Calendar

Sunday, February 7

Piano Trios by Beethoven and Dvorák
Eugenie Malek, piano; Linda Laderach, violin; Kivie Cahn-Lipman, cello
McCulloch Auditorium, 4 pm
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Sunday, Februrary 28

Friday, March 5

The Quintessential Symphony:  Beethoven's  Fifth!
The Mount Holyoke  College Orchestra plays the symphony that redefined the form and changed the way composers, performers and listeners thought about the entire musical experience. Also on the program: "Variations on 'LaFollia di Spana’”by Antonio Salieri and a listener's guide to Beethoven's Fifth – a lively,introduction to the work's structure, impact and cultural heritage.
McCuloch Auditorium
7:30 pm

Sunday, March 7

“The Big Broadcast”
They say you can’t go back …. they’re wrong! Join the Jazz Ensembles as they recreate a 1940’s “radio show”, with music by Benny Goodman, George Gershwin, Glenn Miller and Cole Porter. Mark Gionfriddo, director.Admission: General $10  Students & Seniors $5.  For more information call 538-3140
Chapin Auditorium
2 & 7:30 pm

Sunday, March 28

Faculty Concert
A single melody over bass, transformed over the  course of four centuries. Variations on "La Folia" by Ortiz, Marais, Vivaldi, J.S. Bach, C.P.E. Bach, Salieri, and Rachmaninoff.  Featuring the Mount Holyoke Baroque Ensemble, Gary Steigerwalt, Cheryl Cobb, and the Mount Holyoke Orchestra conducted by Eric Benjamin.
McCulloch Auditorium
4 pm

Friday, April 9

Leading Women in the Arts Concert
International Contemporary Ensemble (ICE) performs music by Kaija Saariaho,  Leading Women in the Arts composer-in-residence.
McCulloch Auditorium
8 pm

Saturday, April 10

Choral Concert
The glee clubs of Mount Holyoke and Cornell University perform music by Kaija Saariaho.
Abbey Chapel
8 pm

Sunday, April 11

Music of Kaija Saariaho featuring cellist Annsi Kartunnen and the Mount Holyoke/Smith Cello Ensemble.
McCulloch Auditorium
4 pm

Wednesday, April 14

Dancer and musician Nani Agbeli of Ghana will perform with the Five College West African Music Ensemble in Chapin Auditorium at 8pm on
Wednesday April 14th.  A truly spellbinding performer, Nani will dance and play music from Togo, Ghana, and Benin with audience
participation at the end. Children most welcome. Free and open to the public.
Chapin Auditorium
8 pm

Saturday, April 24

Choral Concert
Mount Holyoke Chorale and Chamber Singers, Miguel Felipe, conductor.
Abbey Chapel
8 pm

Sunday, May 2

Orchestra Concert
Mount Holyoke Orchestra, Eric Benjamin, conductor.
Chapin Auditorium
3 pm

Friday, September 11

Five College Contemporary Music Festival
Bezanson Hall – U Mass, 8 pm
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Sunday, September 20

Solo Cello Recital, Kivie Cahn-Lipman
Bach: Six Suites for Solo Cello, Part I
McCulloch Auditorium, 4 pm
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Friday, September 25

Larry Schipull Performs Mendelssohn and Bach
Abbey Chapel, 8 pm
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September 26

Warbeke Concert Series FleytMuzik
McCulloch Auditorium – Pratt Hall, 8:00 pm
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Friday, October 16

Guest Almuth Röβler
St. Theresa's Church 7 pm
9 East Parkview Dr.
South Hadley
Co-sponsored by American Guild of Organists

Friday, October 23

Saturday, October 24

Family & Friends Weekend
Abbey Chapel, 3:00 pm
Orchestra & Choruses

Thursday, Oct. 29

Pittsburgh Collective
Chapin Auditorium, 7:30 pm
Twenty piece contemporary big band performs original compositions including Gunther Schiller s "Night Music"
Admission: free

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Saturday, October 31 Orchestra Concerts

Musical Mystery Concert for Children
Chapin Auditorium, 2 pm
Admission: $1 Adults  Children under $.25

From Ghoulies and Ghosties
Abbey Chapel, 8 pm
Admission: $1

Sunday, November 8

Orchestra Concert
Chronological Concert: A romp through four centuries of western music with the Mount Holyoke Orchestra and guest performers
McCulloch Auditorium, 2pm

Thursday, November 12 - Saturday, November 14

Vivaldi Gloria Music/Dance Concert

Kendall Dance Studio - 8 pm
The Mount Holyoke Chamber Singers and period chamber orchestra accompany a 21st century choreography performance by the renowned Mark Morris Dance Group from Brooklyn, NY.
Admission: $10 general  $5 students and seniors
Limited seating.  Call 538-2848 to reserve.

Friday, November 20

Voice Recital
Tahanee Aluwihare '12, mezzo-soprano
McCulloch Auditorium
8 pm

Friday, December 4

Saturday, December 5

Symphony Orchestra Concert
The Snowman,  Raymond Briggs's animated classic on the big screen with the Mount Holyoke Orchestra performing Howard Blake's evocative score. Also on the program selections by the Mount Holyoke Flute Choir.
Chapin Auditorium, 2:00 pm
Admission: $1, children under 12   25cents!

Sunday, December 6

Vespers Concert
Abbey Chapel, 4:00 pm and 7:30 pm
Annual holiday concert featuring Mount Holyoke Glee Club, Chorale, Chamber Singers, Vocal Jazz Ensemble and English Handbell Choir. Traditional candlelight chant processional and music for the season with audience carol singing.
Doors open 35 minutes before the concert.

Monday, December7

Flute Recital
Martha Brundage '11, Alex McIe '12, Kayleigh Sechi '11
Warbeke Room, 7 pm

Monday, December 7

West African Drum Ensembles, Faith Conant, Director
Blanchard Center, 7:30 pm
Excerpts from Gahu, Agbekor, and Adjogbo music from southern Togo, Ghana and Benin, featuring Ghanain dancer and drummer Nani Agbeli.

Saturday, December 12

Hot Jazz on a Cold Night
Mount Holyoke Jazz Ensembles, Mark Gionfriddo, Director
McCulloch Auditorium, 7:30 pm
Annual winter concert featuring music by George Gershwin, Benny Goodman, Cole Porter and David Shire.
Free