The trumpet recital will begin at 7:30 p.m. in Ley Theatre.
Power, poignancy, and playfulness will punctuate Michael Genslinger’s faculty trumpet recital at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 22, in Ley Theatre, located on the second floor of Wayne State College’s Brandenburg Building. The performance is free and open to the public.
The performance will also be livestreamed. To view the livestream, visit the Watch Live page. A downloadable PDF of the concert program will be posted on the event page when it becomes available. The event page can be accessed from the Upcoming Livestream Events section on the Watch Live page.
Repertoire includes “Soaring” by Sean O’Loughlin showcasing a spirited musical conversation between trumpet and piano. John Williams’ “With Malice Toward None,” from the motion picture “Lincoln,” captures President Lincoln’s call for reconciliation with an engaging folk/hymn-like blend. Eric Ewazen’s “Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Brahms” demonstrates a playful dance between trumpet and piano paying homage to the music of Brahms and Bach. “Concerto in E-flat” by Franz Joseph Haydn transcends the boundaries of trumpet capabilities highlighting Genslinger’s virtuosity.
The concert also features piano accompaniment by Shelly Armstrong, Wayne State’s collaborative pianist.
For more information, contact Wayne State’s Department of Music at 402-375-7359.