2008 SERIES CONCERTS:
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George Miksch Sutton
The Sutton Music Series celebrates the memory of George Miksch Sutton, ornithologist, painter of birds and lover of music. He was George Lynn Cross professor of zoology and curator of birds at the University of Oklahoma's Stovall Museum until his retirement in 1968. Sutton wrote 11 books on birds and illustrated another 15. The University of Oklahoma awarded him the Distinguished Service Citation, its highest honor, and in 1967 he was inducted into the Oklahoma Hall of Fame. In 1972 he was knighted by the president of Iceland for his study and painting of Icelandic birds. Sutton was responsible for establishing the University of Oklahoma Bird Range and the Sutton Urban Wilderness in Norman. He was also honored by the creation of the Sutton Animal Reserve in the state of Tamaulipas, Mexico. Dr. Sutton was a friend of the School of Music. He gave funds to purchase one of the grand pianos on the Paul F. Sharp Concert Hall stage and he left a bequest to help build the Morris R. Pitman Recital Hall.
February 2008:
21 8:00 PM Sutton Concert Series: OU Wind Symphony
Paul F. Sharp Concert Hall
24 3:00 PM Sutton Artist Series: University Chamber Players
Paul F. Sharp Concert Hall
March 2008:
5 8:00 PM Sutton Artist Series: Gaye Le Blanc, harp
Morris R. Pitman Recital Hall
10 8:00 PM Sutton Concert Series: OU Symphony Orchestra
Paul F. Sharp Concert Hall
11 8:00 PM Sutton Concert Series: OU Percussion Orchestra
Paul F. Sharp Concert Hall
25 8:00 PM Sutton Artist Series: Faculty Composers
Morris R. Pitman Recital Hall
30 3:00 PM Sutton Artist Series: Gregory Lee, violin
Paul F. Sharp Concert Hall
31 8:00 PM Sutton Concert Series: OU Concerto Showcase
Paul F. Sharp Concert Hall
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Spencer H. Norton
The Norton Series celebrates the memory of composer, conductor and pianist Spencer H. Norton. He served the University of Oklahoma School of Music as a faculty member for 41 years and served as director of the school from 1947 to 1950. In 1960, he was appointed George Lynn Cross Research Professor, the highest research honor that faculty member may receive from the University of Oklahoma.
Among Norton’s major compositions is Te Deum, written for orchestra and chorus and commissioned in 1965 for the 75th anniversary of the university. Cibola, an earlier work for piano and orchestra, received national acclaim. It was inspired by the story of the Spanish explorer Coronado, who in the 16th century sought the Seven Cities of Cibola, a legendary land of treasure in North America. Other major works include his symphonic Dance Suite and Partita for Two Pianos and Orchestra, a 1960 work commissioned by the Ford Foundation. A native Oklahoman, Norton enrolled at age 15 in the University of Oklahoma, where he studied English, foreign languages and music. After graduating Phi Beta Kappa, he studied music theory and composition in Milan, Italy, for two years. A skilled performer and composer, Norton was widely known for his recitals on the harpsichord, clavichord, fortepiano and piano. |
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March 2008:
8 8:00 PM Norton Artist Series: Logan Skelton, piano
Paul F. Sharp Concert Hall
9 1:00 PM Norton Artist Series: Emilio Colon, cello
Morris R. Pitman Recital Hall
9 4:00 PM Norton Artist Series: Katie McLin, violin & Andrew Campbell, piano
Morris R. Pitman Recital Hall
26 4:30 PM Norton Lecture Series: Zoe Sherinian
Morris R. Pitman Recital Hall
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In India, the word masala means spice mixture and, beyond food, may apply in othe contexts, such as music. The Masala Series presents concerts of world music and Native American music. |
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February 2008:
22 8:00 PM Masala Concert Series: Viento Sur, Argentine Trombone Quartet
Paul F. Sharp Concert Hall
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ADMISSION INFORMATION:
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Sutton Series
Adults $8.00
Students Faculty Staff Seniors $5.00
Norton Series
Adults $8.00
Students Faculty Staff Seniors $5.00
Masala Series
Adults $8.00
Students Faculty Staff Seniors $5.00
Please call F.A.C.T.S. Fine Arts Tickets Service at (405) 325-4101 for more information.
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