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Delta State University to host flutist, Jill Felber and pianist, Dianne Frazer

By February 1, 2011General

Flutist, Jill FelberOn Friday, February 4, at 7:30 pm, the Delta State University Department of Music will present Jill Felber, flute and Dianne Frazer, piano in the Bologna Performing Arts Center Recital Hall on the campus.

Jill Felber has been hailed for her "beautifully finished performances" by The Detroit News and has been praised by Musical America for her "handsome performance.” The British journal PAN writes, “Felber was stunning…not only refined but also full of fun.” “The outstanding American flutist Jill Felber,” as described by Gazeta Rybnicka of Poland, is acclaimed worldwide for her “consummate musicianship” (Fanfare).  Felber has performed solo recitals, chamber music, and concertos on four continents and has held residencies in Hong Kong, Taiwan, Australia, Mexico, France, Switzerland, Great Britain, Italy, Canada and the United States. She has premiered over three hundred works for the flute and has released world premiere recordings. In demand as a guest clinician because of her extraordinary motivational teaching style, Felber is currently professor of flute at the University of California, Santa Barbara.

Dianne Frazer, recognized globally as a premiere collaborative pianist is known for her wit and style on and off stage. She Pianist, Dianne Frazerexudes an energy and an excitement that is both irresistible and endearing. Frazer has performed with a “Who’s Who” of international artists and has performed in the Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall, Avery Fisher Hall, and Merkin Hall.

Frazer resides in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, where she serves as faculty at Louisiana State University and continues her multi-faceted career as a college professor, symphony pianist, opera répétiteur, adjudicator, church organist, and solo pianist.

Following the recital, Felber will present a workshop, “Extreme Makeover: Flute Edition” for flute students. Any flutist is welcome to attend and should bring a flute.

This concert is free and open to the public. For more information, please call the Department of Music at 662-846-4615.