Lynn University Conservatory Of Music Offers 12 Classical Music Presentations In February And March

Jon Robertson, dean of Lynn University Conservatory of Music and Philharmonia guest conductor, today invited fans of classical music to 12 presentations during February and March, including three performances of the Lerner & Loewe hit musical Gigi.

Feb. 22-23

Lynn Philharmonia No. 4

• Saturday: 7:30 p.m.

• Sunday: 4 p.m.
• Conductor: Guillermo Figueroa
• Master Chorale of South Florida

Brett Karlin, artistic director

Beethoven's 250th Anniversary

• Copland: Lincoln Portrait

Jon Robertson, narrator

• Adams: Short Tide in a Fast Machine
• Beethoven: Symphony No. 9

Location: Keith C. and Elaine Johnson Wold Performing Arts Center

Tickets: $50 for box, $40 for orchestra, $35 for mezzanine

Feb. 27

Dean's Showcase No. 3

• Thursday: 7:30 p.m.

Location: Count and Countess de Hoernle International Center / Amarnick-Goldstein Concert Hall

Tickets: $10

March 14-15

Gigi

+ Book and lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner

+ Music by Frederick Loewe

+ Based on a novel by Colette

"Elaine's annual musical treat" is a collaborative concert by the Lynn Philharmonia Orchestra and the Live at Lynn Series. This showcase musical features a full cast of professional stage performers who bring this delightful show to life. Lerner and Loewe's musical comedy is about a free-spirited young girl living in Paris at the turn of the 20th century and the wealthy young playboy who falls in love with her as she is transformed into a poised courtesan. Includes songs Thank Heaven for Little Girls and I Remember It Well. Glamorous Palm Beach philanthropist Lois Pope, who was a singer-actress earlier in her career, is returning to the stage as one of the headliners in this dazzling production.

• Saturday: 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
• Sunday: 4 p.m.
• Jan McArt, producer and director
• Terence Kirchgessner, conductor, Lynn Philharmonia
• Gordon Roberts, musical director
• Arthur Barnes, assistant. musical director
• Rome Saladino, choreographer
• Jerry Sturdefant, costumer

Location: Keith C. and Elaine Johnson Wold Performing Arts Center

Tickets: Individual tickets are $70 for Box, $55 for Orchestra and $50 for Mezzanine

Exclusive production sponsor: Elaine Johnson Wold

Note: As produced by Edwin Lester for the Los Angeles and San Francisco Civic Light Opera Associations and by Saint Subber for Broadway. Gigi is presented by arrangement with TAMS-WITMARK www.tamswitmark.com.

March 19

Evening of Chamber Music & Poems

• Thursdays: 7:30 p.m.

Location: Snyder Sanctuary

Tickets: $10

March 21

John Oliveira String Competition Final

Open to the public, this competition showcases Lynn's talented string players in the final round. The winner will be presented on Sunday, April 26. A generous gift from violinist Elmar Oliveira, brother and student of John Oliveira, makes this competition possible.

• Saturday: 7:30 p.m.

Location: Keith C. and Elaine Johnson Wold Performing Arts Center

Tickets: FREE

March 23

Alumnus Pianist Ross Salvosa Mini-Recital and Master Class

Ross Salvosa is a faculty member of the Chopin Academy of Music in Washington, chairman and artistic director of Music Without Borders Society, outreach coordinator of the Seattle International Piano Competition and festival and artistic director of Concordia Arts Group. Under the mentorship of Roberta Rust, he received his B.M. and M.M. from Lynn Conservatory of Music, where he was recipient of the National Arts and Letters scholarship award. Salvosa has an extensive range of solo, concerto and chamber music repertoire and has performed in concert venues around the world. His recital includes the complete Chopin Etudes, Op. 10 and the Scriabin Sonata No. 4.

• Monday: 2 p.m.

Location: Count and Countess de Hoernle International Center / Amarnick-Goldstein Concert Hall

Tickets: FREE

March 25

Elmar Oliveira Violin Master Class

Distinguished Artist-in-Residence Elmar Oliveira is known for his impeccable artistry and remains the first and only American violinist to win the Gold Medal at Moscow's prestigious Tchaikovsky International Competition. He is also founder of the Elmar Oliveira International Violin Competition that is held triennially at Lynn University. Mr. Oliveira hosts a recital with Sheng-Yuan at the piano featuring works by Mendelssohn, Bach and Ravel.

• Wednesday: 4:30 p.m.

Location: Count and Countess de Hoernle International Center / Amarnick-Goldstein Concert Hall

Tickets: FREE

March 26

Elmar Oliveira Violin Recital

With Sheng-Yuan Kuan, this recital will feature works by Mendelssohn, Bach and Ravel.

• Thursday: 7:30 p.m.

Location: Count and Countess de Hoernle International Center / Amarnick-Goldstein Concert Hall

Tickets: $20

March 28

Happy 20th Anniversary!
A Conservatory Extravaganza

This musical extravaganza features five separate and simultaneous performances. One ticket opens all doors to faculty and student performances, with complimentary food and drink. Enjoy all aspects of the conservatory community in a relaxed and intimate setting.

• Saturday: 4-7 p.m.

Location: Count and Countess de Hoernle International Center / Amarnick-Goldstein Concert Hall

Tickets: $30

How to Purchase Tickets:

Individual tickets may be purchased in person at the Lynn University box office, located in the Wold at 3601 N. Military Trail, online at lynn.edu/events or by phone at +1 561-237-9000.