More guitar-like concerts in April
by EugeneSorry I didn’t get this note out sooner, but the day job has had me in the field catching fish. Two more excellent concerts occurring this very weekend were brought to my attention after writing earlier this month.
First, from the Cincinnati area:
At 06:45 PM 4/1/2008, CGA wrote:
DO NOT go to this concert if you detest gorgeous music, rare cultural gems and the magically unique tones of an instrument from long ago! If you hate this sort of thing be sure to stay home this evening. (There are some re-runs on TV.) If, however, you’re one of those goofy sorts who delight in finding undiscovered musical treasures right in your own backyard don’t miss this…
Music from the Court of the Sun King
Christopher Wilke, theorbo
Friday, April 11th, 7:30 pm
College of Mt. St. Joseph (5701 Delhi Pike, Delhi OH)
Free Admission
French baroque music for solo theorbo
by Charles Hurel, Angelo Michele Bartolotti
and Robert de Viseè
Exciting news!
Be sure to listen for Chris on WVXU’s local arts show, “Around Cincinnati” on 91.7 FM Sunday April 6th at 7:00pm. One segment of the show will be devoted to a discussion with Brian O’Donnell of his forthcoming Mt. St. Joe concert. Chris will perform live-in-the-studio theorbo selections by Robert de Viseè as well.
In addition, Chris will be the featured guest on WGUC’s “Cincinnati Spotlight” on FM 90.9 on Tuesday, April 8th shortly before 10:00am. This will also focus on his April 11th concert.
Second, from Dayton:
At 02:04 PM 4/10/2008, Jim McCutcheon wrote:
PRESS RELEASE
DATE: March 25, 2008
SUBJECT: Wright State University Music Department presents 1st Guitar Alumni Recital
WHEN: Saturday, April 12, 7:30 pm
WHERE: Concert Hall, Creative Arts Center
WHY: to raise money for a perpetual guitar scholarship - other donations toward this goal may be made to the Wright State University Department of Music Guitar Scholarship Fund .
WHO: Organized by WSU alumnus and Faculty Associate Jim McCutcheon and Music Department Chair Herbert Dregalla, this concert brings together several alumni from the WSU guitar program.
Jim McCutcheon (B. Music Performance, ’78 and Master of Music in Music Education, ’91) has taught at Wright State and the University of Dayton for 30 years. He performs throughout the region and operates McCutcheon Music in Centerville with his wife, Debbie.
Well-known to area audiences, Danny Voris has been developing his craft of composing in a fusion style mixing classical and rock. He has performed solo and with his band, The Danny Voris project, and has released several CDs of his compositions and arrangements.
Michael Bard, who has built a career in Washington D.C, has performed internationally and has taught Senator John Kerry for several years!
Kevin Mulhall has taught at Sinclair Community College and Antioch for several years, and has also held the position of music technology support specialist at Sinclair.
Dennis Delphenich, now an investment specialist, has performed often at the annual GuitarFest and area venues.
A new quartet for classical guitars by Jim McCutcheon will be premiered at this event.
Tickets are available at the WSU Box Office and at McCutcheon Music in Centerville. Students $8 (advance) /$10 (door); adults $10 (advance) /$12 (door);
Eugene C. Braig IV
Artistic Director
Phone: 614-561-9204
The Columbus Guitar Society
Capital University, Conservatory of Music
1 College & Main
Columbus, OH 43209
http://www.columbusguitarsociety.org/
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