Date: Friday, March 21, 2025
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Florence Harkness Memorial Chapel
Format: In-person and Virtual
Admission: Free – open to the public
Watch: Livestream in Harkness Chapel
About the Event
Each spring, ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ undergraduate music majors compete in a recital format for the opportunity to perform as a soloist with the Symphony Orchestra or Symphonic Winds in the following academic year. This competition—coordinated by Dr. Kathleen Horvath, director of orchestras in the Department of Music—serves as a platform for students to showcase their musicianship, gain valuable performance experience, and receive public recognition for their achievements. A list of previous winners, highlighting the exceptional talent of past participants, is available at Alumni Awards: Recital Competitions.
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Featured Performers & Repertoire
- Daphne Brown (soprano) | W.A. Mozart – 3 Arias
- Zoe Buff (violin) | J. Brahms – Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 77
- Genevieve Fritz (trumpet) | J. Hummel – Trumpet Concerto in E-Flat Major, S. 49
- Andrew Director (tuba) | E. Gregson – Tuba Concerto
- Marija Djordjevic (clarinet) | C.M.V. Weber – Concertino in E-Flat Major, Op. 26
- Shreya Girish (flute) | F. Borne – Fantaisie brillante sur 'Carmen'
- Lana Hernandez (flute) | C. Chaminade – Concertino, Op. 107
- Moses Lee (piano) | F. Chopin – Piano Concerto in E minor, Op. 11
- Isabella Montemore (violin) | E. Chausson – Poème, Op. 25
Accompanied by: Alicja Basinska, Anne Wilson, and Grace Betry
Special thanks to their dedicated instructors:
Denise Milner-Howell (voice) | Stephen Sims (violin) | Ryan Scherber (tuba) | Dan Gilbert (clarinet) | Loren Toplitz (trumpet) | Heidi Ruby-Kushious (flute) | Shuai Wang (piano)
Venue
Florence Harkness Memorial Chapel (est. 1902) is known for its Tiffany stained-glass windows, soaring arches, and exquisite woodwork. The neo-Gothic structure, located on Mather Quad at ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ (Cleveland, OH), commemorates the brief life of Florence Harkness Severance. The chapel offers a warm, intimate, and acoustically resonant space for Department of Music performances, lectures, and special events.
The ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ Music Concert Series offers free concerts and student recitals in the stunning Harkness Chapel. These performances highlight the exceptional talents of ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ students and faculty, providing the broader community with opportunities to enjoy high-quality live music in an intimate and historic setting.
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