Czech ensemble kicks off UO series.Byline: The Register-Guard The first concert in the University of Oregon's ChamberMusic@Beall series kicks off the fall concert calendar at the UO School of Music and Dance, 961 E. 18th Ave. UO SCHOOL OF MUSIC The Czech Nonet no·net n. 1. A combination of nine instruments or voices. 2. A composition written for such a combination. [Italian nonetto, from diminutive of nono, ninth Sunday, Beall Hall The 42nd season of the ChamberMusic@Beall series opens with the Czech Nonet and pianist Richard Ormrod at 3 p.m. in Beall Hall. The Czech Nonet - a nine-player ensemble with an 80-year heritage that has outlasted a world war, Communism and the Velvet Revolution The "Velvet Revolution" (Czech: sametová revoluce, Slovak: nežná revolúcia) (November 16 – December 29 1989) refers to a non-violent revolution in Czechoslovakia that saw the - is one of the world's oldest and most original chamber ensembles. In its Eugene program, the nonet will perform works by Eastern European giants and two Czech composers: Dance Preludes by Witold Lutoslawski; Quartet for Oboe, Violin and Piano by Bohuslav Martinu; Variations for Nonet by Geraldina Mucha; Concertino con·cer·ti·no n. pl. con·cer·ti·nos 1. A short concerto. 2. The solo group in a concerto grosso. [Italian, diminutive of concerto, concert; see by Leos Janacek; and Divertissement di·ver·tisse·ment n. 1. A short performance, typically a ballet, that is presented as an interlude in an opera or play. 2. Music See divertimento. 3. A diversion; an amusement. by Albert Roussel. Reserved seat tickets, ranging from $20 to $40, are available in advance from the Hult Center (541-682-5000) or the EMU ticket office on campus (541-346-4363). UO assistant professor Tim Pack will offer preconcert pre·con·cert tr.v. pre·con·cert·ed, pre·con·cert·ing, pre·con·certs To agree on, settle, or arrange in advance. "Musical Insights" talk in Room 163 at 2:10 p.m. For more information, or for a complete calendar of events, call the UO music school, 541-346-5678, or go online to music.uoregon.edu. |
|
||||||||||||||||
Printer friendly
Cite/link
Email
Feedback
Reader Opinion