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Friday, September 26, 2008
Vanguard favorite rewards audience
DAYTON — Celebrating its 10th anniversary as an ensemble, the celebrated Claremont Trio made a return trip to Dayton this week to open the 47th season of Vanguard Concerts at the Dayton Art Institute.
The performance Friday night, Sept. 26, was the group’s fifth appearance under Vanguard’s auspices, making Dayton one of its most frequent — and favorite — stops, according to pianist Donna Kwong.
The Claremont, which also features twin sisters Emily Bruskin (violin) and Julia Bruskin (cello), is likewise a favorite with the Vanguard audience, which eschewed the evening’s live television broadcast of the first presidential debate in order to attend the trio’s concert.
The young women rewarded the small crowd’s loyalty by presenting a memorable performance loaded with artistic vitality and emotional intensity. The political debate could be taped for later watching, but there’s no capturing the full effect of a live musical concert.
The program featured works by Franz Joseph Hadyn (Piano Trio in G Major, Hob. XV:25), Bedrich Smetana (Piano Trio in g minor, Op. 15) and Antonin Dvorak (Piano Trio in f minor, Op. 65).
The Smetana, an expressive and demanding piece new to many in the audience, was the highlight of the first half of the evening.
The second half was devoted to the Dvorak, a beautiful and profound work of almost symphonic range, which the Claremont played as of one mind — and heart.
The Vanguard Concerts season continues Oct. 17, with a performance by violinist Mayuko Kamio. For more information, call (937) 436-0244 or (937) 512-0144.
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X-FEST fan appreciation show announced
Two weeks ago hurricane force winds cut short X-FEST 13 at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds.
Today, Friday, Sept. 26, WXEG and Live Nation announced the Jagermeister Music Tour featuring Hinder, Trapt and Rev Theory, plus Shinedown and Red at the Ervin J Nutter Center on Monday December 15 at 6:30 PM.
The good news for X-FEST fans? The concert will be free to anyone with an X-FEST ticket stub.
“In our 13 years of X-FEST, we’ve endured heat, cold, rain and mud, but never have we experienced the kind of weather Dayton was hit with two weeks ago,” said Kramer, Program Director of 103.9 WXEG. “We’ve always tried to offer incredible value with our X-FEST ticket, and we just weren’t happy with the way the day had to end this year. We’re thrilled to be able to offer a free show to our listeners, as well as half-off next year’s show!”
Here’s what you need to know: Tickets became available today XFEST ‘08 fans who have ticket stubs from the X-FEST 13 event that was cut short. Those ticketholders are also entitled to a 50% off Coupon for XFEST ‘09.
To redeem your X-FEST ticket for a ticket to the Jagermeister Music Tour show on December 15, your options are:
Visit the Nutter Center ticket office with your X-FEST 13 ticket stub, and exchange it for a ticket to the concert and receive one 50% off voucher to XFEST ‘09. Nutter Center Box Office hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday or 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday.
Mail your X-FEST 13 ticket stub to the Nutter Box Office along with a self addressed stamped envelope, and a ticket and 50% voucher to XFEST ‘09 will be returned.
Mailing address is: Nutter Center Att: XFEST Fan Appreciation Show WSU Box Office 3640 Colonel Glenn Hwy Dayton, OH 45435
For more information contact 103.9 WXEG directly. Here is a page of phone numbers and e-mail addresses on their Web site with more information.
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