Renowned baritone to present recital and
masterclass
A widely recognized performer and music educator, William McGraw will be
in
residence at Emory for a recital and a masterclass. In his masterclasses
held
throughout the United States and in his teaching at the
College-Conservatory of
Music of the University of Cincinnati, McGraw emphasizes beauty of vocal
tone
above all else. He has performed opera, oratorio and art-song recitals
nationally and internationally. He recently appeared as a featured
recitalist
in the J. Paul Getty Museum Concert Series, as soloist with the
Cincinnati
Symphony Orchestra and in the Indianapolis Opera production of
Donizetti's
L'elisir d'amore.
McGraw's recital and masterclass are presented as part of the Cannon
Chapel
Virtuoso Series.
McGraw will perform in a recital with pianist Kenneth Griffith at 8:15
p.m.
Friday, Feb. 3, in Cannon Chapel. The recital will feature the works of
Handel,
Debussy, Brahms and Quilter. Tickets are $10 general admission. Call
727-6187
for tickets.
The masterclass will be held from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 4, in
Glenn
Memorial Auditorium. The masterclass is free, but registration is
required by
calling 727-6442.
- Joyce Bell