The spring 2015 concert season at Vanderbilt’s Blair School of Music is full of firsts.
- On Feb. 8, there will be a dedication of the new Dobson pipe organ in Steve and Judy Turner Recital Hall. Construction and installation of the organ were made possible through a generous gift from Cal Turner Jr. and Laura Dugas.
- On Feb. 26, violinist Carolyn Huebl and pianist Mark Wait present the world premiere of a new work commissioned from composer Michael Hersch.
- On March 15, VORTEX percussion presents the Southestern U.S. premiere performance of the American Gamelan.
- March 24-28, Blair hosts the biennial conference of the College Band Directors National Association, including the debut performance with Béla Fleck of a wind ensemble arrangement of The Imposter, the concerto Fleck composed for and performed with the Nashville Symphony.
Other performances of note include:
- A yearlong mini-series in which pianist Craig Nies and violinist Carolyn Huebl are performing all 16 of W.A. Mozart’s Sonatas for Piano and Violin (March 29 and April 17).
- The Nightcap Concert Series spotlights two theatrical performances: Richard Strauss’ Enoch Arden in piano and poetry (Jan. 20).
- Can You Hear Me, an original lyric theater piece incorporating popular song, art song, spoken dialogue, trombone and piano (Feb. 10).
- Violist Matthew Hunter of the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra will be in residence this spring for collaborative performances with Blair faculty and students (March 18-19).
Most events at Blair School of Music are free and open to the public. (Exceptions are clearly noted in the concert calendar.)
Free parking is available in West Garage, across the street from the entrance of the school, and free valet parking is provided for many events. Blair School of Music is located at 2400 Blakemore Ave., Nashville, 37212.