Professor of Cello, Alan Smith, spent May 8-25, 2012 at the Sichuan Conservatory of Music in Chengdu, China where he presented a series of cello master classes. This was his third visit to the conservatory since 2000 which has resulted in many Chinese cello students, in addition to other instrumentalists, pursuing degrees at the College of Musical Arts at BGSU.
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Prof. Bixler issues new recording, “The Nearest Exit May Be Inside Your Head”
Prof. Papanikolaou presents at conference in Ireland
Dr. Effie Papanikolaou was recently in Ireland where she participated at the International Conference on “Music in Goethe’s Faust: Goethe’s Faust in Music,” held by the Department of Music and School of Modern Languages, Literatures and Culture at the National University of Ireland Maynooth (20-22 April 2012). Her paper presentation, titled “Faustian Struggle and Christian Redemption in Mahler’s Eighth Symphony,” focused on the Second Part of the monumental Eighth Symphony, which comprises an exalted melopoiesis of the final scene of Part II of Goethe’s Faust.
Hammer/Klavier quartet debuts in Miami with Professor Rosenkranz
Assistant Professor of Piano, Thomas Rosenkranz was in Miami, Florida recently to debut with his newly formed piano and percussion group, Hammer/Klavier on April 28th. The concert was part of the Saint Martha-Yamaha series. In addition to Rosenkranz, The group consists of acclaimed percussionists, Svet Stoyanov and Gwen Burgett and pianist Michael Sheppard. This group recently commissioned Princeton University Professor and electronic music guru, Paul Lansky for a large-scale work for their 2012-2013 season.
Prof. Sampen receives award from the North American Saxophone Alliance
BGSU Distinguished Artist Professor Dr. John Sampen was recently awarded an “Honorary Life Member Award” by the North American Saxophone Alliance. This professional organization (NASA) represents the only national association for concert saxophonists in the USA and Canada. Sampen’s “Honorary Life Membership” is distinctive and prestigious; indeed, during the last forty years, only twelve saxophonists from all over the world have been so recognized by the Saxophone Alliance.
The award was presented on March 17th, 2012 during NASA’s Biennial Convention at Arizona State University. Sampen’s plaque reads as follows:
“Honorary Life Member Award presented to Dr. John Sampen in recognition of his outstanding achievements and service to the North American Saxophone Alliance.”
Professor Rosenkranz in residence at University of Maryland at Baltimore County
Assistant Professor of Piano, Thomas Rosenkranz was recently in residence with Musicians from SoundScape at UMBC from April 8th-12. The residency included masterclasses, a composer reading and a performance including contemporary works by Albinger, Aperghis, Berio, Scelsi, Foss, as well as a premiere by the New York based composer, Richard Carrick.
The ensemble consists of Thomas Rosenkranz piano, Aiyun Huang, percussion, Lisa Cella, flute and Tony Arnold, voice. This ensemble was formed in 2010 in order to highlight aspects of the SoundScape Festival in Italy which celebrates contemporary music through collaborations between composers and performers.
For more information about the SoundSCAPE Festival please visit: http://soundscapefestival.org/