College of Musical Arts

Single tickets: $18, $25 and $30

Tiempo Libre

Saturday, September 23, 2006

“For some, timba is more than a style of music, it reflects a way of being.” —San Diego Union-Tribune

Comprised of some of the most sought-after musicians in Miami and considered one of the hottest young Latin bands today, Tiempo Libre (Free Time) has become known for its high-voltage Latin jazz and seductive hard-driving rhythms. The group’s first CD release, Arroz con Mango, was nominated for a 2006 Grammy Award. Following the traditions of the great timba bands, the group holds true to its Cuban roots with a musical blend of jazz, traditional Cuban and Afro-Cuban music, plus adding some “salsa” of its own. The music will have you dancing in the aisles!

Single tickets: $18, $25 and $30

The 5 Browns

Thursday, October 12, 2006

The Lois M. Nitschke Memorial Concert

“One family, five pianos and 50 fingers add up to the biggest classical music sensation in years,“ —New York Post

The 5 Browns—Desirae, Gregory, Deondra, Melody and Ryan—were a great, all-American “story” last year, when the press first learned of their spectacular accomplishments: five attractive and appealing brothers and sisters from Utah who were budding concert pianists studying at the Juilliard School of Music, all at the same time—a first at the prestigious, century-old school. After their critically acclaimed debut release, which spent 10 weeks at No. 1 on Billboard’s classical chart, the siblings went on to appearances on Oprah, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, 60 Minutes and National Public Radio’s highly rated classical show Performance Today. Their thrilling and musically rich performance, with five pianos on stage at once, will range from pop to classical…starring 50 fingers!

Single tickets: $18, $25 and $30

Pacifica Quartet

Friday, December 1, 2006

The Louise F. Rees Memorial Concert

“One of the most vibrant chamber ensembles around” —Chicago Sun Times

Now celebrating its 12th season, this engaging and energetic string quartet has carved out a compelling musical path. In addition to being an ardent advocate of contemporary music, the ensemble is admired for its mastery of the standard repertoire, particularly the works of Mendelssohn. Winner of three of chamber music’s most distinguished international awards, the group also serves as the Quartet-in-Residence at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and the University of Chicago, and as the resident string quartet for the Contemporary Chamber Players. Acclaimed throughout Europe, Scandinavia and the Far East, the group’s Bowling Green appearance will include a community mini-residency.

Single tickets: $18, $25 and $30

P.D.Q. Bach and Peter Schickele: The Jekyll and Hyde Tour

Friday, February 2, 2007

“the greatest comedy-in-music act before the public today” —Robert Marsh, Chicago Sun Times

Composer, musician, author, satirist—Peter Schickele is internationally recognized as one of the most versatile artist in the field of music and returns to the Festival Series with P.D.Q. Bach and Peter Schickele: The Jekyll and Hyde Tour. In his well-known role as perpetrator of the oeuvre of the now classic P.D.Q. Bach, Schickele is acknowledged as one of the great satirists of the 20th century. This program does not require blackmailing local orchestra members to play P.D.Q.’s music: it only requires a piano! Works by both composers will be featured on this entertaining program.

Single tickets: $18, $25 and $30

Boston Brass

Friday, March 23, 2007

“Refined tone, technical virtuosity and affable personalities demonstrated why they are among the world’s elite brass quintets.” —Salt Lake Tribune

Due to the cancellation by the Fly Dance Company, Boston Brass, widely celebrated for its exciting and innovative classical arrangements, sizzling jazz interpretations and breathtaking vocal harmony, will debut on the Festival Series. The ensemble’s lively repartee, touched with humor and personality, bridges the vast ocean of classical formality to delight audiences to an evening of boisterous fun, exciting knowledge and an enthusiastic love of music. Performing over 120 concerts annually, the quintet has dazzled audiences at concerts and jazz festivals across the United States and abroad. The members of Boston Brass will also present master classes and lecture/demonstrations over the course of a two-day visit to the University.

Single tickets: $18, $25 and $30

Measha Brueggergosman

Sunday, April 15, 2007

Special Time—3 p.m.

“It is safe to say that Measha Brueggergosman can now officially be classified as one of the great young sopranos of our time.” —John Terauds, The Toronto Star

Canadian soprano Measha Brueggergosman carries a stage presence that is far beyond her years. Her radiant voice, which has been compared to a young Leontyne Price, can be heard in works ranging from Bolcom, Chausson and Turina to Mahler, Ravel and Strauss. In demand by major opera companies and orchestras throughout the world, she has collaborated with such conductors as Rafael Frubeck de Burgos, Jahja Ling and Leonard Slatkin. She is emerging as one of the most magnificent artists and vibrant personalities in opera today.