Fine Arts Concert Hall

"They made an ecstatic impression on the audience in Berlin's historic Konzerthaus"-Irish Times

"Anthony Marwood has numerous strings to his bow, including playing on stage in the nude"-Independent (UK)

Exactly why we booked them. OK, we don't really think that's going to happen (well, we're not sure). This is a rarity for us, because we generally cannot afford a full chamber orchestra, one from abroad, no less. But Ireland is sponsoring a US tour, part of Image Ireland: A Year of Irish Arts in America 2011, and we managed to get a date. The program will also feature Leon Fleisher, a pianist most famous for starting off spectacularly, in the 50s, but then injuring his right hand (thanks to Botox, it's better now). Luckily, there is a piano repertory for left hand, because one-armed pianist Paul Wittgenstein commissioned pieces, including Prokofiev's piano concerto for the left hand, which Fleisher will play: Wittgenstein, never played it in public-too difficult. 

This concert has been cosponsored by the Hilton Garden Inn Laramie

General Public $28 / Students & Seniors $23

http://www.allianceartistmanagement.com/artist.php?id=ico&aview=dpk

NOVEMBER 6

Julie Fowlis, Gaelic ensemble

Fine Arts Concert Hall

"You'd have to have a cold heart indeed not to be touched by this music"-Phil Selway, Radiohead

Julie Fowlis (pronounced "Foal-liss") hails from North Uist, a tiny island in the outer Hebrides, thirteen miles northwest of Scotland, a cold, wet country, where the birds fly around uncooked, and she sings, beautifully, in Gaelic (she also plays oboe, tin whistle, and bagpipes). Named Gaelic Singer of the Year in 2007 at the Scots Trad Music Awards, nominated three years in a row by BBC Radio as Folk Singer of the Year, which she won in 2008, an award never before bestowed on a Scottish singer, she is apparently on her way to becoming what the Daily Telegraph described as "the first Scottish Gaelic crossover singer." Her greatest honor, however, is having been appointed "Tosgaire na Gàidhlig" (Scottish Gaelic Ambassador) by the Scottish Parliament, which had never bestowed that honor previously, in part because of difficulty with the spelling. 

Click here to listen to Julie Fowlis

General Public $24 / Students & Seniors $20

http://www.baylinartists.com/artist/julie_fowlis/  (click on short film)

DECEMBER 2

Calmus, a cappella ensemble

Bonus Holiday Concert

Fine Arts Concert Hall

"Perfectly balanced ensemble singing, every note, every chord given exacting importance, delivered in the most vocally attractive, musically expressive style"-Classics Today

Calmus is sort of the German version of our old friends, the King's Singers, with a repertory that ranges from Byrd and Bach through Billy Joel and Jim Croce. Indeed, it was the King's Singers who first brought Calmus to our attention. Four of the singers are former members of the boys' choir at the Thomaskirche in Leipzig, one of the world's most famous choirs, which actually dates back to 1212, the last year the Cubs won the pennant (Thomaskirche had a very famous, but bad, Latin teacher-can you name him?).  The fifth singer is a soprano, added to increase the range and repertoire. First-prize winners of the Concert Artists Guild competition in 2009, with ten CDs now to its credit, Calmus is now undertaking its first major American tour, and we're pleased to present them in a holiday concert. 

Click here or here to listen to Calmus

General Public $8 / Students & Seniors $8

http://www.calmus.de/en/About

All Performances Begin at 7:30 PM

Please Contact the Fine Arts Box Office for Individual or Season Tickets (307-766-6666)

Sponsors

	University of Wyoming Cultural Programs is a division of the College of Arts & Sciences, assisting the College in its broad educational mission by presenting a rich, balanced program of music, theater, and dance, featuring performances by artists of national and international distinction.
	The Julie Fowlis performance and residency is sponsored, in part, by a grant from the Western States Arts Federation (WESTAF).
	The Eric Reed concert is cosponsored by UW's American Studies Department as part of its commitment to educating the community about the great variety and diversity of American art and culture.
	The Irish Chamber Orchestra concert is cosponsored by the Laramie Hilton Garden Inn & Convention Center.
	The Take 6 concert is cosponsored by Friday Night Fever.
	The Béla Fleck & the Flecktones concert is cosponsored by Student Activities Council.
	The UW Cultural Programs performance series is generously supported by the office of the President at the University of Wyoming.
	The Jane Monheit concert is cosponsored by D&L Music.