First United Methodist Church
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Vibrant Worship and Joyful Service - A place to grow in Christ...

Fine Arts at First

 
 
David Schripsema, Director of Fine Arts
 
“Make a Joyful Noise”
 
2011 – 2012 Season
  
Sunday, October 16, 2011
3:00 p.m.
 
Daniel del Pino, pianist
Celebrating the 200th Birthday
of Franz Liszt
 
 
The music and mysticism of legendary pianist Franz Liszt comes to life in a special performance by Spanish pianist, Daniel del Pino. The performance pays tribute to the 200th Birthday of Liszt. The artist will also include a selection of works from his native Spain.
Sunday, December 11, 2011
6:00 p.m.
 
Messiah Sing-along with soloists and orchestra; Gregory Berg, conductor
 
 
Join your voice with director Gregory Berg, soloists, and the Festival Arts Orchestra for our 7th Annual Community Messiah Sing-along. Enjoy the glittering lights, candles and Handel’s glorious music. Bring your own score, or we’ll provide one. This is sure to be a highlight of your holiday season!
 
 
Sunday, January 29, 2012
3:00 p.m.
 
Philomusica String Quartet
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
The Wisconsin Conservatory of Music’s resident string ensemble, Philomusica String Quartet, continues to grow a loyal audience and win the praise of critics as they bring to the stage inimitable style and artistic precision. For this concert, the quartet performs works by the masters Beethoven and Mendelssohn with violinists Jeanyi Kim and Alexander Mandl, violist Nathan Hackett and cellist Adrien Zitoun performing Beethoven, String Quartet No. 12 in Eb Major Opus 127 and Mendelssohn, String Quartet No. 1 in Eb Major Opus 12.
 
Sunday, February 26, 2012
3:00 p.m.
 
5th House Ensemble
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
The Chicago-based Fifth House Ensemble joins us again with their unique and innovative take on classical music. 5HE is defined by its limitless imagination and energy, and an insatiable desire to bring chamber music to audiences of all types. 5HE harnesses the collaborative spirit of chamber music to create transformative cross-media performance experiences that bring together elements as diverse as storytelling, physical theatre, graphic novels, and fashion design. With humor and joy, 5HE breathes life into repertoire both established and emerging, equally at home on the most prestigious stages and unexpected venues including aquariums, train stations, and church sanctuaries.
 
Sunday, April 29, 2012
3:00 p.m.
 
Festival Arts Chamber Orchestra
David Schripsema, Conductor
with the Kenosha Choral Arts Society
Dimitri Shapovalov, Director
 
Under the direction of David Schripsema, the Festival Arts Chamber Orchestra presents a program of some of the most beloved works for Chamber Orchestra. Joining the orchestra will be the  the Kenosha Choral Arts Society The Kenosha Choral Arts Society, formerly the Carthage Masterworks Chorale, has been sharing music with the Kenosha/Racine community and beyond since 2005. The ensemble welcomes choral enthusiasts of all backgrounds and musical interests. Steep yourself in the magnificent sounds of the Festival Arts Chamber Orchestra and the KCAS as they present a diverse program of classics.
 
 
 
 
 
Links...

                                        Chicago Chamber Choir

                                        Kenosha Symphony Orchestra