Mar 03
We'll be Bach - II
The second of Duo Concertante's two concerts presenting the complete works for violin and keyboard by J.S. Bach along with world premieres of Bach-inspired commissions by Clifford Crawley and Jocelyn Morlock.
Mar 04
Larry Vine
Lawrence Vine, principal horn of the National Arts Centre Orchestra, presents a program of music for solo horn, horn and piano, brass quintet and horn quartet. MUN performers include faculty Kristina Szutor, Karen Bulmer and Alan Klaus, as well as select students. Please note that this is a new addition to our concert series.
Mar 06 *CANCELLED*
Toccare - Flourishes for Organ and Brass
We regret that it has become necessary to cancel this concert. We hope to reschedule for the Fall of 2013.
Mar 08
L'Histoire du soldat
Igor Stravinsky's 1918 masterpiece L'Histoire du soldat is a classic fable of a fiddle-playing soldier who matches wits with the Devil. The ensemble of MUN faculty artists features the debut of new faculty member, Alan Klaus on trumpet, Nancy Dahn on violin, and a surprise guest narrator.
Mar 15
Facing Death
Winner of the Performers of the Year Opus Prize, the Quasar saxophone quartet is back in St. John’s to present a concert filled with emotion and contrast. The “4 amazing virtuosi” (Halifax Herald), ardent devotees of the music of our time, will perform a program featuring the piece Facing Death, a tribute to iconic jazz musician, Charlie Parker by the master of minimalism, Louis Andriessen. This show is a must for all lovers of daring and original music. www.quasar4.com
Mar 17
Late Viennese Masterworks
Nancy Dahn (violin), Timothy Steeves (piano) and Vernon Regehr (cello) revisit some of their favourite piano trios, performing Mozart's B-flat major Trio, Schubert's tranquil Notturno Trio, and closing with one of the very finest of the genre - Beethoven's grandiose Archduke Trio.
Mar 19
Dr. Sean Williams Lecture
See Music, Media & Culture Lecture Series
Mar 20
Sally Dibblee Vocal Master Class
Mar 21
David Malis Vocal Master Class
Mar 23
Stormy Weather - MUN Brass Ensemble
Join the MUN Brass Ensemble as they present a concert of music celebrating all things meteorological.
Mar 24
Thank you, Dr. Dunsmore!
Douglas Dunsmore, MUN's beloved director of choirs, is retiring after over 30 years of making choral magic in Newfoundland. Join us for a grand finale tribute concert featuring the MUN Festival and Chamber Choirs singing some of Doug's favorite works. At Gower Street United Church, 3 p.m.
Mar 28
Pocket Full O'Posy - MUN Wind Ensemble
Folk songs galore! Highlights include Grainger's seminal "Lincolnshire Posy", Howard Cable's "The Banks of Newfoundland", and "Lukey's Lullaby", the 2012 Terra Nova Composition Competition award-winning work by MUN alumnus Aiden Hartery.
