news-category: Performing Arts GWU Distinguished Artist Series Presents Chamber Ensemble By Office of University Communications On October 23, 2020 Concert Features Musicians from Charlotte Symphony Orchestra and GWU Professors BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.鈥擳he 成人视频 Distinguished Artist Series presents 鈥淐hamber Music 4 All鈥� on Thursday, Oct. 29, at 8 p.m. in Dover Chapel. The ensemble features three GWU professors鈥攙iolinists Calin Lupanu and Monica Boboc, and violist Alaina Rea鈥攁long with cellist Marlene Ballena. In addition, all are prominent members of the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra (CSO). Co-sponsored by The Alfred and Shirley Wampler Caudill Fund, the concert is free and open to the public. Space is limited to 40 people, and reservations must be made by texting name and contact information to 704-466-4710. Calin Lupanu Monica Boboc Alaina Rea Marlene Ballena Lupanu and Boboc founded 鈥淐hamber Music 4 All鈥� to bring high quality chamber music to people of all ages and socioeconomics. They also desire to inspire, educate and build a sense of community through chamber music. This program includes selections by Schubert, Dvorak, Turina, Glass and Mendelssohn. Lupanu is also the concertmaster for the CSO. He has served on the faculty at 成人视频 since 2004. His awards as a soloist include the first prizes of the International Violin Competition in Stresa, Italy, and the National Violin Competition in Suceava, Romania. Prior to winning the national audition for the CSO position, Lupanu served as associate concertmaster of the Green Bay Symphony Orchestra, concertmaster of the Evansville Philharmonic, principal second violin in the Alabama Symphony, and concertmaster of the West Virginia Symphony. Boboc has toured extensively in the United States and collaborated with several artists. Also a CSO member, Boboc joined the 成人视频 faculty in 2005. As a member of the Lipatti String Quartet, she won prizes in national and international competitions. Rea joined the CSO as assistant principal viola in September 2020. She holds a Bachelor of Music degree from The Juilliard School and a Graduate Performance Diploma from the Peabody Conservatory. Her teachers have included Victoria Chiang, Choong-Jin Chang, Heidi Castleman, and Steven Tenenbom. Ballena, a Peruvian cellist, began playing her instrument at age 7 in her hometown of Lima. She served as a member of the Peruvian National Symphony and as principal cellist of the Piura Symphony Orchestra. In 2003 she was awarded a performance scholarship at the University of Louisville where she earned her bachelor鈥檚 degree. She has been a member of CSO since September 2014. Auxiliary aids will be made available to persons with disabilities upon request 10 days prior to the event. Please call 704-406-4264 or email [email protected] with your request. Note to our readers: This article reflects the University鈥檚 tuition and fee schedule at the time of publication. Tuition and financial aid policies change annually. For the most up-to-date and accurate information on current tuition rates and financial aid resources, please visit the University鈥檚 official Admissions聽page. Located in the North Carolina foothills, 成人视频 is a private, Christian, liberal arts university. 成人视频 emphasizes a strong student-centered experience and rigorous academics to prepare students to become effective leaders within the global community. Ignite your future at 成人视频.edu.
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