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Aaron Copland School of Music Presents…
Postcards: A Faculty Recital
Gregory K. Williams, Viola
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
12:15pm
LeFrak Concert Hall
Free Admission
Featuring works by:
Donna Doyle; A. Leilahua Lanzilotti; Anthony R. Green; LJ White; Heinrich Ignaz Franz Biber; Günter Raphael; and World Premieres by Dennis Báthory-Kitsz and Lev “Ljova” Zhurbin.
LeFrak Concert Hall
65-30 Kissena Blvd
Flushing, NY 11367
Lecture Recital:
An Exploration of the Music of Günter Raphael
Tuesday, October 22, 2024
9:30 am
Boston University Composer’s Forum
I will be exploring the viola repertoire of Günter Raphael as well as giving students an overview of the creative output by this brilliant composer.
Boston University Composer’s Forum
855 Commonwealth Avenue
Boston, MA 02215
Postcards, A Viola Recital
Gregory K. Williams, Viola
Thursday, October 31, 2024
8:00pm (Central Time)
Davis Hall, University of Northern Iowa School of Music
Free Admission
Featuring works by:
Donna Doyle; A. Leilahua Lanzilotti; Anthony R. Green; LJ White; Heinrich Ignaz Franz Biber; Günter Raphael; and World Premieres by Dennis Báthory-Kitsz and Lev “Ljova” Zhurbin.
Davis Hall, University of Northern Iowa School of Music
1227 W. 27th Street
Cedar Falls, IA 50614
University of Northern Iowa Viola Festival
Saturday, November 2, 2024
9:00am – 6:00pm (Central Time)
I am honored to be the Guest Artist at this year’s University of Northern Iowa Viola Festival. I will be performing J.S. Bach’s Brandenburg Concerto No. 6, and Frank Bridge’s Lament for Two Violas with UNI’s Viola Faculty, Tyler Hendrickson, and will be working with students at the festival throughout the weekend.
Kaufman Music Center, Merkin Hall
129 West 67th Street
New York, NY 11023
For More Information About the University of Northern Iowa Viola Festival
Well They Should Be In The Manual:
Solo Viola Repertoire by Underrepresented Composers
NYSCAME/Suffolk Symposium Day
November 5, 2024
12:00pm
Robert Moses Middle School
I will be exploring and performing several viola works of various levels that should be considered for the next edition of the NYSSMA Manual.
Robert Moses Middle School
250 Phelps Lane
North Babylon, NY 11703
Postcards, A Viola Recital
Gregory K. Williams, Viola
Sunday, November 17, 2024
4:00pm
The Lilypad
Tickets: $15 Adults; $10 Students & Seniors (With ID); Children 12 & Under Free
Featuring works by:
Donna Doyle; A. Leilahua Lanzilotti; Anthony R. Green; LJ White; Heinrich Ignaz Franz Biber; Günter Raphael; Dennis Báthory-Kitsz; & Lev “Ljova” Zhurbin
The Lilypad
1353 Cambridge Street
Cambridge, MA 02139
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Parlando: Night music
Thursday, September 26, 2024
7:30pm – 9:00pm
Tickets: $25 – $35
Featured Artists
Yoobin Son, flute
Parker Ramsay, harp
Ian Niederhoffer, conductor
Program
GABRIEL FAURÉ – Nocturne from Shylock, Op. 57
TORU TAKEMITSU – Toward the Sea II
W.A. MOZART – Concerto for Flute, Harp, and Orchestra in C Major, K. 299
II. Andantino
BÉLA BARTÓK – Music for Strings, Percussion and Celesta, Sz. 106
From nocturnes to lullabies to Eine Kleine Nachtmusik, music and the night have long been linked. But what exactly makes music sound like nighttime? Join Parlando as conductor Ian Niederhoffer explores the music of the night. The program includes Gabriel Fauré’s serene Nocturne from Shylock, Toru Takemitsu’s eerie Toward the Sea II, featuring flautist Yoobin Son and harpist Parker Ramsay, music from Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s dreamy Flute and Harp Concerto, and Bartok’s legendary Music for Strings, Percussion and Celesta.
Kaufman Music Center, Merkin Hall
129 West 67th Street
New York, NY 11023
JWM: A Theatrical Company presents…
Hello Dolly
Tuesday, September 10, 2024, at 2pm and 5pm
– Sutton Place, E. 56th Street, New York, NY
Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at 2pm
– Naumberg Bandshell, Central Park, New York, NY
Tickets are free to the public.
Lyra Music Festival Faculty Concert
I will be performing along with pianist Diyi Tang, violinist, Gergana Haralampieva, and cellist Jisoo Ok.
Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Program to include:
Gaspar Cassadó: Requiebros
Sakari Dixon Vanderveer: El príncipe sombrío y los recuerdos de su niñez (The Somber Prince and the Memories of His Childhood)
William Grant Still: Suite for violin and piano
Robert Schumann: Symphonic Etudes Op.13
— Intermission —
Felix Mendelssohn: Piano Trio No. 1 in D minor, Op. 49
Johannes Brahms : Piano Quartet No.1, Op.25
Howland Cultural Center
Beacon, NY
Viola Audition Bootcamp of Dr. Greg Williams Summer 2024
This summer, Dr. Gregory K. Williams (Viola Faculty at the Aaron Copland School of Music and Lyra Chamber Music Festival) will be hosting a Viola Audition Bootcamp, taking place at Opera America, 330 7th Avenue, 7th Floor, New York, NY (a 5 minute walk from Penn Station). This workshop will be taking place between July 17 and July 31st.
This workshop will be in person, and available to all serious viola students (High School students 16 and over, College, and young Professionals) who are looking to workshop their audition materials for upcoming auditions. The first component will feature three 2-hour studio classes (July 17th, 24th, 31st from 11:00am-1:00pm). Each week there will be a different focus for repertoire in the studio classes (Week 1- Solo Bach; Week 2- Viola Concerti and Sonatas; Week 3- Scales, Etudes, Excerpts). In addition, private lessons will also be available, either on the same date as the masterclass, or on a different day of the week. There will also be an audit option for those who want to observe the workshops, but may not be in a position where they are performing.
RATES FOR PARTICIPATION:
- 3 Two hour Studio Classes + 3 One hour Private Lessons = $390 for total workshop
- 1 hour lessons = $120 per lesson
- Studio class alone (while participating) = $50 per two hour studio class
- Auditing studio class (without performing) = $25 per two hour studio class
Limited financial assistance and scholarships are available. A minimum of three full participants is needed to operate the workshop. Due to space capacity at Opera America, the workshop will have to be capped at a total of 11 participants. Participants will be responsible for transportation and cost of meals.
Deadline for application is Sunday, July 14.
Red Door Chamber Players
“By the Sea”
The Red Door Chamber Players will be performing again, featuring a summer themed concert! This concert will feature Lisa Casal-Galietta and Kristin Nikaj on violin, I will be performing on viola, and Diana Golden will be performing on cello!
Sunday, July 28th, 2024, 3:00pm
Westhampton Presbyterian Church
90 Meetinghouse Road
Westhampton Beach, NY
Tickets:
Adults $30; Students (12-18) and Seniors (65+) $15; Children (5-12) $5
Tickets can be purchased at the Church Office or at Lynne’s Cards and Gifts in Westhampton Beach. For more information, please call 631-288-2576.
American Viola Society Festival:
An Exploration of the Solo Viola Music of Anthony R. Green
I will be speaking with the distinguished composer Anthony R. Green about several of his career and his solo pieces for viola, at the American Viola Society Festival at the Colburn School.
Thursday, June 20, 2024 from 9:15am – 10:15am (Pacific Time Zone)
ANTHONY R. GREEN- Nachtspiel
ANTHONY R. GREEN- Two Pages for Kara
ANTHONY R. GREEN- on/Zeker
Colburn School of Music
200 S. Grand Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90012
New Haven Symphony Orchestra
Saturday, June 15, 2024 from 8:00pm – 9:40pm
New Haven Green
International Festival of Arts & Ideas: Celebrate New Haven
New Haven Green
250 Temple Street
New Haven, CT 06511
Distinguished Concerts Orchestra
Sunday, June 9, 2024 from 2:00pm – 4:00pm
We Sing! We Rise! We Soar! The Music of Christopher Tin & Greg Gilpin
Stern Auditorium/Perelman Stage, Carnegie Hall
881 Seventh Avenue
New York, NY 10019
ASCM Viola Day
Wednesday, February 21 from 10:00am – 4:30pm
Registration begins at 9:30am
LeFrak Concert Hall, Aaron Copland School of Music
Queens College
65-30 Kissena Blvd.
Flushing, NY 11367
Parlando: Transient Voices
Sunday, February 25 from 3:00pm – 5:00pm
Tickets $25-35.
AIDA SHIRAZI – Umbra
DMITRI SHOSTAKOVICH – Symphony No. 14
Irina Rindzuner, soprano
Mikhail Svetlov, bass-baritone
How can music grab on to something as it slips away? Join Parlando as it explores how music captures the ephemeral, from the memory of home, to nature, or to life itself. Works include Aida Shirazi’s mystical Umbra and Dmitri Shostakovich’s deeply evocative Symphony No. 14, featuring Irina Rindzuner and Mikhail Svetlov.
Kaufman Music Center, Merkin Hall
129 West 67th Street
New York, NY 10023
Gregory K. Williams, Solo Recital
Wednesday, March 6 from 7:00pm – 8:15pm
Free Admission
GÜNTER RAPHAEL- Sonata, op. 46, no. 3
DONNA DOYLE- Cave of the Heart (Iowa Premiere)
NOKOTHULA NGWENYAMA- Sonoran Storm
ANTHONY R. GREEN- on/Zeker
LJ WHITE- Look After You
J. S. BACH- Suite No. 2 in d minor
Lisbon Public Library
101 East Main St. Lisbon, Iowa
Gregory K. Williams, Guest Artist Recital
Thursday, March 7 from 7:30pm – 8:45pm
Free Admission
GÜNTER RAPHAEL- Sonata, op. 46, no. 3
DONNA DOYLE- Cave of the Heart (Iowa Premiere)
NOKOTHULA NGWENYAMA- Sonoran Storm
ANTHONY R. GREEN- on/Zeker
LJ WHITE- Look After You
J. S. BACH- Suite No. 2 in d minor
Voxman Music Building
Recital Hall – VOX 2301
93 East Burlington Street, Iowa City, IA 52240
Person, Place, Thing (Radio Show featuring special guest Ian Niederhoffer of Parlando)
Saturday, January 27 from 2:00pm – 3:15pm
As part of the podcast, I will be performing a track from my album: SHADOWS: The Unaccompanied Viola Sonatas of Günter Raphael.
Kaufman Music Center, Ann Goodman Recital Hall
129 West 67th Street
New York, NY 10023
Album Release Party (on Zoom!)
Friday, February 2 from 8:00pm – 8:30pm
Sign in begins at 7:30pm
This is to celebrate the album release of SHADOWS: The Unaccompanied Viola Sonatas of Günter Raphael.
University of Tennessee Knoxville Viola Celebration
Saturday, October 21 at 5:00pm
Powell Recital Hall at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Natalie L. Haslam Music Center
1741 Volunteer Blvd
Knoxville, TN 37996
Piano by Nature, Singing Noise Colors Series
Thursday, October 5 – Sunday, October 8
Piano by Nature
32 Champlain Ave.
Westport, NY 12993
Featuring solo and chamber works by composer Dennis Báthory-Kitsz (performed on viola and violin)
Parlando
Wednesday, October 4, 7:30pm
Merkin Hall at Kaufman Music Center
129 West 67th Street
New York, NY 10023
Featuring works by Roukens, Lopez, and Tchaikovsky
Gregory K. Williams 