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Sunday Telegram highlights 'boldness' of NYC music ensemble founder Cyr '96

Bates News — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 19:49:52 +0000

Maine Sunday Telegram reporter Bob Keyes visits New York City to profile Maine native Andrew Cyr ’96, founder and artistic director of the critically and popularly acclaimed Metropolis Ensemble. “With boldness and vision,” Keyes writes, the ensemble is “accomplishing what larger orchestras around the country can merely dream about: commissioning and performing new music for an eager and enthusiastic audience in non-traditional venues.” The story includes Cyr’s wife, noted video performance artist Kate Gilmore ’97, and quotes Bill Matthews, the Alice Swanson Esty Professor of Music, as well as Professor Emeritus of Music Marion Anderson. View story from the Maine Sunday Telegram, April 18, 2010.

Organist Marion Anderson to give recital

Bates News — Fri, 04 Sep 1998 20:40:53 +0000

Organist Marion Anderson, professor emeritus of music at Bates College, will perform a recital of works by J.S. Bach, Brahms and Schumann at 8 p.m. Sept. 18 in the Bates College Chapel. The public is invited to attend free of charge.

Anderson studied at Stetson University, the Amsterdam Conservatory and received a D.M.A. from Yale University. He performs on the harpsichord as well as the organ and has given concerts in the United States, Canada and England.

Bates College Chamber Singers to perform

Bates News — Tue, 25 Nov 1997 20:21:35 +0000

The Bates College Chamber Singers, directed by Marion Anderson, will perform traditional music of the Yuletide season in the annual Celebration of Lessons and Carols at 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7, in the Bates College Chapel. The public is invited to attend free of charge.