Conservatory

Saturday, April 6 | 7:30 p.m.
Memorial Chapel

ABOUT THE ARTIST

Five-time Grammy Award-winner Zakir Hussain enjoys fame not only in his native India but the world over. The Chicago Tribune says, “if there is such a thing as a tabla superstar, Zakir Hussain is it.” Hussain’s incredibly loyal and large fan base is composed of enthusiasts young and old, valuing all musical types and genres. Hussain’s 2023-24 offerings include a Classical Indian trio with Sabir Khan on sarangi and Debopriya Chatterjee on bansuri, two of India’s most accomplished traditional instrumentalists.

TICKET INFO

Purchase tickets from the Box Office (920-832-6749) or online (go.lawrence.edu/tickets)

Ticket (assigned seats) prices:

• Adults – $30 / $25
• Seniors – $25 / $20
• LU faculty/staff – $10 / $9
• Students (LU and non-LU with valid ID presented at the Box Office) – free

Monday, April 1 | 8 p.m.
Harper Hall

• Liz Pearse – Soprano
• Chelsea Czuchra – Flutes
• Lindsay Buffington – Harp

The Damselfly Trio presents the world premiere of Asha Srinivasan’s “Bhoomija Returns,” in addition to works by Ursula Mamlok, Kaija Saariaho, Alfred Zimmerlin, and Tania Léon.

Inspired by the Ramayana, “Bhoomija Returns” depicts a controversial scene in the Hindu epic where Bhoodevi the Earth goddess rises out of the ground to take the maligned princess Sita down to the earth, thus proving her innocence once and for all.

Free and open to the public!

Post-concert discussion with professors Asha Srinivasan and Constance Kassor.

Thursday, Feb. 29 | 7:30 p.m.
Friday, March 1 | 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, March 2 | 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, March 3 | 3 p.m.
Stansbury Theatre

Cendrillon (sung in French) music and libretto by Pauline Viardot, is a chamber operetta with dialogue in three acts by Pauline Viardot based on the story of “Cinderella.”

Alice Tierney (sung in English) had its world premiere on January 27th, 2023 at Oberlin Conservatory. The story, developed at Oberlin by composer Melissa Dunphy and librettist Jacqueline Goldfinger, follows four archeologists who unearth clues to the mysterious death of Alice Tierney in Colonial Philadelphia.

• Copeland Woodruff – Director
• Kristin Roach – Conductor & Music Director

Tickets

• Adults – $15
• Seniors – $10
• Non-LU student – $8
• Lawrence faculty, staff, and students (with valid ID) – FREE (only available in-person at the Box Office)

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Tuesday, Feb. 27 | 8-9:30 p.m.
Harper Hall

This concert is free and open to the public.

Bassist and composer Ike Sturm was raised in a musical home in Wisconsin, learning from his father, renowned composer and arranger, Fred Sturm. Ike has performed with Gene Bertoncini, Theo Bleckmann, Ingrid Jensen, Donny McCaslin, Bobby McFerrin, Ben Monder, Maria Schneider and Kenny Wheeler. He has played on four Downbeat award-winning recordings, as well as several Steve Reich releases on Canteloupe and Nonesuch Records. He has performed with Alarm Will Sound and the International Contemporary Ensemble, along with numerous creative ensembles in New York.

Ike studied jazz and classical bass and composition while earning undergraduate and graduate degrees at the Eastman School of Music. In addition, he studied privately with legendary bassist Dave Holland.

Saint Peter’s Church in Manhattan, where Sturm served as Music Director for the Jazz Ministry from 2004-2021, commissioned him to compose Jazz Mass, a work for voices, strings and soloists that merges diverse musical languages into a powerfully unified aesthetic. The piece was released to critical international acclaim, named one of Downbeat’s “Best Albums of the Year” and has been performed across the U.S., Scandinavia and Europe.

Thursday, Feb. 22 | 8-9:30 p.m.
Harper Hall

Paul Dietrich has been described as “an apt bandleader, an exceptional composer, and a superlative performer” (All About Jazz) and “a skilled composer” (JazzTrail) and his music has been praised as “stunningly beautiful” (Audiophile Audition) and “captivating” (Chicago Jazz Magazine).

A composer, trumpet player and educator based in the Midwest, Dietrich has been the leader of the Paul Dietrich Quintet since 2012 and the Paul Dietrich Jazz Ensemble since 2016. The Chicago-based Quintet has released two albums: Focus (2017, ears&eyes) and We Always Get There (2014, Blujazz). The Paul Dietrich Jazz Ensemble’s 2019 album Forward features guest artist and world-renowned drummer Clarence Penn (Dave Douglas, Maria Schneider) alongside many of the Midwest’s best jazz musicians, including Greg Ward, Russ Johnson, Dustin Laurenzi, Matt Gold, and Andy Baker.

This concert is free and open to all!

Blue Note Records 85th Anniversary Celebration, starring The Blue Note Quintet

Saturday, Feb. 17 | 7:30-9 p.m.
Memorial Chapel

Featuring Gerald Clayton, Joel Ross, Immanuel Wilkins, Kendrick Scott, and Matt Brewer

Blue Note Records celebrates their 85th Anniversary with a U.S. Tour featuring The Blue Note Quintet, honoring the label’s history and showcasing their current roster. Led by Gerald Clayton, a six-time Grammy nominee and renowned pianist, the group includes Joel Ross on vibraphone, Immanuel Wilkins on saxophone, Kendrick Scott on drums, and Matt Brewer on bass.

• Adults: $25/30
• Seniors: $20/25
• Students (with valid ID): FREE

Sunday, Feb. 11 | 7:30-9 p.m.
Memorial Chapel

Award winning pianist Kyungwha Chu performs as a soloist and chamber musician throughout the United States, Canada, Asia and Europe. Her performances have included appearances at New York’s 92nd street Y, Kennedy Center Washington D.C., Lincoln Center and Carnegie Hall New York.

She has appeared as a soloist with the Seoul Symphony Orchestra, Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra, Cleveland Institute of Music orchestra, and Royal Conservatory of Music Orchestra. Her awards include top prizes in the Korean Broadcasting System competition, Cleveland Institute of Music concerto competition and Royal Conservatory of Music concerto competition. She has participated in the professional training workshop at Carnegie where she worked with Yo-Yo Ma and Pamela Frank. In 2010 she was one of seven students of Leon Fleisher to perform all 32 Beethoven piano Sonatas in a single-day marathon concert. During the summer of 2014 she participated in the Pearlman Music Program, working with Itzhak Pearlman and Donald Weilerstein.

She holds a bachelor’s degree in piano performance from Cleveland Institute of Music and an Artists Diploma from the Royal Conservatory of Music. As a student of Leon Fleisher, she completed both the Graduate Performance Diploma and master’s degree at the Peabody Institute of Music. Currently, Kyungwha is pursuing a DMA at Stoney Brook University, studying with Christina Dahl and Gilbert Kalish.

Wednesday, Feb. 14 | 8-9:30 p.m.
Memorial Chapel

Hailing from Scotland, Heron Valley’s style is rooted in Scottish and Irish traditional music. The four-piece group features Abigail Pryde on fiddle, guitar, and vocals; Keith Morrison on keys; Alastair Maclean on bagpipes and whistles; and Callum Cronin on bass and guitar. Their diverse backgrounds create an eclectic sound that has received recognition for their singles and a nomination as an Up and Coming Artist of the Year at the MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards 2017. Heron Valley has performed at notable festivals including Festival Interceltique de Lorient and Tiree Music Festival.

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• Adult – $15
• Senior – $10
• Student – FREE

Friday, Feb. 2 | 7:30-9 p.m.
Memorial Chapel

The Escher String Quartet is acclaimed for their insightful music and beautiful tones. They have been recognized as a former BBC New Generation Artist and have received the Avery Fisher Career Grant. They have performed at prestigious venues like the BBC Proms at Cadogan Hall, and Wigmore Hall. In New York, they are season artists for the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center. Currently, the quartet is extensively touring the U.S., including notable venues such as Alice Tully Hall, Bohemian National Hall, the Library of Congress, and the Harris Theater. They are also performing in international locations such as Wigmore Hall, St. John in the Virgin Islands, and San Miguel De Allende in Mexico.