Tuesday, September 6, 2011

Davidson College Concert Series Begins Sunday, Sept. 11

The Davidson College Music Department kicks off its 2011-2012 Concert
Series on Sunday, Sept. 11, with an encore piano trio performance from
Rosemary Furniss, violin, Alan Black, cello, and Dana Protopopescu,
piano.

Rosemary Furniss (in photo), who currently serves as Artistic director
and Concertmaster of the London Chamber Orchestra, recently moved to
the United States with her husband, Christopher Warren-Green,
conductor of the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra. She will serve as
Artist Associate in Violin at Davidson College.

Alan Black begins his twenty-sixth season as Principal Cellist with
the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra. This season, Black strengthens his
ties to Davidson College as he assumes a position as Artist Associate
in Cello and Chamber Music. Dana Protopopescu, a native of Bucharest,
is an active performer and award-winning recording artist. She has
worked with notable conductors throughout Europe and performed in many
prestigious festivals worldwide.

Their Concert Series performance on September 11, 2011 will feature
works by Schubert, Enescu, and Chopin. Ticket prices range from $5-$12
and are available online or by phone at the College Union Ticket
Office at 704-894-2135. More information about this performance, and
other upcoming Concert Series events, can be found at the Music
Department's website at davidson.edu/music.

Davidson College Music Department Concert Series
An Afternoon of Chamber Music
Feat. Rosemary Furniss, Alan Black, Dana Protopopescu
Tyler-Tallman Hall, Sloan Music Center
September 11, 2011
3:00 p.m. Reception to follow; open to public.