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3-1-1998

Concerto-Aria Concert

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Recommended Citation School of Music, "Concerto-Aria Concert" (1998). School of Music Programs. 1648. https://ir.library.illinoisstate.edu/somp/1648

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Featuring I Concerto-Aria Competition Winners I Sabina White, Kristin White, Soprano I and · Yalin Song, 11 also featuring Marc Lebovitz I as narrator on Prokofiev's I Peter and the Wolf Braden Auditorium Sunday Afternoon I The eighty-fourth program of the 1997-98 season March 1, 1998 I 3:00 p.m. PROGRAM I I

Sabina Michelle White, first year graduate student in Music Performance, is a Concerto for Flute and Orchestra, (1926) Carl Nielsen I I flutist in the Illinois State Wind Symphony and Illinois State Symphony Orches- (1865-1931) tra. She holds a bachelor's degree from Illinois State University, where she has Sabina White, Flute studied with Max Schoenfeld and Kimberly Risinger. She previously won the I I ISU Concerto Competition in 1996, and has recently been selected to perform in Susan Milan's Masterclass at Eastern Illinois University. As an active member of the Joliet American Legion Band, she travels to state and national competi­ tions every year. Her future plans include pursuing a doctorate in flute perfor­ Sieben fruhe Lieder (Seven Early Songs) (1905-8) I I mance, teaching at the college level and obtaining a position in a professional Nacht (Night) (1885-1935) orchestra. Sabina currently studies with Kimberly Risinger. Im Zimmer (In the Room) rev. / orchestrated, 1928 Die Nachtigall (The Nightingale) I I Already as a high school student, Kristin White's exceptional voice was recog­ Kristin White, Soprano nized and she was invited to sing the National Anthem at two Chicago Bulls games. During the summers of her high school years, Kristin sang extensively with the Woodstock Community Music Theater. During Kristin's freshman year I I at Illinois State University she was awarded first place at the National Associa­ Concerto for Cello No. 1 in C Major (1761-1765) Franz Joseph Haydn t.ion of Teachers of Singing student auditions at Charleston, Illinois. At ISU she has been both a member and soloist with University Choir, Concert Choir, and Allegro (1732-1809) I I the Madrigal Singers under the direction of Dr. James Major. In opera produc­ Yalin Song, Cello tions at ISU, Kristin has performed the leading roles as Musetta in Puccini's La Boheme and the Mother in Menotti's Ahmal and the Night Visitors. Kristin is I I also a composer of songs and enjoys performing them on her at local establishments in this community. Kristin has studied voice at ISU with Peter Peter and the Wolf, Op. 67 (1936) Sergei Prokofiev Schuetz, to whom she is very grateful for the training and guidance of her (1891-1953) I singing. Marc Lebovitz, Narrator Yalin Song has studied cello since he was 6 years old. He obtained his bachelor's degree in 1996 from the Central Conservatory of Music in Beijing, China and I I received a Diploma of Advanced Studies from the Royal Academy of Music in London, England in 1997. In 1997, he was chosen to perform in the Steven BIOGRAPHIES Isserlis Cello Master class in London. Also, he obtained a British and China I I Trust Scholarship. In 1996, he was invited to attend the Lyon Modem Music Festival in France. In 1997, he was awarded second place in the May Mukle Marc Lebovitz, a Chicago native, has been on the University News Service staff Cello Competition in London. In November 1997, he took first place in the for 20 years. Previously he was a newspaper reporter in the Chicago area and at MTNA State Competition in Illinois. He is currently studying performance at the Bloomington Pantagraph. He is a 1972 graduate of Illinois State University. I I Illinois State University with Professor Gregory Hamilton. Lebovitz attributes his appreciation for and enjoyment of music to his parents and hopes to return the favor by instilling that appreciation and enjoyment in his own children. He and his wife, Lynn, are the parents of Cody, thirteen-years­ I I old, and Hannah, eight-years-old. I I I I Alban Berg : Seven Early Songs I. Nacht (Night)

I Twilight floats above the valley's night, mists are hanging, there's a whispering brook.

I I Now the covering veil is lifted quiet, 1 oh come and look, oh look! I See the magic land before our gaze, tall .as dreams the silver mo un­ i tains stand, 11 II crossed by silent paths shining from a secret land. Noble pure, 11 I the dreaming country sleeps.

By the path the shadow black and high of a beach; 11 I a wisp of white smoke creeps to the darkening sky. I Where the valley is the darkest hue I countless little lights shine silently.

I)Oh my soul, drink of solitude! 1 Come and see, oh see. WILUm90.9 I THE Cu\SSI ALO E I I ·~/'.Fl Ce /.._.9 4 / I II. Im. Zimmer (In the Room) I I Enjoy the An autumn night. The evening looks in with it's dying light. I I Performance Tonight A fire gaily burns, crackles and brightly glows by turns. I 1 so! here at ISU ...

My head upon your knee; I I that's happiness! Then try When my eyes your loving face caress, I I how silently the minutes flee. I 1. III. Die Nachtigall (The Nightingale) I I The nightingale, which sings to thee throughout the night, discloses in gardens it's sweet melody, I .I heard echoing from tree to tree, that bears a thousand roses. I I She used to be a wild young maid, weekdays 7-9pm now she in meditation walks in the sun and scorns the shade, nor of the wind and rain afraid I Is it pain or exaltation? I I The nightingale, which sings to thee throughout the night, I I discloses in gardens it's sweet melody, heard echoing from tree to tree, I that bears a thousand roses. I FM 89.9 I I Your station for NPR News & classical music! ORCHESTRA PERSONNEL I

Violin I Cello · Ben Roberts, Co11certmaster Brian Gaoria, Principal Scott Reynolds, Principal Jennifer Smith Marie Zieske Laura Maland I Miquel DePablo Kimberly Martin Colleen Moss Nicole Novak Al Bartosik Kurt Hoffman Ryan Heseltine, Pri11cipal I Mary Gomez Aaron Gradburg Shay Einhorn Alex Stevens Charles Davenport Vic Pesavento Matt Stedman Katie Peabody, Assista111 Be.:ky Mertz Bass Darcie Condon I Ben Sullivan, Co-Principal II Cliff Hunt, Co-Principal Megan Brady, Principal Allen Legutki, Principal Jackie Stevenson Flute Aimee Dorward I Michelle Kang Christina Barnes, Principal Jennifer Drennan Kelli Stocker Sabina White Peter Juffernbruch Rick Warner Tarlton Atkinson Keith Larkowski Deana Rumsey, Co-Principal Jason Settlemoir, Co-Pri11cipal Elizabeth Hunt Jennifer Schram), Co-Principal Christine Sands , Chris Baranyk Neil Crotty Suzanne Ink Andrea Lawhun, Principal Debbi Flowers Percussion Shawn Neely, Principal I Peggy Weiss, Principal Bethany Orser Steve Hampton Scott Patka Emily Daoust I ISU INSTRUMENTAL FACULTY Kim Risinger, Flute Judy Dicker, Oboe Aris Chavez, Clarinet Michael Dicker, Bassoon Joe Neisler, Hom Amy Gilreath, Trumpet Steve Parsons, Trombone David Collier, Percussion Sarah Gentry, Violin Kate Hamilton, Viola Greg Hamilton, Cello Willian1 Koehler, Bass David Zerkel, Tuba/Euphonium I STAFF Anne Decker, Assistanr Conductor Colleen Moss, Orchestra Manager I Librarian I ORCHESTRA COMMITTEE Kimberly Martin, Chairman Christina L. Barnes Anne Decker Ryan Heseltine Benjamin Roberts I I