A Tribute Concert
John Lessard, composer John Lessard, whose career as a highly regardedcomposer spanned 60 years, was a seminalmember of the Stony Brook Department of Music from 1962to 1990. Students, former students and facultywill come together to honor him in a recital ofhis music, which will include many of his songsand works for percussion, guitar and woodwindquintet. The concert will feature a special guestartist, soprano Tony Arnold, in a performanceof Lessard's 1984 work Pond in a Bowl. Otherartists include Tory Browers, Dominic Donato,George Fisher, Eduardo Leandro, Steve Paysen,Jerry Willard and members of the Stony BrookContemporary Chamber Players.
Recital Hall | Staller Center for the Arts
Info: (631) 632-7330
Tickets (631) 632-ARTS
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Student Recitals
There are nearly 300 student recitals performed throughout the year, usually four a day, which constitutes a major requirement of the graduate performance degree. All recitals are open to the public and are offered free of charge. It is strongly advised to call ahead or check the website as these concerts are subject to change.
Tickets
Tickets can be purchased ahead of time or the night of performances from the Staller Center Box Office. Seniors over 65 and students of any school (with ID) can purchase tickets at a 50% discount with the exception of Faculty Recitals and Emerson String Quartet performances. To order tickets, call (631) 632-ARTS or visit the box office in the lobby of the Staller Center, Monday through Saturday, 12pm to 6pm.