The University will host a seasoned vocalist today and a contemporary saxophonist next week.
After performing a recital at Carnegie Hall in New York City last month, soprano Louise Toppin will close out the University School of Music’s series that features musicians of color. Toppin plans to perform music by black composers such as Margaret Bonds, Robert Owens, Adolphus Hailstork, Undine Smith Moore and Jackie Hairston. Toppin has sung around the world in respected venues in New York City and in Washington, D.C. She will sing with violinist Fritz Gearhart and pianist David Riley at 8 p.m. School of Music saxophone professor Idit Shner, who is new to the University this year, will play contemporary music for saxophone at 8 p.m. on April 11. Shner also plays with a quartet in Eugene and in Portland as a jazz saxophonist.
Tickets for both shows are available for $9 for general admission and $5 for students and senior citizens. The School of Music, at 961 E. 18th Ave., will host the concerts at Beall Concert Hall. For more information, those interested can visit www.music.uoregon.edu or call (541) 346-5678.