Music for Violin and Piano: The American Melting Pot
Kris Elsberry and Elisabeth Small - SARAH LACEY NICHOLAS CONCERT SERIES
DATE: Tuesday, March 28, 2006
TIME: 7:00 p.m.
PLACE: Memorial Auditorium, Free Will Baptist Bible College
ADDRESS: 3606 West End Ave, Nashville, TN 37205
The Music Department of Free Will Baptist Bible College announces the upcoming concert by pianist, Kris Elsberry and violinist, Elisabeth Small in conjunction with the Sarah Lacey Nicholas Concert Series. The performance, entitled "Music for Violin and Piano: The American Melting Pot," features the music of Arthur Foote, Charles Ives, Clarence Cameron White, George Tsontakis and David Baker and vividly exemplifies the American Melting Pot through the rich variety of stylistic contrast from 19th Century America to today. In this program the 19th Century European tradition of composition, the Blues and the language of the new generation of Award Winning American composers is framed by the sounds of 19th Century New England in a prophetic context and the great African-American tradition of Spirituals.
The Duo of Pianist Kris Elsberry and violinist Elisabeth Small spans two decades. As long time recital and chamber music partners their concert engagements have included performances throughout the Southeastern region of the United State, New York City, Atlanta and Louisville. As colleagues on the faculty of Belmont University School of Music they perform regularly with the faculty chamber music ensemble Belmont Camerata Musicale in the historic Belmont Mansion. For nearly a decade Middle Tennessee audiences heard Elsberry and Small on the acclaimed public television series “Recital Hall” as well as countless broadcasts on public radio.
SARAH LACEY NICHOLAS CONCERT SERIES
For many years, Free Will Baptist Bible College enjoyed the talent and dedication of organist Sarah Lacey Nicholas. It has been said that during her lifetime she trained more Free Will Baptist organists than anyone. After her death, the College instituted the "Sarah Lacey Nicholas Concert Series" in her honor. Outstanding musicians from the Nashville community and abroad come to the campus several times each year to perform classical works. Both through her students and through the artist series, the legacy of Mrs. Nicholas lives on.
The concert is free and the public is invited to attend.
