Austin Peay State University Provost Lecture Series to focus on Chinese Guzheng
January 17, 2012
Clarksville, TN – An Austin Peay State University music professor’s expertise in the music of the guzheng instrument, which has seen a revitalization, based on her recent first-hand experience in China will be the next session of the Provost Lecture Series program.
Dr. Ann Silverberg, professor of music, will present “The Chinese Guzheng: Old and New” from 3:00pm-4:30pm, Thursday, January 19th in the Morgan University Center, Room 303. All presentations in the Provost Lecture Series are free and open to the public. [Read more]
Renowned soprano Burrows to perform at APSU on October 30th
October 24, 2011
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Arts and Heritage Development Council, in cooperation with the Clarksville Community Concert Association and Austin Peay State University Department of Music, will present renowned soprano and Clarksville native Melissa Shippen Burrows in concert at 7:00pm, October 30th, in the APSU Music/Mass Communication Concert Hall.
Described by The New York Times as “a dramatic soprano with an attractive, powerful sound,” as “angelic” by The Washington Post and, according to Theater Scene, “appealing and lyrical,” Burrows has made debuts in her young career throughout the United States, Europe and Asia.
Melissa Shippen Burrows
Listening to the Claremont Trio Is Pure Joy
October 18, 2011
Clarksville, TN – Musicians say that when people play or sing especially well together that they “have lived together.” In the case of two-thirds of the Claremont Trio, this is especially true since Emily Bruskin, who plays the violin, and Julia Bruskin, who plays the cello, are twins. Emily and Julia’s best friend, Donna Kwong, and they formed the Claremont Trio in 1999 at The Juilliard School.
These marvelous performers recently appeared at Austin Peay State University during the October 14th presentation by the Clarksville Community Concert Association apart of their Community Concert Series. In addition to performing at the concert, the musicians gave a series of master classes to music students at Austin Peay State University.
Melissa Shippen Burrows to give free concert at APSU
October 17, 2011
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Arts & Heritage Development Council, in cooperation with the Clarksville Community Concert Association and Austin Peay State University Department of Music, proudly presents renowned soprano and Clarksville native Melissa Shippen Burrows in concert at Austin Peay State University’s MMC Concert Hall on Sunday, October 30th, at 7:00pm.
Described by The New York Times as ‘a dramatic soprano with an attractive, powerful sound,’ as ‘angelic’ by the Washington Post, and according to Theater Scene, ‘appealing and lyrical,’ Melissa has made debuts in her young career throughout the United States, Europe, and Asia. The soprano was heard on her first official release Belle Nuit with Vesselina Kasarova after her international win at the Viotti Vokal Genial Competition. [Read more]
The Claremont Trio to perform in Clarksville on October 14th
October 9, 2011
Clarksville, TN – The Claremont Trio, widely regarded as the premier piano trio of its generation, comes to Clarksville this Friday, October 14th as part of the Clarksville Community Concert Association 2011-12 series.
The Claremont Trio is sought after for its thrillingly virtuosic and richly communicative performances. These truly remarkable and personable musicians are known to “put the life back into music” says Dr. Morton Goldberg of Lebanon, Tennessee who heard them in concert in Boston.
The Claremont Trio - Julia Bruskin, Cello (Left); Donna Kwong, Piano (Center); and Emily Bruskin, Violin (Right).
Enjoy Clarksville’s Cultural Wealth
September 21, 2011
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Community Concert Association brings another superb season of artists, beginning with the Meridian Arts Ensemble, Friday, September 23rd in the world class Concert Hall at Austin Peay State University. This is one of America’s leading brass groups. The sextet of five brass players and a percussionist gets more exciting all the time. They explore music of today, while keeping the traditions of classical music alive from a contemporary sensibility. This engaging group is noted for its extraordinary command and symphonic richness.
Virtuoso Guitarist Ana Vidovic in Concert
February 24, 2011
The Clarksville Community Concert Association Concert Series
Clarksville, TN – One of the youngest and most talented virtuoso guitarists in the world, Ana Vidovic, will appear in concert Monday, February 28th at 7:30pm at the Concert Hall in the Music/Mass Communication Building of Austin Peay State University.
She started playing at age 5 and was performing internationally at age 11. Ana has won an impressive number of prizes and international competitions. Critics laud her captivating performances for the unmatched phrasing ability, pure artistry, technique and understanding the soul of the music.
Ana Vidovic
Fisk Jubilee Singers to perform at APSU
January 22, 2011
Clarksville, TN – As part of the celebration for the 20-year anniversary of the Wilbur N. Daniel African American Cultural Center (AACC) at Austin Peay State University, a performance by the Fisk Jubilee Singers will be at 7:30pm, Saturday, January 29th in the Music/Mass Communication Building Concert Hall.
The concert is a collaboration between the AACC and the Clarksville Community Concert Association.
The public is invited to attend the performance. To purchase tickets, go to www.clarksvillemusic.org/.
Annual portrait of the Fisk Jubilee Singers with Paul Kwame, director, in front of the Fisk Chapel.
The Fisk Jubilee Singers to perform their first concert in Clarksville TN
January 15, 2011
Clarksville, TN – The Fisk Jubilee Singers will be performing as part of the Clarksville Community Concert Association’s Community Concert Series on Saturday January 29th at 7:30pm.
This concert will be the Fisk Jubilee Singers first performance in Clarksville, TN during their 140 year history.The historic group has been touring the world since 1871 singing slave songs (what is now known as Negro spirituals). They have consistently broken racial barriers in the United states and Europe.
Trio Verlaine to be showcased in Community Concert Series
February 24, 2009
The Clarksville Community Concert Association will present Trio Verlaine in concert on Friday, March 6 at 7:30 p.m. in conjunction with the Mid-South Flute Festival being held at Austin Peay State University.
Trio Verlaine will perform a classical concert with flute, harp and viola on Friday, March 6, at 7:30 p.m. Trio Verlaine will perform a classical concert with flute, harp and viola.
The members of Trio Verlaine are drawn together by friendship and a strong desire to further this unusual instrumental combination first dreamed of by Debussy. Members are Heidi Krutzen, principal harp CBC Radio Orchestra and Vancouver Opera, David Harding, professor of viola and chamber music, UBC, and Lorna McGhee, former co-principal flute BBC Symphony Orchestra, London. [Read more]
