Marty’s final bow
After 25 seasons helming the Institution’s performing and visual arts programming, Marty Merkley has decided to hang up his hat.
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Prokofiev’s beloved ‘Peter and the Wolf’ caps tonight’s Amp showcase of School of Music talent
The age-old story of Peter and the wolf is being told on the Amphitheater stage tonight — reportedly for the first time.
MSFO, Voice Program combine talents to produce ‘La bohème’
At 8:15 p.m. tonight in the Amphitheater, Voice Program Chair Marlena Malas, Music School Festival Orchestra Music Director Timothy Muffitt and Stage Director John Giampietro will blend their disciplines and their expertise to present Chautauquans with one of the world’s most popular operas: La bohème.
Burmann to receive dance Artist Teacher Award
Wilhelm “Willy” Burmann was once called one of the greatest teachers in classical dance. Burmann will be presented with the…
Music Made Visible: MFSO, School of Dance present annual collaboration
George Balanchine once said “Dance is music made visible.” The two art forms go hand in hand, similar to the friendship that has developed between the schools of Dance and Music at Chautauqua.
Conducting fellow Whiteside takes to podium to lead MSFO for first time tonight
Timothy Muffitt’s not running the 4×4 relay, but he’s passing the baton this evening — his conducting baton, that is….
Swinging into the season: MSFO prepares for first amphitheater performance
The Music School Festival Orchestra students applaud with their feet. It’s a quiet stomping that says, “Good job.” If they do a good job tonight, the audience at their first Amphitheater performance will be a bit louder in their applause — and they’ll use their hands.
Hultquist Foundation to continue sponsorship of MSFO
Whether performing at events like the president’s Bestor Society address or simply rehearsing in the School of Music practice shacks, the Music School Festival Orchestra students and conductors offer the Chautauqua community the opportunity to enjoy beautiful music each summer.
MSFO prepares chamber music week
At 2 p.m. today in McKnight Hall, the student quartet recital will herald a week-long round of recitals that feature an array of groups.
A delicate balance: After 15 years, Nakahara returns to lead MSFO in collaborative performance with School of Dance
As the crickets nestled among the tall grass and the waters lapped along the bank of the lake, Morihiko Nakahara walked along the trail and settled back into the ebb and flow of Chautauqua’s rhythm.
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