The ensemble presents its season opener at Upper Arlington High School. They will perform Fugue a la Gigue, J. S. Bach/arr. Gustav Holst; Song for Silent Voices, Wayne Oquin; Lincolnshire Posy, Percy Grainger; and Reliable Sources by Nico Muhly, featuring Karen Pierson, professor of bassoon.
Arturo Marquez's Conga del Fuego Nuevo concludes the program; transcription by Oliver Nickel. Russel C. Mikkelson, conductor; Alexander Gonzalez (Song for Silent Voices) and Brent Levine (Fugue a la Gigue), guest conductors.
This event is part of the Latin American Music Celebration at The Ohio State University, Sept. 23–Oct. 8, 2019.
In celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15–Oct. 15), the Ohio State School of Music and the Organization of Hispanic/Latino Faculty and Staff proudly present a series of concerts and musical experiences that highlight the culture of Latin America.
These events are free and open to the public.
Thank you to our sponsors
Center for Latin American Studies • Department of Spanish and Portuguese • Office of Outreach and Engagement • The Ohio Arts Council • The Ohio State University, Newark campus
School of Music ensembles are performing throughout the community while construction to Weigel Hall is underway. We extend our sincerest gratitude to our hosts for this performance.
A new home for the School of Music
The transformative Ohio State Arts District project includes a renovated and expanded School of Music. This new facility is an investment in our future performers, music educators, conductors and scholars. To learn more visit go.osu.edu/artsdistrict.
