Big week ahead for musical events

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By Communications Staff
Friday, January 30, 2009
The Don Wright Faculty of Music is really turning up the volume this coming week with a packed schedule of musical performances by students and professionals certain to wear out even the most intrepid fans.
The excitement begins tonight (Friday night) with the inaugural Fred Pattison Piano Competition finals at 8 p.m. in von Kuster Hall. A new $4,500 award is being made possible through a donation by Fred Pattison, former chair of Chemistry (1959-1965) and Director of Student Health Services (1973-1988). Click here to get more information.
 
On Wednesday, Feb. 4, at 8 p.m. in von Kuster Hall there’s a presentation by the London group Troifus, featuring clarinetist Robert Riseling (Professor Emeritus), pianist Mark Payne (UWOpera coach) and bassoonist David Haward (Orchestra London bassoonist). Get more information about the group here.
 
Not to be missed is the Mozart Opera Gala Feb. 6 & 7 at Windermere on the Mount. The gala will feature members of the UWOpera Workshop directed by Theodore Baerg and the Opera Orchestra, conducted by James McKay. The program will include arias, duets, and ensembles from Le nozze di Figaro, Die Zauberflöte, andCosi fan tutte. Get more information here.
 
On Friday, Feb. 6 at 12:30 p.m. in von Kuster Hall, check out the True North Brass, this year’s artists in residence. The quintet has established itself in less than 10 years as one of Canada's most heard and most refined chamber ensembles. A large audience is expected so doors will open early - 12:15. The Brass will also be presenting masterclasses. Both trumpeters are Western Music grads.
 
A few hours later -- on Friday, Feb.  6, at 8 p.m. in the Grad Club at Middlesex College -- the Jazz Band performs with special guests including singers, a french horn, and jazz violin. Ben Sajo's (BMus’ 09) "Breakfast" will be premiered.
 
Then welcome the weekend on Saturday, Feb. 7, at 1 p.m. in the Music Building Room 345 with the Peter Longworth Chamber Music Masterclass. Longworth is a member of one of Canada’s greatest chamber groups, the Duke Trio.
 
This listing represents only a portion of the fine events on tap for the coming days. For a complete listing or more details about individual performances, click here. 

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