Associate Professor of Music Lisa Romanul (piano) will be joined by Victor Romanul (violin) for a recital of music by Brahms, Bach, Debussy, Foote, and Ysaye.
William Hite is well known for his interpretation of Schubert’s magnificent song cycle Winterreise. Written in 1827, the year before Schubert’s death, this work is regarded as one of the most important vocal pieces of the Romantic Era. Hite’s visiting artist residence provides a special opportunity to hear the entire work in the remarkable Cole Memorial Chapel, a beautiful acoustic space that creates a connection between performer and audience.
Latin Grammy Award winning Flor de Toloache is an all-women Mariachi group from Brooklyn, whose diverse cultural and musical backgrounds create “an edgy, versatile and fresh take on traditional Mexican music.” Treating the Mariachi tradition with reverence while introducing modern interpretations, the group has captivated audiences around the world. We are thrilled to highlight Flor de Toloache during Women’s History Month, to enjoy their incredible music, and to celebrate their many accomplishments. Tickets are required but are available free of charge. To reserve tickets, contact the Watson Box Office.
College Organist Bill MacPherson celebrates the composer’s 334th birthday with music by both Bach and Dieterich Buxtehude, on Wheaton’s Casavant organ.
Founded by Associate Professor of Music Delvyn Case, the Deus Ex Musica Ensemble is dedicated to presenting sacred concert music in contexts that invite discussion and dialogue. Featuring Pulitzer Prize-winning composer John Harbison’s “Samuel Chapter” with soprano Emily Thorner, and Case’s song cycle “Darkness from which I come” with soprano Elisabeth Marshall. Followed by a discussion with Professor Harbison and members of Wheaton’s Department of Religion.
book & lyrics by Lynn Ahrens, music by Stephen Flaherty, directed by Clinton O’Dell, music director Tim HarboldThis Tony Award winning musical is the story of Ti Moune, a young woman searching for her life’s purpose, defying even the most impossible circumstances simply by choosing faith, forgiveness, and love.Tickets: $10 general, $5 with a Wheaton ID & seniors. For information and reservations, contact the Watson Box Office.
book & lyrics by Lynn Ahrens, music by Stephen Flaherty, directed by Clinton O’Dell, music director Tim Harbold
This Tony Award winning musical is the story of Ti Moune, a young woman searching for her life’s purpose, defying even the most impossible circumstances simply by choosing faith, forgiveness, and love.Tickets: $10 general, $5 with a Wheaton ID & seniors. For information and reservations, contact the Watson Box Office.
This performance by Grammy-nominated vocal ensemble Skylark, explores music inspired by art, and art inspired by music, including a newly commissioned work by Nell Shaw Cohen. The Wheaton Chorale and Chamber Singers will open the program and will join Skylark for a few selections. There will be a pre-concert talk by Skylark Artistic Director Matthew Guard beginning at 2:00 p.m.
book & lyrics by Lynn Ahrens, music by Stephen Flaherty, directed by Clinton O’Dell, music director Tim Harbold
This Tony Award winning musical is the story of Ti Moune, a young woman searching for her life’s purpose, defying even the most impossible circumstances simply by choosing faith, forgiveness, and love.Tickets: $10 general, $5 with a Wheaton ID & seniors. For information and reservations, contact the Watson Box Office.
Braxton Shelley, assistant professor of music at Harvard University, is a musicologist who specializes in African American popular music. His research and critical interests, while currently focused on African American gospel performance, extend into media studies, sound studies, phenomenology, homiletics and theology.
