Missouri State’s award-winning troupe Opera Theatre will perform a double bill of operas this weekend at First and Calvary Presbyterian Church. Operas to be performed The group will perform the short operas, “Saint Thomas the Carpenter” and “Suor Angelica” in performances on April 8 and April 10. Saint Thomas the Carpenter Bruce Trinkley's opera “Saint Thomas the … [Read more...] about Opera Theatre explores themes of piety in weekend performances
Music professors Dr. John Prescott and Dr. Cynthia Green Libby will travel to China next month to debut Prescott's piece, "Baroque Concerto for 2 Oboes and Chamber Orchestra." Genesis of the piece The piece features two oboes and chamber orchestra. It premiered in the U.S. at the 2015 Composition Festival with Libby performing with music department head Dr. Julie … [Read more...] about Professors to premiere orchestra piece in China
MSU Chamber Orchestra members have learned a lot from their trip over fall break. Food, culture and the chance to collaborate with foreign musicians has really left an impact on the students. On Chinese food Anna: “Chinese food initially was … interesting, only because we are changing cultures and we are exposed to a lot of seafood that we have not had before. The more we … [Read more...] about Chamber orchestra wraps up trip in China
The Missouri State University Chamber Orchestra has left for their 2013 China Tour. The tour includes: Yew Chung International School of Qingdao on Oct. 14 Qingdao Amerasia International School on Oct. 14 Qingdao University, International Communication Center on Oct. 15 The tour is led by Drs. Amy Muchnick and David Hays. The group will play works by J.S. Bach, Dello … [Read more...] about Chamber orchestra makes way to China