GENESEO— The Riviera will be hosting a concert featuring the soulful Mary Fahl on October 14 at 8 p.m. Mary Fahl is an expressive, emotional singer/songwriter who first achieved fame as lead singer and co-founder of the mid-1990s NYC- based Folk-Chamber Pop group October Project. As a solo artist, Mary has released several albums, including the re-working of Pink Floyd’s “Dark Side of the Moon” for V2 Records and her original studio … [Read more...]
Three SUNY Geneseo Music Groups to Perform in College Concert
GENESEO — The SUNY Geneseo Wind Ensemble, Clarinet Choir and Saxophone Quartet will perform a free and public concert featuring two works by members in the Wind Ensemble. According to a press release from SUNY Geneseo, the concert will be Feb. 21 at 3 p.m. in Wadsworth Auditorium. “The program will highlight the talents of the ensembles performing, as well as the soloists,” said Ernest Lascell, Conductor and member of the College's … [Read more...]
SUNY Geneseo’s Wind Quintet Features Professor’s Original Composition
GENESEO — The next concert of the SUNY Geneseo Wind Quintet will include new compositions by their Distinguished Professor of Music James Walker. According to a press release from SUNY Geneseo, the concert will take place on Feb. 7 at 3 p.m. in the Doty Recital Hall. “The work that I wrote for them 'Moments Past' is very challenging and exploits not only the extreme ranges of the instruments, but also the technical aspects of each … [Read more...]
Vocális Chamber Choir to Welcome Christmas with Songs New and Old
GENESEO – The Vocális Chamber Choir is ready to herald the holiday season with a special performance of A Vocális Christmas this December, directed by a returning SUNY Geneseo alumnus. According to a press release from the Vocális Chamber Choir, the performance will be a mix of traditional and contemporary Christmas music, with a-cappella arrangements of Christmas standards including Jingle Bells, Simple Gifts, and The Twelve Days of Christmas … [Read more...]
Geneseo Hosts College’s Annual Concerto Competition
Reading this on your phone or tablet? Download our new app on Google Play and the Apple store. GENESEO – The Geneseo Symphony Orchestra and the Honors Chamber Orchestra will highlight the students who won the college's annual concerto competition during the orchestra's concert on April 12 at 3 p.m. in Wadsworth Auditorium. The Geneseo Symphony Orchestra is a collaboration among the best wind, percussion and string players in the student … [Read more...]
SUNY Geneseo to Hold Symphonic Triad this Weekend
GENESEO — A combined orchestra concert will take place at the SUNY Geneseo Wadsworth Auditorium. This concert will feature the SUNY Geneseo Orchestra directed by Professor of Music James Walker, and the Festival Chorus, to be directed by Professor of Music Gerard Floriano. Amy Cochrane will be directing the Genesee Valley Children's Choir. Featured pieces will include "I Was Glad", an anthem from composer Hubert Parry, along with "Three … [Read more...]
Deer Run Winery Toasts to the Red Cross
CONESUS- Deer Run Winery is set to hold a massive benefit concert next Wednesday evening for the American Red Cross. The concert will run from 6pm to 9pm under a large tent at the Deer Run premises, 3772 West Lake Road in Conesus. Wine and cheese from the winery will be available, as well as food from the 3 Legged Pig restaurant, who will be on site from Lakeville. "There is no ticket price," said Scott Kuyon, owner of Deer Run Winery, "but … [Read more...]