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2009-2010 Five Nights on Campus Schedule

October 8 • 7:30 p.m., Morrill Hall Auditorium

Lone Raven
Garnering rave reviews throughout Ohio and the surrounding states, the members of Lone Raven perform an eclectic blend of traditional music from the Celtic lands and other areas of the world, as well as their own original compositions. With over 30 instruments on stage, the band soars through everything from fiery Irish reels to gypsy fiddle tunes to haunting airs. In addition, their highly acclaimed vocal stylings are showcased throughout, featuring rich harmonies, with songs in both English and Irish Gaelic.

November 12 • 7:30 p.m., Morrill Hall Auditorium

Andrea Anderson
Beginning with a Bach Prelude and Fugue, pianist Andrea Anderson will then turn to the music of Mozart, followed by the Ravel Sonatine. The second half of the program will be devoted to Chopin, whose 200th birthday looms on the horizon. The New York Times praised Ms. Anderson, saying that she gave a vital and personal performance of Chopin, "with whom she has a special empathy." And according to the LA Times, she plays "with stunning ease, clear projection and considerable sophistication. She is a pianist of fine native and developed qualities."

February 11 • 7:30 p.m., Morrill Hall Auditorium

Family
Family began singing together in 1990 as one of the smaller performing groups of Raise Productions, a company whose mission is to "preserve, perpetuate, and promote ongoing professionalism within the field of gospel music." Performing a repertoire of contemporary and traditional Gospel music, Family is comprised of Raymond and Dawnne Wise and Frank and Bonnie Lane. While not related by blood, they are the "First Families" of Raise Productions, of which Raymond and Frank are president and vice president.

March 11 • 7:30 p.m., Morrill Hall Auditorium

Russian Duo
Russian Duo is an international project born out of a love of traditional music and classical elegance. Oleg Kruglyakov, balalaika virtuoso, and Terry Boyarsky, masterful pianist, have teamed up for exuberant performances of soulful, passionate music. Their collaboration highlights the mysterious sounds of the balalaika underscored by the vast expressive range of the piano. Featuring vocals and Russian percussion, their extensive repertoire draws from Russian folk music, romances, dances, classical music, gypsy melodies, and Russian songs meticulously translated into English.
 

April 8 • 7:30 p.m., Morrill Hall Auditorium

Branch Rickey
Dr. John "Chuck" Chalberg delights audiences throughout the United States with his historical impersonations of American and British characters. Come and enjoy his portrayal of Branch Rickey, a man who may no longer be a household name but who changed the face of America. Mr. Rickey will expound on any number of baseball and non-baseball topics, most importantly, his decision to sign Jackie Robinson to a Brooklyn Dodger contract. His historic meeting with Mr. Robinson is now a part of American folklore, but it is only one part of the Branch Rickey story.