This class is open to all 2020 Bowdoin students. Please sign up below. Online classes are held via Zoom. Please review our Zoom best practices guide.
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Pianists Ran Dank and Soyeon Kate Lee will give an hour-long concert from Cincinnati, Ohio. WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART Sonata for Piano Four-Hands in B-flat Major, K. 358 I. Allegro II. Adagio III. Molto Presto Ran Dank, Soyeon Kate Lee, piano JOHANN SEBASTIAN BACH Chaconne in D minor from Violin Partita No. 2 Soyeon Kate Lee, piano FRANZ LISZT Fantasy on Two Themes from Mozart’s “The Marriage of Figaro” Ran Dank, piano SAMUEL BARBER Souvenirs, Suite for Piano Four-Hands, Op. 28…
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The Festival's 2020 student composers have created new works this summer for Festival fellows. This concert will feature their nine works and conversations about their pieces with Festival composer-in-residence Derek Bermel. LORA AL AHMAD (1995–) Wandering Mind Phoebe Robertson, flute • Nina Laube, bassoon NICHOLAS BENTZ (1994–) the sensation of slight things Ning Zhang, clarinet • TianYi Li, piano ERIC ESTRADA (1987–) About the Importance of Breathing Ye Jin Min, violin • Stephen Perkyns, cello SOOMIN KIM (1995–) Vires Diary…
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Performance spots are reserved for students in Sergiu Schwartz's studio. Any 2020 Bowdoin student is welcome to observe this class and submit questions; please sign up below. Online classes are held via Zoom. Please review our Zoom best practices guide. Please feel free to submit questions on any topics; some example topics include: • From practicing to your performance-the evolution process • Interpretative concepts in historic perspective (e.g. from Bach to Beethoven to Tchaikovsky) • Fingerings/bowings in different styles of compositions…
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Discussion Class: Learning New Pieces, Competitions, and Career Advice Public observers may view this event on our Livestream page. The sign up form is for student participants. This class is open to all 2020 Bowdoin students. Please sign up below. Online classes are held via Zoom. Please review our Zoom best practices guide. STUDENT SIGN UP
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Performance Class Public observers may view this event on our Livestream page. The sign up form is for student participants only. This class is open to all 2020 Bowdoin students. Please sign up below. Online classes are held via Zoom. Please review our Zoom best practices guide. Please note updated start time of 5:00 PM EDT. STUDENT SIGN UP
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JUPITER STRING QUARTET Nelson Lee, Meg Freivogel, violin • Liz Freivogel, viola • Daniel McDonough, cello CLAUDE DEBUSSY (1862-1918) String Quartet in G Minor, Op. 10 I. Animé et très décidé II. Assez vif et bien rythmé III. Andantino, doucement expressif IV. Très modéré – Très mouvementé KATI AGÓCS (1975-) Imprimatur Recitative I. Ostinato II. Enraptured Troping III. Meditation – Crystal Chains IV. Wild Dance V. Quodlibet Coda Performed without interruption. — Intermission — LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN (1770-1827) String Quartet…
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Class Format: Open Discussion This class is open to all 2020 Bowdoin students. Please sign up below. Online classes are held via Zoom. Please review our Zoom best practices guide.
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This class is open to all 2020 Bowdoin students. Please sign up below. Online classes are held via Zoom. Please review our Zoom best practices guide.
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This class is open to any 2020 Bowdoin student. Please sign up below. Online classes are held via Zoom. Please review our Zoom best practices guide.
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Performance Class Public observers may view this event on our Livestream page. The sign up form is for student participants only. This class is open to all 2020 Bowdoin students. Please sign up below. Online classes are held via Zoom. Please review our Zoom best practices guide. STUDENT SIGN UP
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Tuning Drums: Strategies and Experiments with Luke Rinderknecht This class is open to all 2020 Bowdoin students. Please sign up below. Online classes are held via Zoom. Please review our Zoom best practices guide.
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This class is open to all 2020 Bowdoin Festival students. Please sign up below. Online classes are held via Zoom. Please review our Zoom best practices guide.
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This class is open to all 2020 Bowdoin students. Please sign up below. Online classes are held via Zoom. Please review our Zoom best practices guide.
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ROTA, MOZART, & DOHNÁNYI NINO ROTA (1911-1979) Trio for Flute, Violin, and Piano I. Allegro ma non troppo II. Andante sostenuto III. Allegro vivace con spirito Susan Kang, flute • David Bowlin, violin • Alan Chow, piano WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART (1756-1791) Sonata for Piano Four-Hands in F Major, K. 497 I. Adagio – Allegro di molto II. Andante III. Allegro Elinor Freer, Pei-Shan Lee, piano — Intermission — ERNÖ DOHNÁNYI (1877-1960) Piano Quintet No. 1 in C Minor, Op. 1…
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Composer Gabriela Ortiz discusses her career and work. Access to scores and recordings will be shared in advance of the talk. SIGN UP TO JOIN THE ZOOM WEBINAR In the webinar format, you will be able to watch, listen, and chat in questions. You will not be able to share your own audio or video. After signing up, you will receive a confirmation email with the Zoom information. If you don’t see it, please check your spam.
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This class is open to all 2020 Bowdoin students. Please sign up below. Online classes are held via Zoom. Please review our Zoom best practices guide.
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Performance Class This class is open to all 2020 Bowdoin students. Please sign up below. Online classes are held via Zoom. Please review our Zoom best practices guide. Public observers may view this event on our Livestream page. The sign up form is for student participants only. STUDENT SIGN UP
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This class is open to students enrolled in June Han’s studio. Online classes are held via Zoom. Please review our Zoom best practices guide. If you are a 2020 Bowdoin Festival student interested in observing, please email Grace Bell.
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This class is open to all 2020 Bowdoin students. Please sign up below. Online classes are held via Zoom. Please review our Zoom best practices guide.
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The Festival’s 2020 Young Artists share new performances from home. JOHANN SEBASTIAN BACH (1685-1750) Cello Suite No. 6 in D Major, BWV 1012 IV. Sarabande Leo Kubota, cello FRÉDÉRIC CHOPIN (1810-1849) Étude Op. 10, No. 8 in F Major, “Sunshine” Morgan Hunkele, piano FRÉDÉRIC CHOPIN (1810-1849) Étude Op. 25, No. 12 in C Minor, “Ocean” Morgan Hunkele, piano GASPAR CASSADÓ (1897-1966) Suite for Cello Solo III. Intermezzo e danza finale Jonathan Miller, cello HENRI VIEUXTEMPS (1820-1881) Violin Concerto No. 4…
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In partnership with Chautauqua Institution and the Eastman School of Music, the Festival is pleased to present Only Art Held Me, the Ying Quartet's online performance series of the complete Beethoven String Quartet cycle. Ying Quartet Robin Scott, Janet Ying, violin • Phillip Ying, viola • David Ying, cello Beethoven String Quartet Cycle Part I Sunday, December 6 at 4:00 PM ET Concert and live Q&A with the quartet after the performance. String Quartet No. 3 in D Major, Op. 18, No. 3 String…
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The Festival is delighted to present a free online concert by faculty member and harpist June Han. The program will include works for solo harp by Alphonse Hasselmans, Louis Spohr, Marcel Tournier, and more. The concert is free, but we depend on the generosity of our audience to make this performance possible. Please consider making a gift to the Festival at bowdoinfestival.org/give. PROGRAM ANDRÉ JOLIVET (1905-1974) Prelude pour Harpe JOHANN SEBASTIAN BACH (1685-1750) Pièce en Sol LOUIS SPOHR (1784-1859) Fantasie for Harp in…
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In partnership with Chautauqua Institution and the Eastman School of Music, the Festival is pleased to present Only Art Held Me, the Ying Quartet's online ten-concert series of the complete Beethoven String Quartet cycle. Stay tuned for more performance dates coming up in 2021. Ying Quartet Robin Scott, Janet Ying, violin • Phillip Ying, viola • David Ying, cello Beethoven Quartet Cycle Part II Sunday, December 20 at 4:00 PM EST String Quartet No. 7 in F Major, Op. 59, No. 1 How to Watch Register for Chautauqua's CHQ Assembly to watch…
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In partnership with Chautauqua Institution and the Eastman School of Music, the Festival is pleased to present Only Art Held Me, the Ying Quartet's online ten-concert series of the complete Beethoven String Quartet cycle. Ying Quartet Robin Scott, Janet Ying, violin • Phillip Ying, viola • David Ying, cello Beethoven Quartet Cycle Part III Saturday, February 6 at 4:00 PM EST String Quartet No. 1 in F Major, Op. 18, No. 1 String Quartet No. 10 in E-flat Major, Op. 74 Viewing Link (must be signed in…
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In partnership with Chautauqua Institution and the Eastman School of Music, the Festival is pleased to present Only Art Held Me, the Ying Quartet's online ten-concert series of the complete Beethoven String Quartet cycle. Ying Quartet Robin Scott, Janet Ying, violin • Phillip Ying, viola • David Ying, cello Beethoven Quartet Cycle Part IV Sunday, February 7 at 4:00 PM EST String Quartet No. 2 in G Major, Op. 18, No. 2 String Quartet No. 4 in C minor, Op. 18, No. 4 How to Watch Register for Chautauqua’s…
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Keeping up with Festival Alumni Serena Canin, William Fedkenheuer, and Astrid Schween Please join us for a Zoom conversation between Artistic Directors David Ying and Phillip Ying and Festival alumni from three internationally renowned string quartets. The artists will reflect on their experiences as students at the Festival and discuss their musical journeys since. We hope to see you online for this special conversation followed by audience Q&A. This event is free. Please register below to receive the Zoom link…
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In partnership with Chautauqua Institution and the Eastman School of Music, the Festival is pleased to present Only Art Held Me, the Ying Quartet's online ten-concert series of the complete Beethoven String Quartet cycle. Ying Quartet Robin Scott, Janet Ying, violin • Phillip Ying, viola • David Ying, cello Beethoven Quartet Cycle Part V Saturday, March 20 at 4:00 PM EST String Quartet No. 11 in F Minor, Op. 95 String Quartet No. 9 in C Major, Op. 59, No. 3 How to Watch Register for Chautauqua’s CHQ Assembly to watch concerts live…
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In partnership with Chautauqua Institution and the Eastman School of Music, the Festival is pleased to present Only Art Held Me, the Ying Quartet's online ten-concert series of the complete Beethoven String Quartet cycle. Ying Quartet Robin Scott, Janet Ying, violin • Phillip Ying, viola • David Ying, cello Beethoven Quartet Cycle Part VI Sunday, March 21 at 4:00 PM EST String Quartet No. 12 in E-flat Major, Op. 127 How to Watch Register for Chautauqua’s CHQ Assembly to watch concerts live or on demand. Create a CHQ Assembly…
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Keeping up with Festival Alumni A Conversation with Composers Derek Bermel, Viet Cuong, and Vivian Fung Please join us for a free Zoom conversation between Artistic Directors David Ying and Phillip Ying and three contemporary chamber music composers recognized for their inventiveness and acclaimed new works. These Festival composition program alumni will share memories, provide insight into their creative process, and invite audience questions. The recording of the conversation will be available on our YouTube channel. ABOUT THE ARTISTS Festival composer-in-residence…
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