Bach Festival Honored by House of Representatives
John L. Mica of Florida stood in the U.S. House of Representatives to recognize the 75th Anniversary of the Bach Festival Society. Here is the official record of his recognition.
Summer Music Academy
The Bach Festival Society of Winter Park is pleased to announce a NEW in-depth program, the Summer Music Academy: Vocal Division, June 20–26, 2010, for students who have completed grades 9–12. The Summer Music Academy will offer students interested in Choir, Opera, or Musical Theater a rich variety of workshops, individual instruction, performances, and FUN!
Led by the Bach Festival Society’s award-winning Artistic Director and Conductor, Dr. John Sinclair, and Rollins Assistant Professor of Voice, Dr. Julia K. Foster, students will choose either the Musical Theater or Opera focus and engage with high-caliber artists, including Kevin Gray, known most prominently for playing The Phantom on Broadway, and baritone Paul Rowe, Professor of Voice at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and Artistic Director of the Madison Early Music Festival. Other instructors, musicians, and activities will ensure a wonderful week.
All programs are held on the beautiful campus of Rollins College in Winter Park. Complete tuition and fees for the week-long Academy are $310, and applications are due May 21. Visit the Summer Music Academy page for more information.
Andrew von Oeyen replaces Gutierrez
The Bach Festival Society of Winter Park has just been informed that Horacio Gutièrrez, the featured performer on the March 28 Visiting Artist series recital, has fallen ill. We are very lucky to have secured an outstanding replacement who will be flying directly from Paris specifically for this engagement. Andrew von Oeyen is a critically acclaimed pianist with an elite international performing résumé who rose to the public spotlight in America in July 2009 when he played with the National Symphony Orchestra under Erich Kunzel for “A Capitol Fourth” celebration, broadcast nationally on PBS stations. Von Oeyen’s program features several works from his recent recording, including pieces by Berg, Beethoven, and Liszt.
On this program, Mr. von Oeyen will be performing:
Sonata in B minor by Berg
Sonata No. 23 in f minor, Op. 57 “Appassionata” by Beethoven
Vallée d’Obermann (from Années de Pèlerinage) by Liszt
Elsa’s Bridal Procession (from Lohengrin) by Wagner/arr. Liszt
Rigoletto Paraphrase by Verdi/arr. Liszt
Read Andrew von Oeyen’s full bio here.
See Mr. von Oeyen perform on July 2009’s “A Capitol Fourth” celebration on YouTube.
Show & Go Promotions
Look for the 75th Anniversary Show and Go logo on Winter Park merchant’s windows and ask for the special offer from participating merchants. Below is just a sample of some of the offers you can take advantage of.
Tropical Smoothie 10% off
Thread Boutique 10% off
Bosphorous Restaurant 10% off
Jacobson’s 20% off
Tolla’s Restaurant $5.00 off
Eileen Fisher $25.00 off purchase of $50.00 or more
Cerise Boutique 10% off
Spice and Tea exhcange free spice blend with purchase of $15.00 or more
Peterbrooke 10% off one item
