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Fretboard Harmony for Guitar
9/1/2010
Christopher will be teaching a six week course that introduces guitarists to foundational music theory concepts through the analysis of standard guitar repertoire. The course will run from October 4th through November 8th on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus. Please visit the UW-Madison Continuing Studies for more information.
New audio added: Joaquín Rodrigo - "Adela" from Tres Canciones Españolas
8/1/2010
Christopher and soprano Yi-Lan (Elaine) Niu perform "Adela" from Joaquín Rodrigo's
Tres Canciones Españolas. Please visit the media section to listen.
St. Martin Heritage Park
6/1/2010
On May 8, 2010 Christopher and soprano Yi-Lan (Elaine) Niu performed a benefit concert for St. Martin Heritage Park. The program included works by Dowland, Hui, Giuliani, Villa-Lobos, Turina, Rodrigo, and Falla. The concert took place in St. Martin Heritage Chapel on the park grounds in Charlestown, WI. Please visit the photos section to view.
Wisconsin Public Radio - Sunday Afternoon Live from the Chazen
4/1/2010
On March 21, 2010 Christopher and soprano Yi-Lan (Elaine) Niu performed on Wisconsin Public Radio's Sunday Afternoon Live from the Chazen concert series. The program included works by Dowland, Hui, Giuliani, Villa-Lobos, Turina, Rodrigo, and Falla. The performance took place at the Chazen Museum of Art in Madison, WI and was broadcast live on Wisconsin Public Radio. Please visit the photos section to view.
Guitar Literature: Music of the Romantics
1/1/2010
Christopher will be teaching a six week course focusing on the guitar music of the 19th and early 20th centuries. The course will run from February 1st through March 8th on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus. Please visit the UW-Madison Continuing Studies for more information.
New audio added: Anonymous (16th century) - "Kemp's Jig"
12/1/2009
Christopher performs the 16th century "Kemp's Jig". Please visit the media section to listen.
Splendors of Spain: Joaquín Rodrigo's Concierto de Aranjuez
11/15/2009
On October 17, 2009 Christopher appeared as soloist with the Manitowoc Symphony Orchestra under the direction of maestro Wayne Wildman in a performance of Joaquín Rodrigo's Concierto de Aranjuez. The performance took place in Manitowoc's historic Capitol Civic Center. The program, entitled Splendors of Spain, also included works by Glinka, Falla, and Rimsky-Korsakov. Please visit the photos section to view.
Turning Old Pages, Singing New Notes
11/1/2009
On September 26, 2009 Christopher performed with soprano Yi-Lan (Elaine) Niu in a concert featuring the world premieres of new works by composers Chiwei (Jerry) Hui and Alexander Nohai-Seaman. The performance took place at the St. Norbert Abbey in De Pere, WI. Christopher was featured on Hui's Yuan Songs for voice and guitar and Nohai-Seaman's Mirage for soprano, flute, guitar, percussion, and piano. Please visit the photos section to view.
Turning Old Pages, Singing New Notes
St. Norbert Abbey Church, Saturday, September 26, 2009 1:00pm
www.norbertines.org
"A collaborative exhibition of new artwork and contemporary music by St. Norbert College faculty members, Fr. James P. Neilson, O. Praem. and soprano Yi-Lan Niu.
Inspired by the sacred environment of St. Norbert Abbey, the artistic legacy of the religious imagination, and images drawn from ancient Chinese poetry, this shared sculptural exhibition and musical concert will celebrate the “art and artistry of meditation” and feature the world premiere of new music composed by Dr. Alexander Nohai-Seaman and Mr. Jerry Hui.
Turning Old Pages, Singing New Notes seeks to combine and present both Western and Eastern aesthetics, the visual and the aural, the permanent and the ethereal, and the rhythms and movements of natural and religious rituals. A song cycle inspired by the life and words of Trappist monk, poet and social activist, Fr. Thomas Merton (1915-1968), will be featured."
Guitar Literature: The Music of Spain
9/1/2009
Christopher will be teaching a six week course focusing on the guitar music of Spain during the 20th century. The course will run from October 19th through November 23rd on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus. Please visit the UW-Madison Continuing Studies for more information.
New audio added: Fernando Sor - Op. 60, Nos. 14 & 19
8/1/2009
Christopher performs two works from Fernando Sor's Opus 60 collection. Please visit the media section to listen.
New audio added: Fabritio Caroso - "Gratia d'Amore" & "Alba Novella"
6/1/2009
Christopher performs the music of 16th century Italian lutenist Fabritio Caroso. Please visit the media section to listen.
New audio added: Johannes Brahms - WoO 33, Nos. 2 & 15
2/1/2009
Christopher and soprano Yi-Lan (Elaine) Niu perform the music of Johannes Brahms. Please visit the media section to listen.
