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The Visiting Artist Program presents the Tyshawn Sorey Trio

Watson Fine Arts - Weber Theatre Norton, MA, United States

Composer, multi-instrumentalist, and scholar Tyshawn Sorey leads his highly lauded and category-defying trio of piano, bass, and drums. Sorey is a 2017 MacArthur fellow and has performed with musicians including Vijay Iyer, Steve Coleman, John Zorn and Anthony Braxton, as well as the International Contemporary Ensemble. “Here is an extraordinary talent who can see across the entire musical landscape.” —Alex Ross, The New Yorker. Sorey and Assistant Professor of Music, Will Mason will present a pre-concert talk at 6:00 p.m. in the same location.

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Leslie Amper, Piano

Watson Fine Arts - Weber Theatre Norton, MA, United States

Associate Professor of Music Leslie Amper presents a solo piano recital of classical works, including Beethoven, Sonata opus 31, No. 2 (Tempest), Schumann, Fantasy Pieces and Debussy, Estampes.

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Lauren Henderson Quartet

Cole Memorial Chapel Norton, MA, United States

Lauren Henderson ’09 returns to Wheaton with jazz interpretations and original music. Henderson blends her Latin, Caribbean and African heritage to create a unique vocal approach, backed by NYC-based musicians Damian Sim, Michael Thurber and Allan Mednard. A former member of Wheaton’s Jazz Band and Voices United to Jam, she returns to campus from touring the US, Germany, Russia, Italy, Spain and Mexico. We welcome her back to celebrate her musical successes at home and abroad.

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Winterreise

Cole Memorial Chapel Norton, MA, United States

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.

Mariachi Feminino

Watson Fine Arts - Weber Theatre Norton, MA, United States

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.

Happy Birthday, J.S. Bach!

Cole Memorial Chapel Norton, MA, United States

College Organist Bill MacPherson celebrates the composer’s 334th birthday with music by both Bach and Dieterich Buxtehude, on Wheaton’s Casavant organ.

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Deus Ex Musica Ensemble

Emerson Dining Hall – Faculty Dining Room

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.

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Event Series Once On This Island

Once On This Island

Watson Fine Arts - Weber Theatre Norton, MA, United States

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.

Event Series Once On This Island

Once On This Island

Watson Fine Arts - Weber Theatre Norton, MA, United States

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.