Ryu Goto, Violin and
Carmen Rodríguez-Peralta, Piano
The internationally acclaimed Japanese-American violinist Ryu Goto has performed throughout Asia and the U.S. After hearing him, the noted conductor Lorin Maazel claimed that Goto is “... a sterling violinist with impeccable technical credentials and a personal musical flair. He has rightfully taken his place among the top echelon of today’s young performers.” He and MCC faculty member Carmen Rodríguez-Peralta will perform works by Beethoven, Prokofiev, Ravel, and a solo work for violin by Paganini will also be featured.
Donations for MCC’s Strings for Cambodia will be accepted at this special performance. To learn more, visit www.middlesex.mass.edu/strings_for_cambodia
3 p.m. • Sunday, October 16
MCC Concert Hall, Bedford Campus

The Evolution of Samba: Brazil’s National Rhythm
Many selections illustrating this most important rhythm in Brazilian music will be performed. The intertwining of popular and classical musical influences, African and indigenous musical elements, and the impact of American Jazz on Brazilian music will be explored. The performers will include MCC faculty member Thomas Rohde, guitar; Fernando Brandao, flute; Anna Borges, vocals; Marcus Santos, percussion; Jurandir Santana, guitar/viola caipira and Rosangela Santiago, dancer. This event is co-sponsored by the MCC Foundation and the MCC Curriculum Initiative.
7 p.m.: Pre-concert lecture/interactive activities led by Thomas Rohde
8 p.m.: Concert begins
Friday, October 21
MCC Theatre, Lowell Campus

José Lezcano, Guitar and Franziska Huhn, Harp
José Lezcano, two-time Grammy nominee, and Franziska Huhn, New England Conservatory faculty member, will perform a colorful program of works by Hovhaness, Ponce, Morel and Pujol.
8 p.m. • Friday, November 18
MCC Concert Hall, Bedford Campus

Student Recitals
Student Instrumentalists and Singers
12:30 p.m. • Monday, December 12
MCC Concert Hall, Bedford Campuss

All concerts are free and open to the public