Mozart and the Clarinet Faculty Concert at the RiverCenter on Oct. 18
By CARRIE BETH WALLACE
Clarinetist Lisa Oberlander collaborates on Oct. 18 with a host of colleagues in "Mozart and the Clarinet," a chamber concert celebrating two of Mozart's most famous pieces for the instrument.
"Clarinetists are lucky to have a few works from the genius Mozart that feature the clarinet," writes Oberlander, the clarinet professor at Columbus State University's Schwob School of Music, in her program notes. "Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart truly mastered every genre that existed in his lifetime -- the equivalent of gold-medaling in every sport at the Olympics -- and that makes him possibly the greatest composer ever."
Oberlander writes that it's a privilege "to perform these two gems of my chamber music repertoire under any circumstances. To perform them with such esteemed colleagues in a venue like Legacy Hall at the RiverCenter is a true honor."
Here's a closer look at Oberlander and her fellow faculty members:
Lisa Oberlander, clarinet:
An accomplished soloist, educator and clinician with performances across Europe and Asia. Has a CD titled "Times Like These." Professor of clarinet at the Schwob School of Music where she has a studio of 18-20 students. Graduate of Arizona State University and Indiana University. Teaches at various elite summer camps around the country, and continues to perform internationally. Plays exclusively on Buffet clarinets.
Sergiu Schwartz, violin:
Studied at the Rubin Academy of Music in Tel Aviv, and completed undergraduate studies at the Guildhall School in London. Holds a master's degree from the Juilliard School in New York City. Currently holds the William B. and Sue Marie Turner Distinguished Chair in Violin at the Schwob School of Music as professor of violin, and is also a visiting professor at Haute Ecole de Musique et Conservatoire de Lausanne in Switzerland.
Earl Coleman, violin:
Substantial experience as a singer, violinist, chamber musician and conductor. Holds bachelor's and master's degrees from the University of Missouri. Currently holds The William and Isabelle Curry Eminent Scholar Chair in Voice at CSU. His students have won auditions at the Metropolitan Opera and Houston Grand Opera. Holds the distinction of Master Teacher in the National Association for Teachers of Singing, a lifelong honor.
Alexander Kobrin, piano:
Has been called "the Van Cliburn of today" by the BBC. Has won many awards and prizes for his solo performances and has played with the New York Philharmonic, Russian National Orchestra, Berliner Symphony and the BBC Symphony Orchestra, among others. A devoted teacher and the L. Rexford Whiddon Distinguished Chair in Piano at CSU.
Zoran Jakovic, viola:
Made his orchestral debut at the age of 12 in Croatia. Has performed internationally as a soloist and with top orchestras. Studied at Juilliard with Dorothy Delay and has won competitions and held residencies with famous festivals. An accomplished teacher and administrator. Founded the Arcady International Music Camp and the Thurnauer Chamber Music Camp.
Wendy Warner, cello:
Acclaimed as one of the world's leading cellists. Has earned rave reviews from the New York Times and others for her solo performances. Made her debut at Lincoln Center playing unknown works of Beethoven, which she recorded for the Beethoven Project Trio. Recipient of the prestigious Avery Fisher Career Grant. On faculty at Roosevelt University's Chicago College of Performing Arts, the Music Institute of Chicago and CSU's Schwob School of Music, where she holds the Leah D. Hamer Distinguished Chair in Cello.
IF YOU GO
What: 'Mozart and the Clarinet'
When: 4 p.m. Oct. 18.
Where: Legacy Hall, RiverCenter for the Performing Arts
Cost: Free
Call: 706-649-7225 or music.columbusstate.edu
More to know: The concert will feature two of Mozart's most famous works for the clarinet: The "Kegelstatt" Trio, K. 498 for clarinet, viola and piano, and The Quintet for Clarinet and Strings, K. 581.
This story was originally published October 21, 2015 at 7:01 PM with the headline "Mozart and the Clarinet Faculty Concert at the RiverCenter on Oct. 18 ."