MUSIC AT EMORY
2022–2023
This concert is presented by the Schwartz Center for Performing Arts.
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Audience Information
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Ushers
The Schwartz Center welcomes a volunteer usher corps of approximately 60 members each year. Visit schwartz.emory.edu/volunteer or call 404.727.6640 for ushering opportunities.
Accessibility
The Schwartz Center is committed to providing performances and facilities accessible to all. Please direct accommodation requests to the Schwartz Center Box Office at 404.727.5050, or by email at boxoffice@emory.edu.
Design and Photography Credits
Cover Design: Lisa Baron | Cover Photo: Mark Teague
Acknowledgment
This season, the Schwartz Center is celebrating 20 years of world-class performances and wishes to gratefully acknowledge the generous ongoing support of Donna and Marvin Schwartz.
MUSIC AT EMORY
Emory University Department of Music
Concerto and Aria Competition 2023
Performance Faculty
Timothy Albrecht, Professor Emeritus of Music
Paul Bhasin, Director of Orchestral Studies
Elena Cholakova, Director of Piano Studies
Patricia Dinkins-Matthews, Associate Teaching Professor of Piano, Music Theory, and Collaborative Piano
Bradley Howard, Director of Vocal Studies
Gary Motley, Professor of Performance
Eric Nelson, Professor of Music
William Ransom, Founder/Artistic Director:
Emory Chamber Music Society of Atlanta
Sunday, April 2, 2023, 7:00 p.m.
Emerson Concert Hall
Schwartz Center for Performing Arts
2022–2023
Program
Flute Concerto Jacques Ibert
III. Allegro scherzando (1890–1962)
Julia Nagel, flute Student of Christina Smith
Viola Concerto William Walton
III. Vivace (1902–1983)
Andrew Chung, viola
Student of Yinzi Kong
Sinfonia Concertante, op. 125
Sergei Prokofiev
III. Andante con moto (1891–1953)
Timothy Cho, cello
Student of Guang Wang
Violin Concerto No. 4 in D Major, K. 218
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
I. Allegro (1756–1791)
Seyon Kim, violin
Student of Jay Christy
“Ah! Non credea mirarti . . . Ah! Non giunge”
Vincenzo Bellini from La Sonnambula (1801–1835)
LuLu Scully, soprano Student of Bradley Howard
Piano Concerto No. 1 in E Minor, op. 11
Frédéric Chopin
I. Allegro maestoso (1810–1849)
Athena Grasso, piano Student of Elena Cholakova
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Cello Concerto in E Minor, op. 85 Edward Elgar
I. Adagio; Moderato (1857–1934)
II. Lento; Allegro molto
Andrew Choi, cello
Student of Roee Harran
Violin Concerto No. 1 in A Minor, op. 77 Dmitri Shostakovich
Cadenza (1906–1975)
IV. Burlesque: Allegro con brio
Aritro Ray, violin
Student of Emily Smith
Violin Concerto No. 1 in D Major, op. 6
Niccolò Paganini
I. Allegro maestoso (1782–1840)
Chloe Nelson, violin
Student of Jessica Wu
Piano Concerto No. 3 in C Minor, op. 37 Ludwig van Beethoven
I. Allegro con brio (1770–1827)
Aaron Wei, piano
Student of Matthew Brower
Carmen Fantasy, op. 25 Pablo de Sarasate (1844–1908)
Carol Xu, violin
Student of Jessica Wu
Cello Concerto No. 1 in C Major, Hob.VIIb:1 Joseph Haydn
I. Moderato (1732–1809)
Solomon Kim, cello
Student of Roee Harran
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Concerto and Aria Competition
The Emory University Concerto and Aria Competition is an annual showcase of the brilliant talent found in the Emory University Department of Music. It is open to undergraduate music majors (most of whom are double majors in Emory College) who prepare a memorized movement of a major concerto for their instrument or aria for voice. Each performer may not exceed 10 minutes. Students are judged on this evening’s performance only, with tone quality, intonation, rhythmic accuracy, articulation/diction, musicianship, style, memorization, and stage presence being the major factors under consideration.
The “competition” is friendly and supportive. The winner will perform with the Emory University Symphony Orchestra during its 2023–2024 season. The winner is announced the day after the competition.
Music at Emory
The Department of Music at Emory University provides an exciting and innovative environment for developing knowledge and skills as a performer, composer, and scholar. Led by a faculty of more than 60 nationally and internationally recognized artists and researchers, undergraduate and graduate students experience a rich diversity of performance and academic opportunities. Undergraduate students in the department earn a BA in music with a specialization in performance, composition, or research; many simultaneously earn a second degree in another department. True to the spirit of Emory, a liberal arts college in the heart of a research university, faculty members and ensembles also welcome the participation of non-major students from across the Emory campus.
Become a part of Music at Emory by giving to the Friends of Music. A gift provides crucial support to all music activities. To learn more, visit music.emory.edu or call 404.727.6280.
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Upcoming Emory Music Concerts
Many spring music events at Emory are free to attend. Visit music.emory. edu or schwartz.emory.edu to view descriptions and information for upcoming music events. If an event requires a ticket for attendance, prices are indicated in the listings below in the following order: Full price/Emory student price (unless otherwise noted as the price for all students).
Thursday, April 6, 6:00 p.m., Jazz on the Green, Patterson Green, free
Saturday, April 8, 2:00 p.m., Caleb Park, Senior Cello Recital, Schwartz Center, Emerson Concert Hall, free
Saturday, April 8, 5:00 p.m., Miyuka Yoshida, Senior Flute Recital, Schwartz Center, Emerson Concert Hall, free
Tuesday, April 11, 8:00 p.m., Emory Big Band, Schwartz Center, Emerson Concert Hall, free
Friday, April 14, noon, Emory’s Young Artists, ECMSA: Cooke Noontime Series, Carlos Museum, free
Friday, April 14, 8:00 p.m., Emory Wind Ensemble, Schwartz Center, Emerson Concert Hall, free
Saturday, April 15, 2:00 p.m., Francis Peng and Annie Seo, Senior Piano Recitals, Schwartz Center, Emerson Concert Hall, free
Saturday, April 15, 5:00 p.m., Christy Song, Senior Flute/Violin Recital, Schwartz Center, Emerson Concert Hall, free
Saturday, April 15, 8:00 p.m., StageWorks 2023, Performing Arts Studio, free
Sunday, April 16, 2:00 p.m., Emory Chamber Ensembles, Schwartz Center, Emerson Concert Hall, free
Sunday, April 16, 7:00 p.m., Emory Concert Choir, Schwartz Center, Emerson Concert Hall, free
Tuesday, April 18, 8:00 p.m., Spring Composition Showcase, Performing Arts Studio, free
Thursday, April 20, 6:00 p.m., Jazz on the Green, Patterson Green, free
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Music at Emory
Music at Emory brings together students, faculty, and world-class artists to create an exciting and innovative season of performances, lectures, workshops, and master classes. With more than 150 events each year across multiple Emory venues, audiences experience a wide variety of musical offerings.
We hope you enjoy sampling an assortment of work from our student ensembles, community youth ensembles, artists in residence, professional faculty, up-and-coming prodigies, and virtuosos from around the world.
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