The Department of Music in Arts & Sciences will launch its spring Danforth University Center Chamber Series at 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 21, with a performance by harpsichordist Maryse Carlin and members of the Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra (SLSO).
Carlin is a teacher of applied music as well as director of the Kingsbury Ensemble, one of the Midwest’s premier early music groups. Joining her will be Jennifer Nitchman, second flute with the SLSO, and SLSO oboist Phillip Ross. Rounding out the group will be cellist Ken Kulosa and violinist Marc Thayer, both also members of the Kingsbury Ensemble.
Subsequent Chamber Series concerts:
Feb. 12
Burkhart—Judd Piano Duo
One of the region’s finest four-hand piano duos will present an evening of spirited works. The duo consists of Annette Burkhart, teacher of applied music, and Jennifer Judd, a faculty member at East Central College in Union, Mo.
March 5
Trinity Piano Trio
A St. Louis favorite, the Trinity Piano Trio returns to the Chamber Series for an encore performance. Performers are violinist Manuela Kaymakanova, cellist Tracy Andreotti and pianist Amanda Kirkpatrick, teacher of applied music.
April 8
Calyx Piano Trio
Presenting innovative programs that juxtapose master works of the piano trio repertoire with fresh pieces by living composers, the Calyx Piano Trio has presented chamber concerts throughout the United States and abroad. The group consists of three seasoned chamber musicians: pianist Nina Ferrigno, violinist Catherine French and cellist Jennifer Lucht. As individuals, they have performed with national ensembles such as the Boston Symphony, the Boston Pops and the Metamorphosen Chamber Ensemble.
May 3
Mark Sparks
Sparks, who was appointed principal flute of the SLSO in 2000, is widely acclaimed for his colorful tone and spirited phrasing. He has performed in both solo and ensemble roles with numerous orchestras across the United States, Europe, South America and Asia, including the New York Philharmonic, Cincinnati Symphony and Detroit Symphony Orchestra. Joining Sparks will be cellist Valentina Takova and pianist Peter Henderson.
All concerts are free and open to the public and begin at 8 p.m. in the Danforth University Center’s Formal Lounge. The Jan. 21 performance is cosponsored by the SLSO Community Partnership Program.
For more information, call (314) 935-5566 or e-mail kschultz@artsci.wustl.edu.
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WHO: Maryse Carlin and Friends WHAT: Danforth University Center Chamber Series concert WHEN: 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 21 WHERE: Formal Lounge, Danforth University Center, 6475 Forsyth Blvd. COST: Free and open to the public SPONSORS: Department of Music and Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra Community Partnership Program INFORMATION: (314) 935-5566 or e-mail kschultz@artsci.wustl.edu.
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