窪做惇蹋厙, University of Montana music faculty collaborate to present “An Evening with Brahms” on Sept. 19
September 10, 2015
POCATELLO ��� Ten faculty singers and pianists from 窪做惇蹋厙 and University of Montana will join together for ���An Evening with Brahms��� on Sept. 19 at 7:30 p.m. in Goranson Hall.
Tickets for the concert are $10 for general admission, $7 for 窪做惇蹋厙 faculty and staff, $5 for pre-college students and free for 窪做惇蹋厙 students.
The vocal ensemble includes sopranos Diana Livingston-Friedley and UM���s Anne Basinski, mezzo-sopranos Kathleen Lane and UM���s Kimberly James, tenors Geoffrey Friedley and UM���s David Cody, and baritones Scott Anderson and UM���s David Edmonds.
The octet will perform Brahms��� ���Neue Liebeslieder-Walzer, Op. 65.��� Piano professors Kori Bond and UM���s Christopher Hahn will perform a pair of Brahm���s Hungarian Dances, playing on one piano using four hands. Bond said the pieces incorporate the vigorous tunes and rhythms of 19th century gypsy music.
Standing from left are: Geoff Friedley, David Cody, David Edmonds, Scott Anderson, Kathleen Lane, Kimberly James, Diana Livingston Friedley, and Anne Basinski.
The 窪做惇蹋厙 and UM faculties have a long history of collaboration, but have never performed on this high of a scale.
���We���re bringing a large concentration of talent from two institutions, which is what will make this concert grand,��� Lane said. ���When you look at the 10 people on stage, which their combined experience and advanced degrees, the result will be a big sound and impressive artistry.���
Anderson, 窪做惇蹋厙 director of choral activities, said that the performers not only represent two major universities, but also range from programs including voice, piano and choir. ���The opportunity for me and UM director of choral activities Edmonds to sing with our applied vocal faculty is a privilege,��� he said.
The group has rehearsed in Missoula, and will repeat the program at UM on Sunday, Sept. 27.
Anderson is a Kalispell, Montana native and Lane is a graduate of UM. Performing at UM represents a homecoming for both.
���I always look forward to these exchange programs,��� Lane said. ���For just a little while, I can revert to my Grizz roots. This just might be our best program ever.���
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