Date: Friday, March 21, 2025
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Florence Harkness Memorial Chapel
Format: In-person and Virtual
Admission: Free – open to the public
Watch: Livestream in Harkness Chapel
About the Event
Each spring, Case Western Reserve University undergraduate music majors compete in a recital format for the opportunity to perform as a soloist with the Symphony Orchestra or Symphonic Winds in the following academic year. This competition—coordinated by Dr. Kathleen Horvath, director of orchestras in the Department of Music—serves as a platform for students to showcase their musicianship, gain valuable performance experience, and receive public recognition for their achievements. A list of previous winners, highlighting the exceptional talent of past participants, is available at Alumni Awards: Recital Competitions.
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Featured Performers & Repertoire
- Daphne Brown (soprano) | W.A. Mozart – 3 Arias
- Zoe Buff (violin) | J. Brahms – Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 77
- Genevieve Fritz (trumpet) | J. Hummel – Trumpet Concerto in E-Flat Major, S. 49
- Andrew Director (tuba) | E. Gregson – Tuba Concerto
- Marija Djordjevic (clarinet) | C.M.V. Weber – Concertino in E-Flat Major, Op. 26
- Shreya Girish (flute) | F. Borne – Fantaisie brillante sur 'Carmen'
- Lana Hernandez (flute) | C. Chaminade – Concertino, Op. 107
- Moses Lee (piano) | F. Chopin – Piano Concerto in E minor, Op. 11
- Isabella Montemore (violin) | E. Chausson – Poème, Op. 25
Accompanied by: Alicja Basinska, Anne Wilson, and Grace Betry
Special thanks to their dedicated instructors:
Denise Milner-Howell (voice) | Stephen Sims (violin) | Ryan Scherber (tuba) | Dan Gilbert (clarinet) | Loren Toplitz (trumpet) | Heidi Ruby-Kushious (flute) | Shuai Wang (piano)
Venue
Florence Harkness Memorial Chapel (est. 1902) is known for its Tiffany stained-glass windows, soaring arches, and exquisite woodwork. The neo-Gothic structure, located on Mather Quad at Case Western Reserve University (Cleveland, OH), commemorates the brief life of Florence Harkness Severance. The chapel offers a warm, intimate, and acoustically resonant space for Department of Music performances, lectures, and special events.
The CWRU Music Concert Series offers free concerts and student recitals in the stunning Harkness Chapel. These performances highlight the exceptional talents of CWRU students and faculty, providing the broader community with opportunities to enjoy high-quality live music in an intimate and historic setting.
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