Uncategorized | February 6, 2008
From a University of Wyoming press release:
A concert and event series, “New Frontiers: The Laramie Contemporary Music Project,” will be held Feb. 11-18 in the University of Wyoming Fine Arts Center concert hall in Laramie.
The performances will feature a variety of guest performers and new music in addition to performances and compositions by UW music department faculty members.
Tickets cost $7 for the public and $5 for students and senior citizens. One ticket will allow entrance to all New Frontiers events. For a complete schedule of events, visit http://www.uwyo.edu/music. For tickets, call the Fine Arts box office at 307-766-6666.
For more information about the festival, call director Anne Guzzo, (307) 766-5109, or e-mail guzzo@uwyo.edu.
The schedule for all events is:
Monday, Feb. 11, 7:30 p.m. — Duo Braziliana concert: Melanie Ohm (mezzosoprano) and Rubia Santos (piano) with guest soprano, Maureen Sorensson.
Wednesday, Feb. 13, 7:30 p.m. — Barbara Thiem (cello) and Theresa Bogard (piano) recital featuring 20th century music.
Thursday, Feb. 14, 1 p.m. — New Music Panel Convocation with Gregory Oakes and other guests plus an “Ask the Artists” dialogue; and 7:30 p.m. — Faculty Composers’ concert featuring UW faculty and guest artists.
Friday, Feb. 15, 7:30 p.m. — Michael Kirkendoll piano recital.
Saturday, Feb. 16, 3 p.m. — Gregory Oakes clarinet recital; and 7:30 p.m. — Americas Concert featuring composer-in-residence, Pablo Ortiz.
Monday, Feb. 18, 7:30 p.m. — Winds of Change concert, SPANK music ensemble and guests.
The Wyoming Arts Council believes that experiencing the arts should be accessible for all, including people with mental and/or physical disabilities, older adults, military/veterans, people living in institutions and those who lack access to the arts due to geographic isolation, cultural difference and economic hardship.
