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2006 Events Archive |
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| Studio Performance: April 3 - La Musica Musicians |
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On April 3 musicians from this years La Musica International Music Festival stopped by for a live performance and conversation with Bethany Cagle. They played music from the Elgar Piano Quintet. Musicians included: Candida Thompson, violin, Ellen dePasquale, violin, Bruno Giuranna, viola, Xenia Jankovic cello, and Derek Han, piano.
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| Studio Performance: March 25 - Pianist John O'Conor |
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On Tuesday March 25 pianist John O’Conor paid us another visit and treated us to a Nocturnes by John Field, and Alexander Scriabin as well as a moment from the famous Pathetique Sonata by Beethoven.
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| Studio Performance: February 26 - International Pianist Jean Louis Steueman |
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International pianist Jean Louis Steuerman stopped by the WUSF studios for conversation and a live performance on February 26, 2008. The Bach expert is in town for performances with the Florida Orchestra this weekend playing the Brahms Piano Concerto No. 1. |
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| Studio Performance: December 19 - Guitarist Nate Najar |
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WUSF was pleased to welcome guitarist Nate Najar to our studios for a return visit on Wednesday, December 19. The hour included music from Nate’s new disc, “Christmas with the Nate Najar Trio,” along with clarinetist Ken Peplowski, and a portion of the Duke Ellington Orchestra’s treatment of The Nutcracker. As an added treat, Nate played music of Ellington, Strayhorn, and Jobim in live performance during his studio visit.  Listen now.
Nate Najar and special guests including Ken Peplowski and Chuck and Robert Redd perform “An Ellington Christmas,” including the Ellington/Strayhorn arrangement of Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Suite, on Saturday, December 22, at The Palladium Theater in St. Petersburg. |
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| Studio Performance: December 4 -
Derek Han and Daniel Avshalomov |
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| Derek Han |
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| Daniel Avshalomov |
Derek Han and Daniel Avshalomov from La Musica join Russell Gant for a live performance and conversation on Tuesday, December 4 at 11:00 AM on WUSF 89.7. This year marks the 22nd season of La Musica in Sarasota, and the season kicks off with Sonata A Due, which is a celebration of the spirit of La Musica. The gala event brings together pianist Derek Han and violinist Daniel Avshalomov playing music by Mozart, Prokofiev, and Schumann, interspersed with Avshalomov's insightful and lighthearted commentary. |
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| Studio Performance: April 19 -
Brian Moorhead |
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Our next live performance is set for next Thursday April 19 at 11:00 AM, and will feature Florida Orchestra principal clarinetist and USF professor Brian Moorhead, with pianist Robert Winslow, and flutist Kim McCormick. They will play and talk about some of the music that will be featured on the next USF School of Music Resident Artist Series Concert. |
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| Studio Performance: March 2 -
Guitarist Jérôme Ducharme |
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Guitarist Jérôme Ducharme was interviewed by WUSF Music Director and Host Russell Gant, and performed live in WUSF’s Performance Studio Friday, March 2, at 10:00 AM. Ducharme was the First Prize Winner in the 2005 Guitar Foundation of America Competition. He studied at the Montréal Conservatoire with Jean Vallières and in Switzerland with Oscar Ghiglia. |
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| Studio Performance: January 31 - Pianist Christopher Cooley and His Trio |
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Pianist Christopher Cooley and his trio were here for a live performance on Wednesday, January 31 at 1:00 PM. They were in town from New York for concerts in Tampa and Brooksville. Christopher is a native of Tampa and studied with USF professor Dr. Averill Summer. He then attended FSU, UT-Austin, and doctoral studies at Manhattan School of Music in New York. |
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| Donor Generosity Funds WUSF Studio Renovation |
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| Jack and Beatrice Donis |
When Jack and Beatrice Donis moved to the Tampa Bay Area in 1983, they quickly discovered the home of classical music, WUSF 89.7. Soon after, they became donors to the station. More than 20 years later, the support still continues.
"Classical music was my husband's greatest joy," says Beatrice of her late husband, Jack. After his death, she looked for a fitting memorial for her husband, beyond a granite headstone for his grave.
"Funding for a renovation of a WUSF studio took shape in my mind as a wonderful way to commemorate my husband's life, because listening to WUSF was his passion," she says. "The idea came about through discussions with Scott Nolan, WUSF Public Broadcasting Development Officer, who provided me with figures and facts for my decision."
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Carson Cooper, Sherriff Jim Coates
and Dr. Randy Otto in the new Donis Studio |
New Equipment Makes an Enormous Difference.
Donis' generosity has resulted in the renovation of the WUSF studio, which will now be known as The Donis Studio. WUSF Station Manager Tom Dollenmayer says, "Thanks to Bea's donation, we now have custom broadcast furniture which enables us to accomodate more guests for on-air interviews and upgraded audio equipment that enhances the sound quality for our listeners during programs like Florida Matters."
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| Eric Jordan producing Florida Matters |
A ribbon-cutting ceremony took place at The Donis Studio on January 24. The studio features a sign reading, "The Donis Studio, in memory of classical music lover Dr. Jack P. Donis." "I am delighted with the new studio," Beatrice Donis says. "I feel good about having made this contribution, especially as a memorial to my husband."
Scott Nolan added, "It's been a joy helping Bea with this gift. What she's done provides an inspiring and lasting tribute to Jack, and her gift makes a remarkable difference in our ability to serve the community. She is an exceptional person."
To find out how your financial gift can make a difference at WUSF, contact Scott Nolan at snolan@wusf.org or call 813-974-8625. |
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