Measha Brueggergosman to perform in Premiere Series
For media inquiries: Cheryl Anderson Brown, Director of Public Relations,
770-499-3417
or cbrown@…
Georgia
(Oct 19, 2010) —
For media inquiries: Cheryl Anderson Brown, Director of Public Relations,
770-499-3417
or
cbrown@kennesaw.edu
KENNESAW, Ga.—The Kennesaw State University Premiere Series will present soprano Measha Brueggergosman
in concert on Oct. 23 at 8 p.m. in the Performance Hall of the Dr. Bobbie Bailey &
Family Performance Center. Brueggergosman internationally awed more than 3.2 billion
television viewers during her performance of the Olympic Hymn at the Opening Ceremonies
of the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympic Games. The San Francisco Chronicle recognized
her as “a singer of rare gifts and artistic intensity."
Her performance for the evening will include selections from her upcoming album "Night
and Dreams." David Daly, director of the Bailey Performance Center, explains that
"the music on the album evokes its title. A lot of its sounds are nocturnal and romantic.”
“She has a really impressive and beautiful voice,” says Daly. “She’s a dynamic performer
and has a very dramatic persona. This comes through on her recordings as well. Her
stage presence is really quite unique; it seems to be what most people take away from
her live performances."
Her appearances for the 2010-2011 season include her Chicago Symphony Orchestra debut,
collaboration with Leif Ove Andsnes and the Risor Chamber Music Festival with performances
in New York, London, Brussels and Oslo.
Not only will Brueggergosman perform at KSU, but she will teach a master class as
well. “It’s something we try to do with all of the artists of the Premiere Series,”
explains Daly. "It’s one thing for the students to be able to hear and see these performances,
but it’s another to be able to interact one-on-one with these artists. It can be a
very meaningful experience for them as music students.”
Tickets for the concert are $30. Student and group discounts are available. For more
information, visit the KSU
box office or call 770-423-6650.
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Kennesaw State University is the third-largest university in Georgia, offering more than 70
graduate and undergraduate degrees, including new doctorates in education, business
and nursing. A member of the 35-unit University System of Georgia, Kennesaw State
is a comprehensive, residential institution with a growing student population of more
than 22,500 from 142 countries.
The KSU College of the Arts is one of only four Georgia institutions to have achieved
full national accreditation for all of its arts departments.
A leader in innovative teaching and learning, Kennesaw State University offers close to 200 undergraduate, graduate and doctoral degrees to its more than 41,000 students. With 11 colleges on two metro Atlanta campuses, Kennesaw State is a member of the University System of Georgia and the second-largest university in the state. The university’s vibrant campus culture, diverse population, strong global ties and entrepreneurial spirit draw students from throughout the region and from 126 countries across the globe. Kennesaw State is a Carnegie-designated doctoral research institution (R2), placing it among an elite group of only 6 percent of U.S. colleges and universities with an R1 or R2 status. For more information, visit kennesaw.edu.
