Francesco Mastromatteo (DMA ’12) has been working for years on one of the most quintessential works in the cello repertoire, J.S. Bach’s Cello Suites. These pieces can take a lifetime to understand, but Francesco has found something in them that is unique, his interpretation simultaneously pays homage to the master and forges it’s own path. Francesco Mastromatteo will perform all six of the suites this weekend, but he stopped by KUT’s Studio 1A to give a little preview first.
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Austin Camerata presents its inaugural concert on Tuesday, April 25, at noon, at the Blanton Museum. Artistic Director Daniel Kopp (MM ’18), Cory Blais (MM ’19), Hyugrai “Ray” Kim (DMA ’19) and others will perform selections from the Bach Solo Cello Suites. Together with faculty and student dancers from the UT Department of Theatre and Dance, Austin Camerata will pair solo Bach with dance. Each selection will represent a different color on the color spectrum with dance styles ranging from ballet to contemporary to tap.
Francesco Mastromatteo (DMA ’12) returns to Central Texas on Friday and Saturday, April 21-22, 2017, to perform the complete Bach Suites for Unaccompanied Cello at the Oak Hill United Methodist Church. Classical Music for the World presents the two-concert event titled, “World of Joy,” exploring a path made by very essential simple and immediate tools: four strings, the definite shape of an instrument with extraordinary expressive possibilities and the ability to imagine the future of the cello in terms of technique, timbre and artistry, connecting deeply with its “human voice.” For venue, ticket and more information, visit 
Today, Golden Hornet and KMFA, Classical 89.5 (as Presenting Media Sponsor) present it’s 3rd Annual alt-classical 
Seulki Lee (DMA ’19) has won Second Prize in the 2017 Lewisville Lake Symphony International Competition for Strings and Harp. The competition is open is open to string players and harpists who are between the ages of 18-30 and who are enrolled at an accredited university, college, or conservatory.
Seulki Lee (DMA ’19) has won a position in the 2017 Britten–Pears Orchestra led by conductor Marin Alsop. The Britten–Pears Orchestra gives exceptional young professionals the chance to work closely with leading conductors, soloists and tutors. It makes an important link between conservatoires and the profession by providing high-level performing experience allied to intensive coaching and mentoring from principal players from the world’s greatest orchestras.
Seulki Lee (DMA ’19) has been appointed as Assistant Principal Cellist of the Victoria Symphony Orchestra, effective immediately. Founded in 1974, the Victoria Symphony Society has grown to an orchestra that has become known for providing outstanding concerts with professional musicians and guest artists from around the world. The Victoria Symphony performs at the Victoria Fine Arts Center.
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