Lynn University Conservatory of Music offers 12 classical music presentations in February and March including the Lerner & Loewe musical ‘Gigi’
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BOCA RATON, Florida, Feb. 20, 2020—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.
About Lynn University
Lynn University is an independent college based in Boca Raton, Florida, with approximately 3,000 students from nearly 100 countries. U.S. News & World Report has named it among the most innovative and international universities. Lynn’s NCAA Division II Fighting Knights have won 25 national titles, its Conservatory of Music features a world-renowned faculty of performers and its nationally recognized Institute for Achievement and Learning empowers students with learning differences. The school’s Dialogues curriculum and award-winning iPad program help Lynn graduates gain the intellectual flexibility and global experience to fulfill their potential in an ever-changing world. For more information, visit lynn.edu.
About the Keith C. and Elaine Johnson Wold Performing Arts Center at Lynn University
The 750-seat Keith C. and Elaine Johnson Wold Performing Arts Center at Lynn University is recognized by College Degree Search as one of the “25 Most Amazing Campus Arts Centers.” It features superb acoustics, a modern lighting system and flexible spaces. The Wold hosts events, theater productions and concerts year-round and is home to the Lynn Conservatory of Music and professional Live at Lynn series. Learn more about Lynn events at lynn.edu/events.