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Madama Butterfly: The Mythology; Or How Imperialism And The Patriarchy Crushed Butterfly's Wings, Adriana Nieves

HIM 1990-2015

As a popular historic work with constant and worldwide performances, the sexist and racist narratives disseminated by Giacomo Puccini's opera Madama Butterfly causes harmful social and political ramifications. Many scholars point to this opera specifically when discussing the fetishization of Asian females, and mention the title character as the quintessential example of damaging stereotypes. Thus, I conduct a postcolonial and feminist reading of Madama Butterfly, through analysis of the opera's libretto, the libretto sources, and the opera's score. I unravel the Orientalist assumptions that make up the foundation of the Butterfly narrative, and trace them as they make their way …

Ur Chamber Ensembles, Department Of Music, University Of Richmond

Music Department Concert Programs

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British Brass Band Contest Pieces: A Study In Transcriptions For The American Wind Band Repertoire, Jonathan James Helmick

Dissertations

This study tests the underlying beliefs and values motivating research and repertoire development as related to the American wind band. It seeks to examine the belief that a sizeable body of quality, original repertoire is the barometer for measuring the success of the American wind band movement. Preliminary research finds an overwhelming emphasis placed on quality original repertoire as the measure of validation for the American wind band. An absence of research on transcriptions and their relationship to the American wind band is evidenced. The utility of the study is related to the value judgment surrounding the musical integrity of …

Blue Mountain: A Chamber Opera For Winds And Voices By Justin Dello Joio: A Unique Contribution For Wind Band Literature, Armando Saldarini

Dissertations

Blue Mountain is an opera in one act scored for four voices, and thirty-three instruments, commissioned by Det Norske Blaseensemble. Under the direction of Kenneth Jean, the premiere took place on October 8, 2007, at Kanonhalen in Oslo, Norway, as part of the Edvard Grieg Centennial celebrations and the 2007 Ultima contemporary Music Festival. The opera takes place in Troldhaugen, Norway, during the last days of Edvard Grieg’s life. Suffering from emphysema, Grieg was being treated by his doctor with morphine that created great anxiety, fear, and mental torment. A visit from his friend, Percy Grainger, gave Grieg great …

Nextet, Virko Baley, Ken Ueno, Julia Bentley

Chamber Music Programs

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Marshall University Music Department Presents A Senior Recital, Featuring, Daniel Gray, Baritone, Daniel Gray

All Performances

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Holy Cross Choirs Newsletter (December 2014), Choir, College Of The Holy Cross

Holy Cross Choirs Newsletter

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Concert Recording 2014-11-30, Tyler Simmons, Michael Fletcher, Nick Rhodes

Concert Recordings & Programs

[00:00]. Wicca / Casey Cangelosi -- [10:00]. Suomineito / Nebojsa Zivkovic -- [14:27]. Velocities / Joseph Schwantner -- [24:25]. Raga no. 1 / William Cahn -- [31:21]. Pure imagination / arranged by Alex Stopa and Tyler Simmons -- [33:59]. Catching shadows / Ivan Trevino.

Convocation, Unlv Convocations

Convocations

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Doctoral Recital, Maria Pisarenko

Graduate Student Recitals

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Student Recital: Philip Rosi, Saxophones, Phillip Rosi, Joe Ritchie

Student Recitals

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Anibal J. Hernández, Trombone, Anibal J. Hernández

School of Music Graduate Recitals

• ANIBAL J. HERNÁNDEZ, Trombone
• assisted by Helen Lukan, Piano Megan Healy, Violin Darren Chan, Violin Adriana Fernández, Cello Karl Schrock, Harpsichord

Anibal J. Hernández is a graduate student from Arecibo, Puerto Rico majoring in performance. He studies with Dr. Steve Wolfinbarger.

Junior Recital, Jorge Machain, Jason Corpuz, Austin Pooley, Nick Schmitt

Junior Recitals

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Junior Recital, Stephany Padua, Nancy Porter, Joshua Crooks

Junior Recitals

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Master's Recital, Ryan Harrison

Graduate Student Recitals

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Junior Recital, Jorge Machain, Jason Corpuz, Austin Pooley, Nick Schmitt

Junior Recitals

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Junior Recital, Stephany Padua, Nancy Porter, Joshua Crooks

Junior Recitals

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Unlv Symphony Orchestra, Taras Krysa, Solomiya Ivakhiv

Orchestra

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Student Recital: Kevin Fields, Cello, Kevin Fields, Stephen Coxe

Student Recitals

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Student Recital: Erin Dubose, Soprano, Erin Dubose, Bobbie Kesler-Corleto

Student Recitals

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Graduatet Recital: Kathryn Simmons, Soprano, Kathryn Simmons, Bobbie Kesler-Corleto

Student Recitals

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Student Recital: Allan Gervacio, Tenor, Allan Gervacio, Bobbie Kesler-Corleto,

Student Recitals

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Irina Kagan, Violin, Irina Kagan

School of Music Graduate Recitals

• IRINA KAGAN, Violin
• assisted by Ahmed Anzaldúa, Piano
• Susan Wiersma Uchimura, Piano

Irina Kagan, a KSO/WMU scholar, is a graduate student from San Jose, Calif. majoring in violin performance. She studies with Prof. Renata Knific.

Global Sounds, Department Of Music, University Of Richmond

Music Department Concert Programs

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Chas Helge, Cello, Chas Helge

School of Music Graduate Recitals

Chas Helge is a graduate student from Manistee majoring in music performance. He studies with Professor Bruce Uchimura.

Senior Recital, Nick Veslany, Jason Corpuz, Nick Schmitt, Austin Pooley, Carlos Mata

Senior Recitals

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Student Recital: Jennifer Moore Woods, Soprano, Jennifer Moore Woods, Rebecca Raydo

Student Recitals

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2014-2015 Master Of Music Recital - Nicole Kukieza (Tuba), Nicole Kukieza, Sheng Yuan Kuan, Anastasiya Timofeeva

Master of Music Recitals

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Marshall University Music Department Presents A Senior Recital, Marshall Rickman, Tuba, Marshall Rickman

All Performances

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The Merry Wives Of Windsor, A Sneak Preview, November 21, 2014 [Program], University Of Northern Iowa. School Of Music.

Music Recital Programs

Program of a music recital given by faculty, students, or guest artists from the School of Music at the University of Northern Iowa.