Recently, he was called to fill in at the last minute to conduct the Bialystok Philharmonic Orchestra in Poland. He has recorded four CDs, the last consisting of the film music of Hollywood great, Max Steiner. His recording of the Czech-American composer, Karel Husa, was chosen by Gramophone magazine as a highly recommended recording. Membership in the University-Shenandoah Symphony Orchestra is open to all University students as well as local residents. If interested in becoming a member or for more information about this concert, please call Jennifer Ashworth, Orchestra Manager, at 463-8771.
Admission is free and open to the public.
The Washington and Lee University Theater department will present five plays in this year s Annual Festival of One Acts, running from Friday, March 30, through Thursday, April 5. The five one-act plays, directed by the advanced directing class, will be performed in two separate bills. Opening night for Bill A is March 30 at 8 p.m., with performances also on March 31 at 2 p.m. and April 4 at 8 p.m. in the Johnson Theatre. Bill B features The Author s Voice by Richard Greenberg and directed by Alix Warren 02, F.M. by Romulus Linney and directed by Cassie Ritter 01 and The Original Last Wish Baby by William Seebring and directed by Blair Mitchell 01. Bill B opens March 31 at 8 p.m., continuing on April 2 at 9 p.m. and April 5 at 8 p.m. in the Johnson Theater.