Faculty artist series presents French Music for Winds
The Faculty Artist Series presented its second installment, “French Music for Winds,” on Sept. 20 in the Christel DeHaan Fine Arts Center.
The event was the second in a four-part series that concludes in early October. In total, 11 members of the University of Indianapolis music department staff will perform parts of the series.
At the Sept. 20 event, viewers were a plethora of ages, ranging from children to adults. The event pulled in guests from the campus community and the community at large.
Kari Dunn of Indianapolis said she immensely enjoyed the experience.
“It reminded me that life isn’t always about the hustle and bustle. You can actually take the time to breathe sometimes,” Dunn said.
UIndy professors Anne Reynold, Pamela French, David Bellman and Rebecca Sorley play a selection during the Faculty Artist Series event held on Sept. 20. Photo contributed by Jessica Stucky.
The event started with a selection of three pieces: “Trios Pieces Brèves,” “Caprice on Danish and Russian Airs, Op.79” and “Esquisse.”
After a short intermission, the musicians performed an additional two selections. The first of these additional pieces was, “Sonata for Basson and Piano, Op. 79” This selection included three movements: allegretto moderato, allegro scherzando and molto adagio. The second piece was, “Sextet for Piano, Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon and Horn.” The three movements included allegro vivace, diverissement: andantino and finale: prestissimo.
The Faculty Artist Series involves the University of Indianapolis Music Department faculty as well as guest artists.
Seven UIndy professors performed at this event.
Adjunct Professor Anne Reynolds was the flutist for the event. Adjunct Professors Cathyrn Gross and David Bellman both added to the pieces with selection for the clarinet. Assosiate Professor and Director of Educational Outreach Rebecca Sorley and Adjunct Professor Darin Sorley played the piano and horn, respectively. Adjunct Professor Pamela French played the oboe, and Adjunct Professor Mark Ortwein performed the pieces on the bassoon.
Upcoming installment to the Faculty Artist Series include “A Guest Composer Recital” on Sept. 27 and “Di Due Voci” on Oct. 4. Both events will begin at 7:30 p.m.
A different array of faculty artists will perform at each event, giving students an opportunity to experience the talent of the UIndy music department staff and enjoy a variety of musical instruments and styles.
The Faculty Artist Series is a UIndy tradition.
This year’s series began Sept. 13 with a pre-concert conversation between University of Indianapolis Conductor Laureate Raymond Leppard and Associate Professor Paul Krasnovsky of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra
Their discussion was followed by a concert featuring UIndy staff and the University of Indianapolis Festival Orchestra.
More information on the concert series is available online at arts.uindy.edu or by telephone. (317) 788-3255.
