Public invited to Concordia music faculty recital

Music faculty members at Concordia showcased their talents at a free recital on Sunday, Sept. 18, in the recital hall of the Music Center. Both vocal and instrumental pieces were performed.  The public was welcome to attend.

“We love music, are thankful for the abilities that we have, and are excited to share our music with others,” said Elizabeth Grimpo, assistant professor of music. “This was a great way for the audience to hear a variety of music at one recital.” Grimpo performed on piano with most of the recitalists.

Featured performers included

Adrienne Dickson, mezzo soprano, part of a Roger Quilter song cycle.

Ryann Johnson, oboe, the first movement of the Hindemith oboe sonata

Jackie Mattingly, French horn, and Wendy Schultz, trombone, some of Brahms’ song transcriptions

Christopher Nichols, clarinet, a tango by Astor Piazzolla

Charles Ore, organ, and Christopher Nichols, alto saxophone, ‘Just as I Am Without One Plea’ by Charles Ore

Amy Thiemann, flute, ‘Black Anemones’ by Joseph Schwantner

Stephanie Varilek, soprano, opera aria by Bellini