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| Trumpet Festival Feature Concert: Chris Gekker, trumpet (CE) |
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| Start Date: | 1/19/2013 | Start Time: | 7:30 PM |
| End Date: | 1/19/2013 | |
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Event Description
Chris Gekker is
Professor of trumpet at the University of Maryland school of Music and
currently lives in the Washington, D.C. area. He has been featured as soloist
at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, and throughout the United States, Europe, and
Asia. After performances of Bach’s Christmas Oratorio and Brandenburg Concerto
no. 2 at Carnegie Hall, the New York Times praised his “bright virtuosity” and
described his playing as “clear toned and pitch perfect.” Gekker appears as
soloist on more than 30 recordings and on more than 100 chamber music,
orchestral and jazz recordings. He is one of the featured artists on Deutsche Grammophon’s
2005 compilation “Masters of the trumpet.” |
Location Information:
Main Campus - College Chapel
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Other Details:
EVENT 1213-027:
Sponsoring Department: Fine Arts
Contact Person: Adam Hayes |
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