Music Series celebrates 40th anniversary this season

By: Nick McGill ~Staff Writer~ Polina Bespalko, director of the Xavier University Music Series, makes a point to organize and putting on several concerts each year. “(I am) proud to play a central role in the musical life of Cincinnati. Live music performance is a deeply rooted cultural tradition, and the Music Series is strongly committed to help it flourish in our community,” Bespalko said in her welcome letter to patrons. This upcoming season represents the 40th anniversary of the Music Series. “In a day and age where there are many challenges facing symphonies, music series and live performance in … Continue reading Music Series celebrates 40th anniversary this season

Simone Dinnerstein comes to Xavier

By: Nick McGill ~Staff Writer~ As the Xavier University Music Series heads into its summer concerts, students on campus are still able to catch one more exciting performance before heading home for break. Simone Dinnerstein will visit the Gallagher Student Center Theater on May 3 to put on a concert as part of the Classical Piano Series component of the Music Series. Dinnerstein landed on the classical music scene in 2007 when she released a record of Johann Sebastian Bach’s “Goldberg Variations,” which was completely self-financed and landed atop the Billboard classical music CD sales chart. This success came uncharacteristically … Continue reading Simone Dinnerstein comes to Xavier

An interview with Dr. Polina Bespalko on her upcoming concert

By: Nick McGill ~Sports Editor~ Polina Bespalko is a member of the music faculty at Xavier University and is the director of the Xavier University Music Series. Originally from Russia, Bespalko will be giving a concert highlighting important Russian and Soviet composers on March 27 in the Werner Recital Hall at Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music. Newswire Sports Editor Nick McGill, a student of Bespalko’s, sat down with her and discussed the upcoming concert. PB: I graduated from CCM with my doctorate degree last year. And as a student for the doctorate degree you are required to do many, many recitals, … Continue reading An interview with Dr. Polina Bespalko on her upcoming concert