Ivano Ascari, Guest Artist Trumpet Recital

Ivano Ascari, professor of trumpet at the F.A. Bonporti Conservatory of Music in Trento, Italy, will present a guest artist trumpet recital on Thursday, October 17 at 7:30 p.m. in the Laidlaw Performing Arts Center Recital Hall. Ascari will collaborate with USA Professor Robert Holm on piano and USA Professor Peter Wood on trumpet, as well as Professor Gary Malvern, from Furman University, on trumpet. The program will include works by Italian and American composers, including the American premiere of Thomas Whitman’s Elegy for three trumpets and of Unveiled by USA composition Professor David Durant.

Tickets for this Department of Music event will be sold at the door only. Admission is $8 general and $5 for USA faculty & staff, USA students, youths under 18 and all senior citizens (card or cash accepted). Musical Arts Series season passes will of course be honored for admission to this event. Persons needing more information about this event or in need of special accommodation may call 251-460-7116 or 251-460-6136.