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Saint Vincent College Concert Series

Mission Statement

Many institutions of higher learning as well as houses of worship have a concert series. These concert series vary in their vision and mission: some are the result of a generous bequest; others serve to showcase an important musical instrument (a concert grand piano or pipe organ) and still others are centered around an architecturally significant performance space. These are certainly valid reasons, however, the most important reason for such a series is people. In a world that is fractured and broken, the arts can restore and unify. Music is the lingua franca of all the world’s peoples.

  • The Saint Vincent College Concert Series is dedicated to enriching the local community by presenting outstanding musical performances and fostering connections between music and academic excellence.
  • Through a dynamic lineup of artists and genres, we seek to foster a vibrant cultural environment, promote artistic expression, and create memorable experiences that bring students, faculty, and the local community together. These performers are “teaching artists” – those individuals who engage with the audience and use their music to teach and enrich, not just entertain.
  • Our series fosters a love for the arts, supports emerging and established artists, and provides students with unique opportunities to engage with and appreciate a wide range of musical genres.
  • This series is committed to showcasing the exceptional talent and artistry of our distinguished music faculty. Our mission is to provide a platform for faculty members to share their passion for music with students, colleagues, and the broader community.
  • Through this series, we aim to inspire a love for music, encourage artistic growth, and build confidence in our students by providing a supportive and dynamic platform for students to present their work, develop their performance skills, and gain valuable experience in a performance setting.

Fall 2024

Admission is free to all events in this series.

  • The Chamber Orchestra of Pittsburgh

    Chantal Braziel

    With Soprano Chantal Braziel, C'15

    Friday, September 6, 2024 at 7:00 PM
    Robert S. Carey Performing Arts Center

  • J. Christopher Pardini, Piano, Music at Midday

    J. Christopher Pardini

    Music of Mendelssohn and Mozart including the famous RONDO ALLA TURCA

    Friday, September 20, 2024 at Noon
    Verostko Center for the Arts, Dale P. Latimer Library

  • Greggory Brandt, Baritone, Music at Midday

    Greggory Brandt

    Veteran Broadway singer and actor

    Music faculty member presents classical and Broadway songs

    Friday, October 4, 2024 at Noon
    Verostko Center for the Arts, Dale P. Latimer Library

  • Halcyon Voices

    Halcyon Voices

    Pittsburgh-based women's early music ensemble

    Music of the Medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque eras.

    Friday, October 25, 2024 at 7:00 PM
    St. Vincent Basilica Crypt

     

  • The Complete Two and Three-Part Inventions of J.S. Bach

    Bach

    18th Century music performed with 21st Century technology

    J. Christopher Pardini, Keyboards

    Friday, November 15, 2024 at 7:00 PM
    St. Vincent Basilica Crypt

     

  • Student Piano Recital, Music at Midday

    music

    Friday, December 6, 2024 at Noon
    Verostko Center for the Arts, Dale P. Latimer Library

About

The Saint Vincent College Concert Series presents world-class performances by internationally acclaimed artists during each academic year. The series emphasizes the traditional classical chamber music repertoire, and artists of other genres have been featured as well.

Performers have won top prizes in national and international competitions and have performed on many of the world’s greatest stages.

The Saint Vincent College Concert Series was founded by Rev. Joseph Bronder, O.S.B., in 1971 and guided by his vision until his retirement. In 2007, Br. Nathan Cochran, O.S.B., was named artistic director. After seven years of faithful leadership, Br. Nathan passed away in 2014. Currently, J. Christopher Pardini serves as Concert Series Director.

In 2008, to recognize Fr. Joseph Bronder’s many contributions as a concert pianist, piano teacher and classical music presenter, a prize for piano was named in his honor. Each season, the Bronder Prize for Piano is awarded to an exceptionally talented young pianist at the beginning of his career. The honoree is selected to perform in the Concert Series, and receives a prize consisting of a trophy and cash performance award.

Past Recipients

2007/2008 Benjamin Moser, German
2008/2009 Daria Rabotkina, Russian
2009/2010 Ran Dank, Israeli
2010/2011 Anderson & Roe Piano Duo, Americans
2011/2012 George Li, Chinese-American
2012/2013 Andrew Tyson, American
2013/2014 Ji, Korean
2014/2015 Yun-Chin Zhou, Chinese
2015/2016 Fei-Fei Dong, Chinese
2016/2017 Tomer Gewirtzman,Israeli

 

We welcome questions and comments at:

The Saint Vincent College Concert Series
Saint Vincent College
300 Fraser Purchase Road
Latrobe, PA 15650

724-805-2177