MEDIA CONTACT: Department of Music (585) 275-2828 or Helene Snihur hsnihur@rochester.edu
585.275.7800

March 29, 2006

University of Rochester Chamber Ensembles concert

TIME, DATE, AND PLACE: 8 p.m. Wednesday, April 19, in lower Strong Auditorium on the University's River Campus

ADMISSION: Free and open to the public

The University of Rochester Chamber Ensembles will perform several pieces, including works for strings by Shostakovich and Schubert and the Trio for Violin, Cello and Piano by Beethoven. Chamber music has been performed for more than 400 years and involves the participation of 10 or fewer musicians and singers performing in a small setting. The University's Chamber Ensembles are under the direction of David Harman, professor of music and director of orchestral activities.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Contact the Department of Music at (585) 275-2828.

About the University of Rochester

The University of Rochester (www.rochester.edu) is one of the nation's leading private universities. Located in Rochester, N.Y., the University gives students exceptional opportunities for interdisciplinary study and close collaboration with faculty through its unique cluster-based curriculum. Its College of Arts, Sciences, and Engineering is complemented by the Eastman School of Music, Simon School of Business, Warner School of Education, Laboratory for Laser Energetics, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, and the Memorial Art Gallery.

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