Music Department Events

Starting Thursday, January 1st, 1970

Christopher U. Light Lectureship Concert I: Nicola Melville, Piano
- Come and be part of the first audience to hear the world premiere of twelve new solo piano works commissioned by faculty pianist, Nicola Melville. These new pieces are a wonderful celebration of American sounds and influences: jazz, funk, tango, Appalachian, Peruvian, rock, minimalism, blues, ragtime and more. Ten of the composers will be discussing their pieces during the evening, including Carleton’s own Phillip Rhodes, 2007 Pulitzer Prize finalist Augusta Read Thomas, and Minneapolis-based Stephen Paulus. A fun and intriguing evening, where the creative talents of these incredible composers will be shared through these diverse miniatures of American music. Funded by The Jerome Composers Commissioning Program, the Southeast Minnesota Arts Council, the Christopher U. Light Fund, the Dayton-Hudson Distinguished Visiting Artists Fund and Carleton College.
- 7:00 pm, Concert Hall

Laudie Porter Guest Artist Concert: Emily Lodine, mezzo soprano, Nicola Melville, piano
- Distinguished mezzo soprano Emily Lodine will perform a recital of favorites and surprises at Carleton College. Lodine has appeared with the Chicago Symphony, Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra, Philip Glass Ensemble and at Carnegie Hall under the baton of John Rutter, and she is a member of the Grammy- nominated group Conspirare. Acclaimed for her vocal skills and ability to inspire audiences, Lodine will perform music of Bach, Bolcom and Mahler, as well as Schumann's beloved song cycle "Frauenliebe und Leben." Lodine will also offer a master class open to the public.
- 8:00 pm, Concert Hall

Guest Artist Concert: Zeitgeist with Kevin Kling & Victor Zupanc
- "For the Birds"-Performed by Zeitgeist, Victor Zupanc and Kevin Kling. Sponsored by the Northfield Arts Guild and Arts @ Carleton.
- 8:15 pm, Kracum Performance Hall