Zakir Hussain and Rahul Sharma perform in the Lawrence Memorial Chapel. Photo by Angelica Hurtado. On Wednesday, April 26, members of the Lawrence University and Appleton communities gathered in the Lawrence Memorial Chapel for the fourth concert in the 2016-17 World Music Series. An internationally renowned duo, Zakir Hussain and Rahul Sharma, gave a concert…
Denmark Vessey performs long-awaited hip-hop set
Crowd of students watches as Denmark Vessey performs. Photo by Hikari Mine. Although hip-hop artist Denmark Vessey was unable to show up on April 8 due to an overbooked flight, his performance was rescheduled for this past Friday, April 21. This time, nothing prevented Vessey from appearing in Esch Hurvis Studio in the Warch Campus…
HMELU performs concert after years of hiatus
The Heavy Metal Ensemble of Lawrence University (HMELU) performs in the Chapel. Photo by Taylor Blackson On Saturday Feb. 17, the Heavy Metal Ensemble of Lawrence University (HMELU) performed its 2014 album “Resurrection Opus” for an animated crowd in the Lawrence Memorial Chapel. The metal orchestra, which describes itself as a “sonic behemoth,” is made…
Elias String Quartet performs in the Chapel
On Feb. 3 in the Lawrence Memorial Chapel, the internationally-acclaimed Elias String Quartet performed three pieces in distinctly different styles for a crowd of enthusiastic Lawrentians and Appleton residents. Founded in 1998, the quartet is based in London; its players are from France, Scotland and Sweden. From the moment they walked onstage, the four musicians…
Alumna cellist performs with period instrument
On Wednesday Jan. 11, alumna Lindsey Crabb gave an eye-opening presentation and performance of J.S. Bach’s Suite No. 6 in D major for solo cello. She focused on the difference between how it is usually played on modern cellos and how it was originally meant to be played on a five-string cello. Crabb graduated from…
Lawrence Fencing performs well at Badger Open
Last week the Lawrence Fencing team began their season with the Badger open at the University of Wisconsin. Both the men’s and women’s teams came out focused and ready to win. The lady Vikings completely ransacked their opponents, winning 4-0 versus the Big Ten institutions. They defeated Wisconsin 10-8, 16-2 against Iowa, and had dramatic…
ViBE performs rock n’ roll-themed program
ViBE performs in Harper Hall. Photo by Hikari Mine The Viking Bassoon Ensemble (ViBE) filled Harper Hall with the sounds of “Rock n’ Roll” at 8 p.m. this past Sunday, Nov. 6. Directed by Instructor of Bassoon Carl Rath, the ensemble includes freshman Emilia Jackson, sophmores Stuart Young and Phillip Knisley, seniors Alaina Leisten and…
Huun Huur Tu performs Tuvan music
Lawrence University is fortunate to host a variety of guest musicians from around the world each year. To begin the 2016-2017 World Music Concert Series, the famous Tuvan ensemble Huun Huur Tu performed traditional Tuvan folk music, incorporating ancient instrumental and vocal techniques. Huun Huur Tu has performed all around the world since the early…