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The Man and His Music
CHRISTOPHER O’RILEY loves music. He loves performing. He loves teaching. And he excels at all three. You know he loves teaching because of his wonderful radio show “From The Top” where he hosts, accompanies, and encourages young musicians from around the country. And if you attended his all-Schumann performance at the Sottile Theatre on... Read »
Collegiate Opera at Spoleto
UNDER THE SUPERVISION of faculty members David Templeton (director and producer), Deanna McBroom (musical director), and Irina Pevzner (pianist), Gianni Schicchi comes alive through an accomplished cast of College of Charleston students. Tenor Jonathan White, singing the role of Rinuccio, has a warm, full-bodied, and smooth voice that excels in a technically demanding role.... Read »
A Gold Medal Pianist
JUST WHEN YOU THOUGHT the regular musical series was over, and just before Spoleto begins, the College of Charleston is hosting another superb piano performance this Saturday night. And admission is free. But don’t let that fool you, because once again you’re in for a treat. A gold medal treat. Hsing-Chwen Hsin is one... Read »
Enrique Graf, piano mentor
AS PROMISED, below is part 2 of our interview with Enrique Graf, Artist in Residence at the College of Charleston, who will be performing next Tuesday night at the Sottile Theatre. The interview speaks for itself, but here are a few more interesting things you might want to know about Enrique’s background. He was... Read »
Guest Pianist, Hartmut Sauer
THE STELLAR College of Charleston 2009–2010 International Piano Series begins next week with a performance by Hartmut Sauer. As promised, we will be providing Lindsay Koob’s program notes for each of these concerts in advance as a way of preparing our readers for the best possible listening experience. Hartmut has been featured in concerts... Read »
Premier Piano Performances
THE INTERNATIONAL PIANO SERIES at the College of Charleston has become one of the city’s most cherished performing arts institutions since 1990, which is when distinguished pianist and C of C Artist-in-Residence Enrique Graf founded it. This year’s schedule includes four superb pianists and five concerts that you don’t want to miss. As a... Read »
