OU student musicians to perform in Young Artists Concert

From left: Hannah Bossner, Alyssa Primeau, Mark Hosseini, Heather Neuenschwander and Molly Bruner. Photo Credit: Jessica Boone.

As winners of the 2014-2015 Oakland University Concerto Competition, the students were selected to reprise their performances with the OSO, Oakland University’s Orchestra in Residence. 

Associate Professor Gregory Cunningham, who is one of the competition’s judges and the conductor of the OSO said, “The concerto competition is always fiercely contested and all of this year’s finalists demonstrated great maturity, poise and artistry.”  

The Young Artists Concert program will feature five student performances:

• Hannah Bossner (piano) - Piano Concerto No. 1 in G minor, op. 25, by Mendelssohn
• Molly Bruner (soprano) - "Lady with a Hand Mirror Aria” from “A Postcard from Morocco,” by Argento
• Mark Hosseini (bass) - “The Trumpet Shall Sound” from “The Messiah,” by Handel
• Heather Neuenschwander - (flute) “Concerto for Flute and Orchestra,” by Ibert
• Alyssa Primeau (flute) – “Carmen Fantasie,” by Borne.

In addition, the OSO will perform Cockaigne (In London Town), op. 40, by Edward Elgar and “Suite from The Firebird,” by Igor Stravinsky.

Varner Recital Hall is located on Oakland University’s campus. Maps of the campus are available at oakland.edu/map or by searching for "Varner Hall" on a smartphone. Parking is free.

Tickets are $20 general admission and $10 for students. Tickets can be purchased in advance without service fees at startickets.com or by phone at (800) 585-3737. They can also be purchased on OU’s campus at the Center for Student Activities Service Window, located in the lower level of the Oakland Center, or at the Varner Hall Box Office.

For more information on Music, Theatre and Dance programs and performances, call (248) 370-2030 or visit oakland.edu/mtd.