BIG ARTS awards classical music scholarships
By BIG ARTS - | Apr 14, 2021
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Pianist Arturo Fernandez
On April 2, BIG ARTS hosted 12 young aspiring classical musicians on the Christensen Performance Hall stage for the BIG ARTS Classical Music Scholarship auditions. The program is meant to assist highly proficient and talented undergraduate students who plan to continue their education and training in the field of classical music. The scholarship may be awarded to up to three students annually in the amounts of $15,000, $10,000 and $5,000. This year’s recipients are pianist Arturo Fernandez, pianist Christopher Tavernier and harpist Isabelle Scott.
“It’s such a joy to have these incredibly talented young musicians on the BIG ARTS stage,” Executive Director Lee Ellen Harder said. “Supporting arts in the community is at the core of the BIG ARTS mission, and I can’t think of a more rewarding way to give back than by helping young aspiring musicians pursue th
BIG ARTS to live steam Annual Benefit, performer
By BIG ARTS - | Mar 12, 2021
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Sheléa
BIG ARTS will offer its 2021 Annual Benefit virtually on March 18 at 8 p.m. featuring Sheléa.
For the first time, participants can experience the event from the comfort of their own home with a live-streamed production from Christensen Hall. Limited seats in the hall are also available for purchase.
The star of this year’s benefit is Sheléa, who is back by popular demand. Her performance last season received a standing ovation and rave reviews from the audience. With a voice reminiscent of Whitney Houston and the piano skills of Alicia Keys, Sheléa has been hailed as one of the greatest artists of a generation by music legend Quincy Jones. Among the many highlights of her career are performances at the White House, Kennedy Center and Carnegie Hall.