Recitals 4 You

1/28/2012 @ 2:30 pm & 7:30 pm

noreply@blogger.com (Paul Christopher) — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:05:00 +0000

South Arkansas Symphony Orchestra
Kermit Poling, conductor
Colton Peltier, piano
Elisabeth Bordelon, violin

Two concerts in two different cities featuring two tremendous prodigal talents. Join us to hear these upcoming musical stars.

PROGRAM

Mozart: Marriage of Figaro Overture
Mozart: G Major Violin Concerto No. 3
Wagner: Siegfried Idyll
Liszt: Concerto for Piano No. 1

First Methodist Church in Camden, AR at 2:30 pm
El Dorado High School Auditorium at 7:30 pm

1/25/2012 @ 5:30 pm

noreply@blogger.com (Paul Christopher) — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 14:04:00 +0000

L to R: Marcela Fernandez, Milovan Paz, Emilio Castro, Roman Carranza

Giufiti String Quartet
~~Magale Recital Hall~~
Louisiana School for Math, Science and the Arts Recital Hall
Natchitoches, Louisiana

PROGRAM

Quartet No. 4 in C major, K.V. 157 .... WA Mozart
Allegro
Andante
Presto

String Quartet No. 2 in D major .... Alexander Borodin
Allegro moderato
Scherzo (Allegro)
Notturno (Andante)
Finale (Andante - Vivace)

1/21/2012 @ 7:30 pm

noreply@blogger.com (Paul Christopher) — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 12:00:00 +0000

Shreveport Symphony Orchestra
Michael Butterman, Music Director and Conductor
Shreveport, Louisiana

PROGRAM

Piano Concerto No. 2 in B-flat Major .... J. Brahms
Norman Krieger, solo pianist

Symphony No. 2 in D Major.... J. Brahms

1/17/2012 @ 7:00 am @ 12: 00 pm

noreply@blogger.com (Paul Christopher) — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 15:20:00 +0000

Recruiting at McKinnley and Baton Rouge High Schools
Chris Frazier, Orchestra Director
Baton Rouge, Louisiana

L to R: me, Chris Frazier, David Hinson

1/14/2012

noreply@blogger.com (Paul Christopher) — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 03:23:00 +0000

2012 Marjorie Stricklin Emerging Artists Competition
Young Adult Division: college freshman through age 30
Monroe, Louisiana

This an annual event was established by the Monroe Symphony League and the Monroe Symphony Orchestra to promote and encourage excellence in musical performance and to provide orchestral performance opportunities for youth and young adults residing in Louisiana. Low string students who competed were Brett Andrews, Julia Lee, and Milovan Paz.

Saint Saens Cello Concerto No. 1, Op. 33 - Brett Andrews
Hayden Cello Concerto in D major: movement 1 - Julia Lee
Elgar Cello Concerto in E minor, Op. 85: movements 1 and 2 - Milovan Paz

Please congratulate your colleagues on a job well done!

12/22/2011 at 7:30 pm

noreply@blogger.com (Paul Christopher) — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 16:27:00 +0000

Longview Symphony Orchestra
S.E. Belcher Performance Center
LeTourneau University
Longview, Texas

PROGRAM

Suite from The Wise Virgins .... JS. Bach/W. Walton

*Suite No. 2 from L'Arlesienne .... G. Bizet

Emperor Waltz, Op. 437 .... J. Strauss

Fantasia on Greensleeves .... R. Vaughn Williams

Christmas Singalong .... J. Finnega

* A side-by-side performance with select Longview Youth Symphony Orchestra musicians, Mark Crim, LYSO Director

12/10/2011 at 7:30 pm

noreply@blogger.com (Paul Christopher) — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 20:13:00 +0000

South Arkansas Symphony Orchestra
Kermit Poling, conductor
El Dorado Municipal Auditorium

The Nutcracker with Shreveport Metropolitan Ballet
From the moment the lights come down, you will be transported to a magical destination filled with children, toy soldiers, mischievous mice, waltzing snowflakes, the Land of Sweets and some of the most glorious dancing on earth.

12/6/2011 at 7:30 pm

noreply@blogger.com (Paul Christopher) — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 17:48:00 +0000

Hurley Orchestra
Todd Gabriel, Director
Anderson Auditorium
Centenary College of Louisiana

PROGRAM included:

Bachianas Brasilerias No. 5 for Soprano and Violoncelli .... H. Villa-Lobos (1887-1959)

Gale Odom, Soprano
Violoncelli: Ruth Drummond, Kristina Vaska-Haas, Paul Christopher, Brett Andrews, David Jankowski, Elliot Haas, Claudia Sullivan, and Laura Deen

12/6/2011 at 4:15 pm

noreply@blogger.com (Paul Christopher) — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 21:58:00 +0000

Final Exam for String Methods II is a class performance in Magale Recital Hall at MUS1500

Program includes:

Angels from the Realm
Brooks Tarkington, violin solo

We Three Kings
Luke Teutsch, solo

Hark the Herald Angels Sing
Tristan Lex, violin solo

Jingle Bells
John Roche, violin solo

Violins:
Giquan Garrett
Crystal Hanewich
Tristan Lex
Jose Parades
Matthew Petty
John Roche
Brooks Tarkington
Luke Teutsch

Violas:
John Butler
Allen Carpenter
Brittany Raley

Directors: Mr. Edward Charity and Mr. Paul Christopher

12/4/2011, at 2:30 pm

noreply@blogger.com (Paul Christopher) — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 17:15:00 +0000

Rapides Symphony Orchestra
Coughlin-Saunders Performing Arts Center
1202 3rd St., Alexandria ,LA
Josh Zona, Music Director and Conductor

This Holiday Concert has a mix of upbeat classics and well known carols that everyone in your family will enjoy!

11/18/2011 at 11:00 am - 3:30 pm

noreply@blogger.com (Paul Christopher) — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 10:00:00 +0000

Natchitoches-Northwestern Symphony Concerto/Aria Competition
Magale Recital Hall

Lowstring competitors include:

11:35 am HwaRyoung Lee, cello and Dr. Christine Allen, piano

Variations on a Rococo Theme .... P. Tchaikovsky

12:15 pm Brett Andrews, cello and Jaeyong Lee, piano

Cello Concerto No. 1 .... C. Saint Saens

3:10 pm Jorge Rodrequez, cello and MinJeung Kim, piano

Concerto in E minor .... E. Elgar

11/15/2011 at 4:15 pm

noreply@blogger.com (Paul Christopher) — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 13:31:00 +0000

Jorge Rodriguez, cello
MinJeong Kim, piano
Magale Recital Hall
MUS 1500

PROGRAM includes:

Cello Concerto in E minor, Op. 85 .... E. Elgar

11/8/2011 at 7:15 am

noreply@blogger.com (Paul Christopher) — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 22:54:00 +0000

Recruting at Pineville High School
John Lee, Orchestra Director
Pineville, Louisiana

11/12/2011 at 7:30pm and 11/13/2011at 2:30 pm

noreply@blogger.com (Paul Christopher) — Sun, 06 Nov 2011 20:50:00 +0000

Shreveport Symphony Orchestra
Cirque de la Symphonie
Riverview Theatre
Shreveport, Louisiana

The magic of the circus returns as aerial fliers, acrobats, contortionists, jugglers and dancers share the stage with the Shreveport Symphony Orchestra. This was a sell-out event when Cirque was with us last time. Don’t miss this entertaining extravaganza—fun for the whole family!

PROGRAM

11/5/2011 at 7:30 pm

noreply@blogger.com (Paul Christopher) — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 01:00:00 +0000

South Arkansas Symphony Orchestra
First Baptist Church
318 E Main Street
Magnolia, Arkansas

PROGRAM

Respighi: Ancient Airs and Dances No. 3

Bach: Concerto for Oboe and Violin in C minor, BWV 1060
Elizabeth O'Bannon, violin
Theresa Zale Bridges, oboe
Haydn: Symphony No. 94 “Surprise”

Come and enjoy Respighi's beautiful Ancient Airs and Dances. Hear two of our best orchestra musicians, who are featured soloists in this performance of Bach's masterpiece. Listen for the musical wake up calls in Hayden's "Surprise" symphony.

11/3/2011

noreply@blogger.com (Paul Christopher) — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 01:33:00 +0000

At last, at last!!! It’s finally finished! The KAFKAMUSIK project has come to a close and the CD’s are made! You can go to my website and check out samples, www.markprincelee.com. If you would like you can post a comment on the blog page. I want to thank you all for your fantastic performances, suggestions, and overall artistic contributions in helping me realize this five year long undertaking!

Mark Prince Lee

11/1/2011 at 4:15 pm

noreply@blogger.com (Paul Christopher) — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 00:37:00 +0000

MUS 1500 Student Recital
Magale Recital Hall
Natchitoches, Louisiana

PROGRAM includes:

Variations on a Rococo Theme, Op. 33 .... P. Tchaikovsky
Hwa Ryoung (Julia) Lee, cello
Dr. Christine Allen, piano

10/30/2011 at 4:30 pm

noreply@blogger.com (Paul Christopher) — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 20:05:00 +0000

Dr. Francis Yang, Piano and Paul Christopher, Cello
Sunday Musicale Recital
Shreveport, Louisiana

PROGRAM

Chant du Menestrel, Op. 71 .... A. Glazunov

Fantasie for Piano, Op. 49 .... F. Chopin

Piano Improvisation No. 15 .... F. Poulenc

Fantasie uber Motive aus der Bellini's Opera Norma, Op. 73 .... J. Offenbach

La course en traineau .... J. Offenbach

Sonata for Violoncello and Piano .... F. Delius

10/25/2011 at 12:20 pm

noreply@blogger.com (Paul Christopher) — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 01:39:00 +0000

Recruiting at Byrd High School
Ardis Case, Orchestra Director
Shreveport, Louisiana

10/22/2011 at 7:30 pm

noreply@blogger.com (Paul Christopher) — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 11:00:00 +0000

Longview Symphony Orchestra
Tonu Kalam, Music Director and Conductor

PROGRAM

Pavane .... G. Faure

Concerto for Solo Percussion and Chamber Orchestra .... R. Bennett
Chandler Teague, soloist

Symphony No. 5 in C minor, op. 67 .... L Beethoven

10/20/2011 at 10:30 am

noreply@blogger.com (Paul Christopher) — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 11:00:00 +0000

Recruiting at Marshall High School
Paul Adams, Orchestra Director, 2010 NSULA alumni
Marshall, Texas

Saturday morning 10/15/2011

noreply@blogger.com (Paul Christopher) — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 13:00:00 +0000

Louisiana MTNA Young Artist Competitions
LSU School of Music
Baton Rouge, Louisiana

PROGRAM includes:

Concerto for Cello and Piano in C major …. F.J. Haydn
Moderato

Suite No. 3 in C major for violoncello solo, BWV 1009 …. J.S. Bach
Prelude
Sarabande

Sonata for Violoncello and Piano …. C. Debussy
Prologue
Sérénade
Finale

Brett Andrews, cello
Dr. Christine Allen, piano

Au Crepuscle, opus 29, no. 2 …. J. Offenbach

Suite No. 5 in C minor for Violoncello Solo, BWV 1011 …. J.S. Bach
Prelude

Variations on a Rococo Theme, opus 33 …. P.I Tchaikovsky

Lillia Lara, cello
Dr. Christine Allen, piano

Brett - Alternate, Mario - 3rd place, Lillia - 4th place

10/14/2011 at 11:00 am

noreply@blogger.com (Paul Christopher) — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 13:00:00 +0000

2011 LMTA Convention
LSU School of Music Recital Hall
Baton Rouge, Louisiana

2011 LMTA/MTNA Commissioned Composition Premiere

Two Songs for Cello and Piano .... Kevin George
Paul Christopher, cello
Dr. Christine Allen, piano

Dr. Kevin George, Delgado Community College

10/11/2011 at 8:00 am

noreply@blogger.com (Paul Christopher) — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 13:00:00 +0000

Recruiting at Caddo Magnet High School
Elaine Webb, Orchestra Director
Shreveport, Louisiana

Elaine Webb, NSULA Alumni

Recruiting prospective students for NSULA.

10/9/2011 at 6:15 pm

noreply@blogger.com (Paul Christopher) — Sun, 09 Oct 2011 00:31:00 +0000

Cello Recital

Hosted by Jim Bob Key

Natchitoches, LA

PROGRAM

Concerto for Cello and Piano in C major …. F.J. Haydn

Moderato

Suite No. 3 in C major for violoncello solo, BWV 1009 …. J.S. Bach

Prelude

Sarabande

Sonata for Violoncello and Piano …. C. Debussy

Prologue

Sérénade

Finale

Brett Andrews, cello

Dr. Christine Allen, piano

Au Crepuscle, opus 29, no. 2 …. J. Offenbach

Suite No. 5 in C minor for Violoncello Solo, BWV 1011 …. J.S. Bach

Prelude

Variations on a Rococo Theme, opus 33 …. P.I Tchaikovsky

Lillia Lara, cello

Dr. Christine Allen, piano

Two Songs for Cello and Piano …. K. George

Paul Christopher, cello

Dr. Christine Allen, piano