Music and storytelling have long been intertwined with one another. From Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s famous score that underlies the ballet performance of The Nutcracker to the trope of using Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov’s “Flight of the Bumblebee” in a film to create a sense of urgency or danger. But, while classical music has proven to be a powerful force in our culture, it’s … [Read more...] about Listening with our eyes
In celebration of African-American Heritage Month, music professor Dr. Richard Todd Payne, baritone, will join featured guest composer Zachary Redler to perform Redler’s one-act opera, “Movin’ Up in the World.” The opera is based on the story of LaFayette Draper and his achievements despite legal segregation. The recital will also feature music professors Dr. Peter Collins, … [Read more...] about One-act opera illustrates segregation struggles, celebrates African-American Heritage Month
Missouri State music professor Dr. Allison Storochuk (clarinet) will join University of Arkansas professors Lia Uribe (bassoon) and Tomoko Kashiwagi (piano) in a recital at 3:30 p.m., Feb. 7, in Ellis Recital Hall. The event is free and open to the public. The Diamanté Trio, as their group is called, will finish up their three-recital tour Sunday, Feb. 8 at Pittsburg State … [Read more...] about Music professor’s group to perform free recital Feb. 7