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New video added: Johannes Brahms - "Schwesterlein", WoO 33 Nr.15
5/15/2013
Christopher and soprano Yi-Lan Niu perform "Schwesterlein", WoO 33 Nr.15 by Johannes Brahms. Please visit the media section for additional video content.
New audio added: Fernando Sor - Op.60 No.3
4/15/2013
Christopher performs Fernando Sor's Op.60 No.3. Please visit the media section for additional audio content.
Beloit College Faculty Recital 2013
3/30/2013
On March 23, 2013 Christopher presented his annual faculty recital at Beloit College. The performance featured soprano Yi-Lan Niu and took place in Eaton Chapel on the Beloit College campus. The program included works by Sor, Anonymous, Johnson, Dowland, Händel, and Brouwer.
This is the Harpsichord, part 2
3/25/2013
On March 15, 2013 Christopher performed with keyboardist Max Yount in a recital featuring masterworks of the harpsichord repertoire. The performance took place in the Hendricks Center for the Arts on the Beloit College campus. The program, entitled This is the Harpsichord, part 2, included works by Bach, Händel, Marchand, and Boccherini. Please visit the photos section to view.
Treble Clef Music Club
3/20/2013
On March 14, 2013 Christopher performed with keyboardist Max Yount in a recital for the Treble Clef Music Club. The performance took place at The River of Life United Methodist Church in Beloit, WI. The program included works by Bach, Händel, Boccherini, Sibelius, and Tchaikovsky. Please visit the photos section to view.
New video added: Johannes Brahms - "Mein Mädel hat einen Rosenmund", WoO 33 Nr.25
2/15/2013
Christopher and soprano Yi-Lan Niu perform "Mein Mädel hat einen Rosenmund", WoO 33 Nr.25 by Johannes Brahms. Please visit the media section for additional video content.
New audio added: Fernando Sor - Op.60 No.2
1/15/2013
Christopher performs Fernando Sor's Op.60 No.2. Please visit the media section for additional audio content.
Christmas at the St. Norbert Abbey
12/30/2012
On December 24 & 25, 2012 Christopher appeared with the St. Norbert Abbey Choir under the direction of Rev. Michael Frisch, O. Praem. and Dr. Sarah Parks. The performances took place at the St. Norbert Abbey in De Pere, WI. Christopher was featured on the pieces "The Virgin Is With Child" by Randall DeBruyn and "Child of the Poor/What Child Is This" by Scott Soper.
Beth Israel Center
12/5/2012
On December 3, 2012 Christopher presented a concert at the Beth Israel Center in Madison, WI. The program included works by Sor, Milán, Mertz, Brouwer, and Albéniz. Please visit the photos section to view.
New video added: Heitor Villa-Lobos - Bachianas Brasileiras No.5 - I. Aria (Cantilena)
11/15/2012
Christopher and soprano Yi-Lan Niu perform Bachianas Brasileiras No.5 - I. Aria (Cantilena) by Heitor Villa-Lobos. Please visit the media section for additional video content.
Early Music Recital
10/25/2012
On October 21, 2012 Christopher performed with soprano Yi-Lan Niu in a recital featuring masterworks of the early music repertoire. The performance took place in Old St. Joseph Church on the St. Norbert College campus. The program included works by Rossi, Händel, Rosenmüller, Monteverdi, and Scarlatti. Please visit the photos section to view.
St. Norbert Abbey
9/20/2012
On September 15, 2012 Christopher presented a concert at the St. Norbert Abbey in De Pere, WI. The performance featured soprano Yi-Lan Niu and took place in the St. Norbert Abbey Church. The program included works by Sor, Milán, Händel, Mertz, Brouwer, and Albéniz. Please visit the photos section to view.
New video added: Joaquín Rodrigo - "Coplas del Pastor enamorado"
8/15/2012
Christopher and soprano Yi-Lan Niu perform "Coplas del Pastor enamorado" by Joaquín Rodrigo. Please visit the media section for additional video content.
New audio added: Ferdinando Carulli - Prelude Op.114 No.1
7/15/2012
Christopher performs Ferdinando Carulli's Prelude Op.114 No.1. Please visit the media section for additional audio content.
New audio added: Gaspar Sanz - Dance de las Hachas
6/1/2012
Christopher performs Dance de las Hachas from Gaspar Sanz's Instrucción de Música sobre la Guitarra Española of 1674. Please visit the media section for additional audio content.
Morningside College
5/1/2012
On April 22, 2012 Christopher and soprano Yi-Lan Niu presented a concert at Morningside College in Sioux City, IA. The program included works by Schütz, Mertz, Nohai-Seaman, Hui, Rodrigo, Brouwer, and Villa-Lobos. The performance took place at Grace United Methodist Church on the Morningside College campus. Please visit the photos section to view.
National Music Museum - The University of South Dakota
4/25/2012
On April 20, 2012 Christopher and soprano Yi-Lan Niu presented a concert at the National Music Museum on the University of South Dakota campus in Vermillion, SD. The program included works by Schütz, Mertz, Nohai-Seaman, Hui, Rodrigo, Brouwer, and Villa-Lobos. Please visit the photos section to view.
Beloit College Faculty Recital 2012
4/1/2012
On March 31, 2012 Christopher presented his annual faculty recital at Beloit College. The performance took place in Eaton Chapel on the Beloit College campus. The program included works by Sor, Milán, Legnani, Mertz, Torroba, Rodrigo, and Albéniz.
New audio added: Fernando Sor - Op.60 No.1
3/20/2012
Christopher performs Fernando Sor's Op.60 No.1. Please visit the media section for additional audio content.
New audio added: Gaspar Sanz - Mariona
2/20/2012
Christopher performs Mariona from Gaspar Sanz's Instrucción de Música sobre la Guitarra Española of 1674. Please visit the media section for additional audio content.
New audio added: Gaspar Sanz - Villano
1/25/2012
Christopher performs Villano from Gaspar Sanz's Instrucción de Música sobre la Guitarra Española of 1674. Please visit the media section for additional audio content.
Brass, Organ & Choir Christmas Spectacular
12/10/2011
On December 3, 2011 Christopher appeared with the St. Norbert College Chamber Singers under the direction of Dr. Sarah Parks. The performance, entitled Brass, Organ & Choir Christmas Spectacular, took place at the St. Norbert Abbey in De Pere, WI. Christopher was featured on the piece "¡Oh, mi Belén!" from Conrad Susa's Carols and Lullabies: Christmas in the Southwest. Please visit the photos section to view.
Festival of Christmas: A Night of Wonder
12/5/2011
On December 2, 2011 Christopher appeared with the St. Norbert College Chamber Singers under the direction of Dr. Sarah Parks. The performance, entitled Festival of Christmas: A Night of Wonder, took place in the Walter Theatre on the St. Norbert College campus. Christopher was featured on the pieces "¡Oh, mi Belén!" and "El Rorro" from Conrad Susa's Carols and Lullabies: Christmas in the Southwest. Please visit the photos section to view.
New audio added: Gaspar Sanz - Pavana
11/15/2011
Christopher performs Pavana from Gaspar Sanz's Instrucción de Música sobre la Guitarra Española of 1674. Please visit the media section for additional audio content.
Musica del Cielo: Sacred Music of Spain and the New World
10/15/2011
On October 11, 2011 Christopher appeared with the St. Norbert College Chamber Singers under the direction of Dr. Sarah Parks, the St. Norbert College Men's Chorus under the direction of Dr. Michael Rosewall, and in duo with soprano Dr. Yi-Lan (Elaine) Niu. The performance took place in Old St. Joseph Church on the St. Norbert College campus. The program, entitled Musica del Cielo: Sacred Music of Spain and the New World, included works by Cabezón, Casals, Flecha, Granados, Morales, Piazzola, Ratcliff, Susa, and Villa-Lobos among others. Please visit the photos section to view.
New audio added: Fernando Sor - Op.35 No.13
9/15/2011
Christopher performs Fernando Sor's Op.35 No.13. Please visit the media section for additional audio content.
Taiwan 2011: Spacial & Timing Arts
7/1/2011
On June 18, 2011 Christopher and soprano Yi-Lan (Elaine) Niu presented a concert at Spacial & Timing Arts in Taipei, Taiwan. The program included works by Schütz, Mertz, Nohai-Seaman, Hui, Rodrigo, Cardoso, Morel, and Villa-Lobos. Please visit the photos section to view.
Taiwan 2011: Long-Sing Primary School
6/15/2011
On June 8, 2011 Christopher and soprano Yi-Lan (Elaine) Niu presented a concert at Long-Sing Primary School in Longtan, Taiwan. The program included works by Schütz, Mertz, Nohai-Seaman, Rodrigo, Cardoso, Morel, and Villa-Lobos. The performance took place in the Deng-Yusian Music Center on the Long-Sing Primary School campus. Please visit the photos section to view.
Beginning Classical Guitar
6/1/2011
Christopher will be teaching a six week course that introduces guitarists to the repertoire and techniques of the classical guitar. The course will run from July 5th through August 9th on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus. Please visit the UW-Madison Continuing Studies for more information.
Noble and Greenough School
5/20/2011
On May 12, 2011 Christopher and soprano Yi-Lan (Elaine) Niu presented a concert at Noble and Greenough School in Dedham MA. The program included works by Schütz, Mertz, Nohai-Seaman, Hui, Rodrigo, Cardoso, Morel, and Villa-Lobos. The performance took place in the Foster Gallery on the Noble and Greenough School campus. Please visit the photos section to view.
World Premiere: Alexander Nohai-Seaman's A Star
5/15/2011
On May 11, 2011 Christopher and soprano Yi-Lan (Elaine) Niu presented the world premiere performance of A Star by composer Alexander Nohai-Seaman. The performance took place at Suffolk County Community College on Long Island NY as part of the SCCC Performing Arts Series. Please visit the photos section to view.
New audio added: Fernando Sor - Op.31 No.1
5/1/2011
Christopher performs Fernando Sor's Op.31 No.1. Please visit the media section for additional audio content.
Beloit College Faculty Recital 2011
4/15/2011
On April 10, 2011 Christopher presented his annual faculty recital at Beloit College. The performance featured soprano Yi-Lan (Elaine) Niu and took place in Eaton Chapel on the Beloit College campus. The program included works by Milán, Dowland, Schütz, Mertz, Brouwer, Cardoso, and Morel.
Image & Sound: A Reproduction
2/15/2011
On February 12, 2011 Christopher performed with soprano Yi-Lan (Elaine) Niu in a concert featuring the images of visual artist Brian Pirman. The performance took place in the Walter Theatre on the St. Norbert College campus. The program, entitled Image & Sound: A Reproduction, included works by Barber, Berlioz, and Schütz. Please visit the photos section to view.
Image & Sound: A Reproduction
Walter Theatre, St. Norbert College, Saturday, February 12, 2011 2:00pm
"When music and images combine, they add meaning to each other. They unite with each other to create a single vision. In this performance we join songs and images together, building a liaison between vision and voice, probing into the imagery of the songs, and ultimately providing a deeper understanding of the music."
New video added: Manuel de Falla - "Polo" from Siete Canciones Populares Españolas
1/15/2011
Christopher and soprano Yi-Lan (Elaine) Niu perform "Polo" from Manuel de Falla's Siete Canciones Populares Españolas. Please visit the media section for additional video content.
Wishes & Dreams: Conrad Susa's Carols and Lullabies: Christmas in the Southwest
12/15/2010
On December 5, 2010 Christopher appeared with the Beloit College Masterworks Chorus under the direction of Susan Rice in a performance of Conrad Susa's Carols and Lullabies: Christmas in the Southwest. The performance took place in Eaton Chapel on the Beloit College campus. The program, entitled Wishes & Dreams, also included works by Britten, Gjeilo, Mendelssohn, Paranjoti, and Rutter among others. Please visit the photos section to view.
New audio added: Fernando Sor - Op.35 No.2
12/1/2010
Christopher performs Fernando Sor's Op.35 No.2. Please visit the media section for additional audio content.
New video added: Manuel de Falla - "Seguidilla murciana" from Siete Canciones Populares Españolas
11/1/2010
Christopher and soprano Yi-Lan (Elaine) Niu perform "Seguidilla murciana" from Manuel de Falla's Siete Canciones Populares Españolas. Please visit the media section for additional video content.
New audio added: Fernando Sor - Op.35 No.1
10/18/2010
Christopher performs Fernando Sor's Op.35 No.1. Please visit the media section for additional audio content.
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 video added: John Dowland - "My thoughts are wing'd with hopes"
8/1/2010
Christopher and soprano Yi-Lan (Elaine) Niu perform "My thoughts are wing'd with hopes" from John Dowland's The First Book of Songes or Ayres of 1597. Please visit the media section for additional video content.
New audio added: Joaquín Rodrigo - "Adela" from Tres Canciones Españolas
7/1/2010
Christopher and soprano Yi-Lan (Elaine) Niu perform "Adela" from Joaquín Rodrigo's
Tres Canciones Españolas. Please visit the media section for additional audio content.
New video added: Mauro Giuliani - Grand Overture, Op.61
6/1/2010
Christopher performs Mauro Giuliani's Grand Overture, Op.61. Please visit the media section for additional video content.
St. Martin Heritage Park
5/15/2010
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.
Beloit College Faculty Recital 2010
3/15/2010
On March 13, 2010 Christopher presented his annual faculty recital at Beloit College. The performance featured soprano Yi-Lan (Elaine) Niu and took place in Eaton Chapel on the Beloit College campus. The program included works by Dowland, Hui, Giuliani, Villa-Lobos, Turina, Rodrigo, and Falla.
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 for additional audio content.
Splendors of Spain: Joaquín Rodrigo's Concierto de Aranjuez
11/1/2009
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
10/1/2009
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, entitled Turning Old Pages, Singing New Notes, 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.
Beloit College Faculty Recital 2009
4/1/2009
On March 28, 2009 Christopher presented his annual faculty recital at Beloit College. The performance featured soprano Yi-Lan (Elaine) Niu and took place in Eaton Chapel on the Beloit College campus. The program included works by Arcas, Brahms, Rodrigo, Llobet, Nohai-Seaman, and Villa-Lobos.
New audio added: Johannes Brahms - WoO 33, Nos. 2 & 15
3/1/2009
Christopher and soprano Yi-Lan (Elaine) Niu perform the music of Johannes Brahms. Please visit the media section to listen.
German Masterworks Recital
2/1/2009
On January 30, 2009 Christopher performed with soprano Yi-Lan (Elaine) Niu in a recital featuring masterworks of the German repertoire. The performance featured baritone Michael Rosewall and took place in the Walter Theatre on the St. Norbert College campus. The program included works by Bach, Brahms, Mahler, and Lehár. Please visit the photos section to view.
