Nazareth University’s ‘24/’25 Changemakers Series concludes with “An Evening with Annie Jacobs-Perkins and Katelyn Vahala.” This captivating duo combines the lyrical mastery of the cello with the expressive power of the piano, creating a mesmerizing performance that transcends genres and resonates deeply with audiences. The pair take the Beston Hall stage in the Glazer Music Performance Center, 4245 East Avenue, at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 13.
This concert will showcase the talents of these two world-class musicians in a captivating program featuring timeless classical works and the debut of a new, modern composition written specifically for the artist. In addition to Cello Sonata No. 2 in D major by Felix Mendelssohn and Cello Sonata by Claude Debussy, the program will include the World Premiere of Sonata for Cello and Piano, “The Fool,” by Octavio Vazquez commissioned by prominent Rochester cellist and educator Kathleen Murphy Kemp for her former student, Annie Jacobs-Perkins, with additional support from Betsy Rice and Margaret Lindsay. Vazquez is an Associate Professor and Director of the Music Composition Undergraduate Program at Nazareth University’s School of Music.
Reserved seated tickets to “An Evening with Annie Jacobs-Perkins and Katelyn Vahala” are $20 to $40 and are available online at naz.edu/artscenter/tickets or through the box office at 585-389-2180 or boxoffice@naz.edu. Nazareth students are admitted free of charge.
The performance is presented in cooperation with Nazareth University’s School of Music where the duo will be in residence before the concert.
More information about Nazareth University’s Arts Center and its programs can be found at artscenter.naz.edu.
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