer
Sunday, March 12, 1989
The only full-time vocal ensemble in the U.S., Chanticleer has developed a remarkable reputation for its interpretation of vocal literature from Renaissance to vocal jazz and from gospel to venturesome music. With its seamless blend of male voices ranging from countertenor to bass, Chanticleer has earned international renown as “an orchestra of voices,” performing more than 100 concerts annually. If you are a lover of fine choral singing, don’t miss this event.