CCM Presents Free Performances by World-Class Musicians in Fall 2017 Faculty Artist Series

Acclaimed faculty artists from the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music (CCM) take center stage during nine diverse performances this fall! Running from

Aug. 29

through

Oct. 17

, these programs highlight music from multiple genres, from classical styles to contemporary commercial music and beyond.

Each concert in CCM’s

Faculty Artist Series

is free and open to the general public, offering audiences the chance to hear recitals by internationally renowned artists in CCM’s stunning performance halls.

Please refer to the listings below for a complete schedule and additional performance information.

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CCM’S FALL 2017 FACULTY ARTIST SERIES

8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 29

Jan Grüning, viola
Ran Dank, piano

J.S. BACH: Suite for Violoncello No. 1 in G Major, BWV 1007 (arr. for Viola)

R. SCHUMANN:

Liederkreis

, Op. 39 (trans. Dank/Grüning)

P. HINDEMITH: Sonata for Viola and Piano in F Major, Op. 11, No. 4

Location

: Robert J. Werner Recital Hall

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8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 6

Commercial Music Production Faculty Concert

Please join the CMP faculty for an evening of original music and arrangements. CMP faculty members Kim Pensyl, Aaron Jacobs, John Taylor, Ric Hordinski, Brad Myers and others will be joined by CCM faculty members Rusty Burge and Rick VanMatre.

Location

: Robert J. Werner Recital Hall

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4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 10

Soyeon Kate Lee, piano

SCHUMANN:

Davidsbündlertänze

, Op.6

SCHUMANN:

Carnaval

, Op. 9

Location

: Robert J. Werner Recital

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8 p.m. Monday, Sept. 11

Mark Gibson and Marie-France Lefebvre, piano

RACHMANINOFF: Symphonic Dances, Op. 45

BRAHMS: Sonata for Two Pianos in F Minor, Op. 34

Location

: Robert J. Werner Recital Hall

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8 p.m. Monday, Sept. 18

Daniel Weeks, tenor
Donna Loewy, piano

LISZT: Three Songs

FINZI:

A Young Man’s Exhortation

, Op. 14

BERGER:

Villanescas

(1941)

Location

: Robert J. Werner Recital Hall

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8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 20

Douglas Knehans, composer
Featuring Belinda Burge, viola; Paul York, cello; Mikey Arbulu, clarinet; Dror Biran, piano; and others

Works will include:

Spin-off

, for clarinet and electronics

Red Silk, Black Water

, for viola and electronics

Lumen

, for cello and piano

Additional repertoire to be announced.

Location

: Robert J. Werner Recital Hall

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8 p.m. Monday, Sept. 25

Dror Biran, piano

SCHUBERT: Piano Sonata in G Major, D. 894

RACHMANINOFF: Prelude in G-sharp Minor, Op. 32, No. 12

RACHMANINOFF: Prelude in G Minor. Op. 23, No. 5

PROKOFIEV: Piano Sonata in B-flat Major, Op. 83, No. 7

Location

: Robert J. Werner Recital Hall

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8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 28

Heather Verbeck, flute
Featuring Julie Spangler, piano; Elena Kholodova, piano; Nina Perlove, flute; and William Brady Harrison, sound engineer

QUANTZ: Sonata in B Minor, No. 231

DEHNHARD:

Wake Up!

for Piccolo and Alarm Clock

HAGEN:

In a Yellow Wood

(2017)

COLEMAN:

Legends

CLARKE:

Maya

LARSON:

Movin’ On

VELDHUIS:

Lipstick

Location

: Watson Recital Hall

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8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 17

CCM Faculty Jazztet

CCM’s world-famous jazz faculty artists show off their skills with a set of cool charts and blazing solos!

Location

: Robert J. Werner Recital Hall

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Event Information

All events listed here take place in CCM Village on the campus of the University of Cincinnati unless otherwise noted.

Admission to Faculty Artist Series performances is free and reservations are not required.

Parking and Directions

Parking is available in the CCM Garage (located at the base of Corry Boulevard off Jefferson Avenue) and additional garages throughout the UC campus. Please visit

uc.edu/parking

for information on parking rates.

For detailed maps and directions, please visit

uc.edu/visitors

. Additional parking is available off-campus at the U Square complex on Calhoun Street and other neighboring lots.

For directions to CCM Village, visit

ccm.uc.edu/about/directions

.

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CCM Season Presenting Sponsor: The Otto M. Budig Family Foundation