Focus Festival 2004 - Krystof Penderecki
Krzysztof Penderecki's Remarks
Students in the Conservatory of Music enjoyed a rare opportunity to work closely with world renowned composer, Krzysztof Penderecki, as he rehearsed his compositions as featured composer for B-W's biennial FOCUS Festival of Contemporary Music.
The two-concert festival featured his works and the Polish composer received an honorary Doctor of Music degree from the College. B-W was his only stop on this rare visit to the United States, a fact that drew contemporary music lovers to Berea from throughout the area.
"Those of us who are musicians owe everything to composers, " said Professor Dwight Oltman conductor of B-W's orchestra and symphonic wind ensemble. 
"They create the blueprints for our musical activity. When students have an opportunity to interact with a world-class composer, it is an incredible experience. I am sure that playing under the baton of Krzysztof Penderecki will be one if the memorable events that our students remember for a lifetime."
Described as "One of the giants of Western civilization in the later part of the 20th century," Penderecki has been honored, not only by his native Poland, but also Italy, Germany, France, Monaco, Ireland and the U.S. as well. He has won a Grammy, an Emmy and, in 2000 received the Cannes Classical Award as "Living Composer of the Year." His works span the gamut from opera, to symphony, to chamber works.
2004 Event Description
This year the B-W Conservatory will feature Polish composer Krzysztof Penderecki and his works. Penderecki recently won Japan's 2004 Praemium Imperiale (one of the richest prizes in the arts world). He will be conducting a selection of his Large Ensemble works on Saturday, November 13, and will attend the Sunday, November 14th Solo and Chamber Music concert. Members of the Baldwin-Wallace College Conservatory Faculty, Wind Ensemble, Symphony Orchestra, College Choir, B-W Singers, and Chamber Groups will take part. In conjunction with the Saturday concert, Penderecki will be awarded an honorary doctorate from Baldwin-Wallace College. A reception sponsored by the Cleveland Society of Poles will follow the concert at the Strosacker College Union open to all those in attendance. The faculty, guest and student performers will be coached by Krzyzstof Penderecki throughout his week-long visit to the Baldwin-Wallace campus beginning November 8th. There will be two opportunities for the public to attend informative sessions with Penderecki on Tuesday, November 9, and Friday, November 12 (see below for more details). Photo courtesy: Katharina Freiberger
FOCUS 2004: KRZYSZTOF PENDERECKI
November 7-14, 2004
Sunday, November 7, 4:00 p.m., Music of Contemporary Composers
Opening Concert
A Gift of Memories - Marilyn Shrude
Melodrama (US Premiere) - Edwin London
Images from the Eye of the Dolphin - Ed Miller
London Serenade - Bernard Rands
Cleveland Chamber Symphony
Steven Smith conducting
FREE General admission. (this concert only).
Tuesday, November 9, 7:30-9:00 p.m.
Krzysztof Penderecki Conducts Composition Students Workshop
FREE and Open to the Public - Chamber Hall
Friday, November 12, 5:00-6:00 p.m.
Question and Answer Session with Krzysztof Penderecki
FREE and Open to the Public
Saturday, November 13, 8:00 p.m., Music of Krzysztof Penderecki The Conferring of an Honorary Degree: Doctor of MusicLarge Ensemble ConcertPittsburgh Overture B-W Symphonic Wind Ensemble Dwight Oltman conductingFlute Concerto
B-W Symphony Orchestra
George Pope, flute
Krzysztof Penderecki conducting
Te Deum
Nanette Canfield, soprano; Joanne Uniatowski, alto; Jared Leal, tenor; Ray Liddle, bassB-W Symphony Orchestra, College Choir, B-W Singers Krzysztof Penderecki conducting Reception at Strosacker College Unionsponsored by Cleveland Society of Poles Sunday, November 14, 2:00 p.m., Music of Krzysztof Penderecki
Solo and Chamber Music Concert
Entrata for Brass Instruments and Timpani
B-W Brass Choir
John Brndiar conducting
Capriccio for Tuba Solo
Bryan McElhaney, tuba
String Trio
Julian Ross, violin; Louise Zeitlin, viola, Regina Mushabac, cello
Sonata for Violin and Piano
Julian Ross, violin; Robert Mayerovitch, piano
Divertimento for Cello Solo
Regina Mushabac, cello
Quartet for Clarinet and String Trio
Romie deGuise-Langlois, clarinet; Julian Ross, violin; Louise Zeitlin, viola;
Regina Mushabac, cello
(as coached by Penderecki throughout the week)
BALDWIN-WALLACE COLLEGE FOCUS FESTIVAL OF CONTEMPORARY MUSIC Gamble Auditorium/Chamber HallKulas Musical Arts Building, 96 Front Street, BereaFor Directions to BW: www.bw.edu/quickfacts/directions/index.html (all events are held in Gamble unless otherwise noted)$15 per ticket per concert (reserved seating) FREE with Baldwin-Wallace College ID Call (440) 826-2207 for tickets and information or email bachfestival@bw.edu
For more information about Penderecki see this site (in English) and his Web page (in Polish)
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