More Than Music Faculty Series
Experience more than music as Concordia Conservatory faculty explore in depth the musical influences and inspirations of specific themes through performance. This series includes three Sunday afternoon concerts.
Artistic Director: Marija Ilić
The Roaring Twenties
Sunday, May 5
4 pm
Home of Laurie and Hoke Slaughter, Bronxville
Sun Young Chang, soprano
Emily Kalish, violin
Marija Ilić, piano
Works by Copland, Gershwin, and Weill
The final concert of the series is a celebration of creativity and artistic freedom, with George Gershwin, Maurice Ravel, and Arnold Schoenberg as the focal points of the program. The music will transport the audience back to the Roaring Twenties and the Jazz Age, allowing them to experience the excitement and ‘joie de vivre’ of the cultural revolution that defined this remarkable decade in Western history.
Dances from Around the World
Sunday, February 4
4 pm
The Reformed Church of Bronxville, Edwards Hall
Roberto Granados, guitar
Marija Ilić, piano
Yousif Sheronick, percussion
Works by Élisabeth de La Guerre, Muzio Clementi, and Béla Bartók
This concert invites you on a captivating journey through various dance forms, exploring emotions from joyous and vibrant to contemplative and melancholic. Spanning from the Baroque to modern times, it showcases the evolution of music and dance styles, promising an enriching experience for all attendees. Join us for a celebration of history’s rhythmic evolution and a poignant exploration of emotions.
Film Inspiration
Sunday, November 19
4 pm
Home of Laurie and Hoke Slaughter, Bronxville
Stephanie Liu, violin
Clare Hoffman, flute
Slavina Zhelezova, piano
Works by Dmitri Shostakovich, Mel Bonis, and John Williams
The opening concert will draw from film, video, and art as inspiration. Music has the power to complement and enhance the visual storytelling of films, adding depth and emotion to the overall narrative. This concert will present a unique opportunity to experience the artistry of musicians and composers who can create music that feels like it belongs to the world of film, even when performed live in a concert setting.