Dina Nesterenko, violin
Raffaele Livio Ponti, conductor
The Carson Center for the Performing Arts
Students of the WKU String Academy celebrate the season with festive solo performances in costume! This fun and family-friendly event combines music and Halloween spirit, encouraging creativity and confidence on stage.
The WKU Violin Fest is an exciting event that brings together violinists and teachers of all ages. The Violin Fest features an offering of masterclasses, group classes, and special topic lectures from world-renowned guests. All classes will be held on the campus of Western Kentucky University, in Bowling Green, Kentucky. The Artist-Faculty includes: Jamie Hofman (University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee), Dr. Rosanna Cauti (Southern Illinois University), Alessandra Volpi (Belmont University), and Ching-Yi Lin (Western Kentucky University).
Roman Rabinovich, piano
Ayla Moreno, piano
Raffaele Livio Ponti, conductor
The Carson Center for the Performing Arts
Participants will perform a piece live, on stage with a friend or family member!
Potluck reception to follow
Students of the WKU String Academy showcase their individual progress by performing solo pieces during their group class sessions. These informal recitals provide a supportive environment for young musicians to build confidence and share their hard work with peers and families.
Ching-Yi Lin, violin
Emily Hanna Crane, violin
Meghan Berindean, cello
Raffaele Livio Ponti, conductor
Kemal Gekic, piano
Anna Maria Mendieta, harp
Raffaele Ponti, conductor
Jennifer Savage, piano
Raffaele Livio Ponti, conductor
In this brand new series, join Raffaele on 5 select Thursday nights as he presents an evening of casual conversations with guest artists. Also included in the Overture Series are 2 Prism concerts featuring Mozart and Beethoven.
Paducah Symphony Orchestra
Raffaele Ponti, conductor
Paducah, KY
HAYDN | Symphony No. 45
ORFF | Carmina Burana
Penelope Shumate, soprano
Jacob Waid, baritone
Paducah Symphony Choruses, Paducah Singers and guest choirs
