By Luna Lovegood Aug 29, 2004, 4:45 GMT
Boston, MA: The Boston Conservatory has announced its Fall events. Here is the lineup:
The Three Little Pigs
The Three Little Pigs Due to the overwhelming success of the same presentation last spring, The Boston Conservatory Opera Department presents an afternoon of free children’s performances of The Three Little Pigs on Saturday October 16 at the Conservatory’s Seully Hall, 8 The Fenway, 4th floor, Boston. Performances are at 12:00 and 2:00 p.m., and last about 40 minutes. The show is geared toward children K-6. Directed by Kirsten Z. Cairns. Admission is free, but reservations are recommended. For more information call 617-912-9222.
Based on the famous fairy tale, this production uses the music of Mozart from The Magic Flute, Cosi fan tutte, The Marriage of Figaro and Don Giovanni to tell the story. In this version, the three pigs learn the importance of reading as they visit their local library and attempt to learn how to build a house that can withstand the wolf’s assaults. Said Cairns, “Kids will love the story and the interaction the singers have with the audience. Adults will have a good time spotting the musical quotations - after all, where else can you hear the Big Bad Wolf singing the Queen of the Night's aria?! It's worth it for that moment alone - and the message of learning through reading makes a fun afternoon a valuable one, too.” The music is arranged and the story adapted by John Davies.
Holst's The Planets
Bruce Hangen The Boston Conservatory Orchestra, Bruce Hangen conductor, performs their first concert of the season on Sunday October 10, 2004 at 2:00 p.m. at Sanders Theatre, 45 Quincy Street, Cambridge. This performance will feature The Boston Conservatory Women’s Chorus. Tickets are $12 general admission and $5 for seniors and students. Call the Harvard Box Office for tickets at 617-496-2222. For more information call the Boston Conservatory event line at 617-912-9222.
PROGRAMBeethoven Leonore Overture No. 3Ravel Concerto for the Left HandHolst The Planets Symphony
Hangen serves as the principal conductor of the Orchestra, and directs the Conservatory’s orchestra and conducting programs. He also serves as Principal Guest Conductor of the Boston Pops Orchestra and Music Director of the Indian Hill Symphony. He has conducted many of the country’s leading orchestras, and spent ten years as Artistic & General Director of the Portland (ME) Opera Repertory Theatre, a company he founded.
Piano Masters
Ursula Oppens The Boston Conservatory continues its popular “Piano Masters” series of free concerts with three performances in fall 2004. Performances take place at Seully Hall, 8 The Fenway. FREE. For more information call the Boston Conservatory event line at 617-912-9240.
Tuesday October 5, 8:00 p.m. Ursula Oppens and Jerome LowenthalThis is a rare joint appearance by two American legends. Ursula Oppens is renowned as a tireless and unmatched champion of contemporary music, as well as a compelling interpreter of classical repertoire. Jerome Lowenthal’s musical intensity, sovereign command, and vast repertoire continue to fascinate audiences worldwide. These two great artists combine their talents to play the epic Visions de l’Amen for two pianos by Messiaen, as well as solo works.
Tuesday October 26, 8:00 p.m. Radoslav KvapilRadoslav Kvapil is considered by many international critics to be the most important Czech pianist and the finest exponent of Czech music. He has specialized in performances of the Czech repertoire world-wide, along with many acclaimed recordings. His knowledge and understanding of this music remains unrivaled. The all-Czech program will include works by Dvorak, Smetana, Suk, and Janacek.
Tuesday November 30, 8:00 p.m Janice WeberConservatory faculty member Janice Weber is admired for her adventurous explorations of the virtuoso romantic era and for her contemporary music performances. She will play works by Shostakovich, Frank Martin, Brahms and Bolcom. The Boston Conservatory Theater Ensemble presents Andrew Lippa’s musical The Wild Party on October 27 - 31, 2004 at the Boston Conservatory Theater, 31 Hemenway Street, Boston. Performances are at Wed. – Sat. 8:00 p.m. and Sat. – Sun. 2:00 p.m. Tickets are $16 general admission and $5 seniors and students. Box Office: 617 912-9222. Directed by Jack Noseworthy. Musical Direction Ben Stellpflug. Conductor Dirk Hillyer. Choreography by Michelle Chasse. The Wild Party
Jack Noseworthy Adapted from a book-length poem written in and about the Roaring Twenties, The Wild Party tells the story of one wild evening in the Manhattan apartment shared by Queenie and Burrs, a vaudeville dancer and a vaudeville clown. In a relationship marked by vicious behavior and recklessness (mirroring the time in which they live), they decide to throw a party to end all parties. Director Jack Noseworthy, a native of Lynn, Massachusetts is a graduate of the Boston Conservatory. In his late teens, he joined a touring show of Cats, and has appeared on stage in the original cast of Jerome Robbins’ Broadway and A Chorus Line. He has appeared in many films, including Undercover Brother, U-571 and John Waters’ Cecil B. Demented.
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