CCM Toasts New Dean Douglas Knehans at Curtain Rising Oct. 14
With thunderous music and sparkling champagne, the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music (CCM) will celebrate a new era at the college with Curtain Rising, a gala event welcoming CCMs newly appointed dean, Douglas Knehans. Hosted by the Friends of CCM, Curtain Rising coincides with the opening of CCMs Tchaikovsky Festival, and the evening will feature a stirring performance of the composers signature works by the CCM Philharmonia Orchestra, led by conductor Mark Gibson. The event takes place Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2008, at the CCM Village on the University of Cincinnati campus. Please see below for event times and details.
Douglas Knehans joined CCM in September 2008. His Cincinnati appointment follows a distinguished career as director and professor at the Conservatorium of Music at the University of Tasmania in Australia. Born in St. Louis, Missouri, Knehans received his initial music education at Australias Canberra School of Music. He went on to study composition in the United States, first at Queens College, City University of New York, then at Yale University. A prolific practicing composer, Knehans has received numerous commissions, awards and fellowships in Australia and the U.S. and has seen his works performed around the world.
Tickets to Curtain Rising are $10-$150 and benefit the Deans New Initiative Fund, which will support CCMs new academic and community outreach efforts. To order or for additional information, call 513-556-5000 or visit www.ccm.uc.edu.
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University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music
Event Details
CURTAIN RISING
Welcoming Dean Douglas Knehans
Date & Location:
Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2008
CCM Village, University of Cincinnati (see below for additional details)
Description:
CCM welcomes new dean Douglas Knehans with a celebratory gala. The event also marks the kickoff of CCMs Tchaikovsky Festival, featuring a concert of the composers signature works by the CCM Philharmonia Orchestra under the baton of conductor Mark Gibson. Hosted by the Friends of CCM. Business attire.
Chairpersons:
Mary Ellen & Tom Cody and John Harrison, event chairs
Barbara Hauser and Scott Provancher, Young Friends of CCM event chairs
Dianne Rosenberg, Friends of CCM President
Event Timeline:
5:30 p.m.: Cocktails, Seated Dinner and Entertainment in the Dieterle Vocal Arts Center (for sponsor, patron and host level attendees)
7:30 p.m.: Tchaikovsky Festival Opening Concert in Corbett Auditorium (all attendees)
Featuring the CCM Philharmonia Orchestra; Mark Gibson, conductor
Repertoire includes works by Tchaikovsky:
* Piano Concerto no. 1 in B-flat Minor, Op. 23
* Romeo and Juliet, Overture-Fantasy
* 1812 Overture
Champagne and dessert at intermission
Tickets:
Patron: $150 (includes dinner, preferential concert seating, valet parking, program and invitation recognition)
Host/Hostess: $100 (includes dinner, general concert seating, valet parking and invitation recognition)
Performance Only: $20 (concert)
Student: $10 (concert)
Ordering Information:
To order, contact CCM External Relations at 513-556-5000. Proceeds benefit the Deans New Initiative Fund, which will support CCMs new academic and community outreach efforts.
Additional Information:
www.ccm.uc.edu or 513-556-5000
Media partner for Curtain Rising is WGUC 90.9, Cincinnatis Classical Public Radio.
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