Category Archives for Fall 2017
Student Recital (Fall 2017)
Students enrolled in vocal and instrumental lessons performed in the Student Recital. Works by classical and contemporary composers were showcased as well as student compositions. Performers included Justine Barry, Bethany Bookout, Cymone Butler, Sabrina Cheuvront, Francesca Fello, Kacey Gardner, Nayu Hattori, … Continue reading
Candlelight
Chatham University celebrated their yearly tradition of Candlelight on December 1st. The annual ceremony included readings by members of the Chatham community as well as carols performed by the Chatham University Choir. The evening ended with candle lighting and a … Continue reading
Complete Beethoven Piano Sonatas: Part VII
Pianist, conductor, and Chatham faculty member, Walter Morales, continued his presentation of Beethoven’s Complete Piano Sonatas on Friday at the James Laughlin Music Center. Mr. Morales presented Sonata No. 6 in F major, Op. 10 No. 2 and Sonata No. 15 in … Continue reading
“Sounds of Indonesia” Music Festival
Chatham Music Program was joined by ethnomusicologist and Indonesian music specialist Dr. Meghan Hynson and the University of Pittsburgh Gamelan Ensemble in an afternoon of exploration into the West Javanese musical ensemble gamelan degung. Participants were introduced to Indonesian music and … Continue reading
20-21st Century Women Compsers
Pittsburgh-based classical pianist and recording artist, James Iman, presented a showcase of works by women composers from the 20 and 21st centuries. The recital included works by Alwynne Pritchard, Rebecca Saunders, Kyle Bartlett, and Galina Ustvolskaya.
Verdi’s Ballo in Maschera
We opened up our Fall semester vocal series with a presentation of Verdi’s Ballo in Maschera. Our featured performers were Kelly Lynch, Stacey Conner, Katherine Soroka, Raymond Blackwell, Curt Scheib, Robert Frankenberry, and Walter Morales.