The document announces several upcoming musical events at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls between November 11 and December 12, featuring guest artists Peter Sheppard Skaervard, Johan de Meij, Nirmala Rajasekar, James Dutton, and Pat O'Keefe. Events include violin, band, and choral performances as well as masterclasses. Biographies of guest artists Peter Sheppard Skaervard and James Dutton are also provided.

1. UPCOMING MUSICAL EVENTS
Friday, November 11 – Peter Sheppard Skaervard, violin – Highly acclaimed
international recording artist from London, England shares music of Ole Bull on the
violin played by the Swedish musician. Peter has performed on Prairie Home
Companion and is known for his interpretation of historical works often played on
an instrument created during the corresponding timeframe, in addition to premiers
and support of new compositions for violin around the world. Meter parking is
available in the lots near North Hall just off Cascade Avenue. Did you know Ole Bull
owned property in Stillwater, MN? Did you know Peter has deep roots in the St.
Croix Valley? Contact Dr. Tjornehoj for more information: 715-410-7416 or
Kristin.tjornehoj@uwrf.edu. http://uwrf.edu/music/events
Satuday, November 12 – Peter Sheppard Skaervard Masterclass. Open to anyone
interested in learning about interpretation and performance of music. Students of
UWRF violinist Natalia Moiseeva will perform and be coached by Peter in front of an
audience at the Hastings Arts Center at 10:00 a.m. This includes a performance by
Peter Sheppard Skaervard as part of the 2-hour event. FREE at the Hastings Arts
Center 216 4th Street E in Hastings, MN. 55033. Contact Dr. Tjornehoj for more
information: 715-410-7416 or Kristin.tjornehoj@uwrf.edu.
http://www.hastingsartscenter.org/upcoming-concerts
Thursday, November 17 – Johan de Meij, highly esteemed composer and conductor
from the Netherlands, brings new music to the stage for a world premier of
“Evolution – Fifity Shades of E”. Musicians from the region combine with the
University of Wisconsin Symphony Band, led by Kris Tjornehoj, for a United States
premier of “Celtic Classics”. Additional selections include one of the Bandworks
rated top 100 band works of 2016“Downtown Divertimento” plus “Summer”,
featuring folk music of Finland. This event is part of the annual UWRF Band
Festival featuring schools from the region. Contact Dr. Tjornehoj for more
information: 715-410-7416 or Kristin.tjornehoj@uwrf.edu.
http://uwrf.edu/music/events
Friday, November 25- - Nirmala Rajasekar performs on a veena, bringing world
music to the Frances Cohler Coffee Concert Series. 12:00 p.m. in William Abbott
Concert Hall, Kleinpell Fine Arts Center on the UWRF Campus. FREE and open to the
public. Meter parking is available in the lots near North Hall just off Cascade
Avenue. Contact Dr. Tjornehoj for more information: 715-410-7416 or
Kristin.tjornehoj@uwrf.edu. http://uwrf.edu/music/events
Friday, December 2 – Celebrating the UWRF “Year of Brazil”, music by Pat O’Keefe
and his group, Choro Borealis, perform as part of the Frances Cohler Coffee Concert

2. Series. Pat O’Keefe is a faculty member at UWRF and performs on the clarinet in
addition to percussion instruments along with Tim O’Keefe on mandolin and
percussion. Robert Everest plays the 7-string guitar, cavaquinho, vocals and
percussion. 12:00 p.m. in William Abbott Concert Hall, Kleinpell Fine Arts Center
on the UWRF Campus. FREE and open to the public. Meter parking is available in
the lots near North Hall just off Cascade Avenue. Contact Dr. Tjornehoj for more
information: 715-410-7416 or Kristin.tjornehoj@uwrf.edu.
http://uwrf.edu/music/events
Sunday, December 4 – The UWRF Choral Department presents their annual Holiday
Concert. 3:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Contact the Music Department for more
information: 715-425-3183; http://uwrf.edu/music/events
Thursday, December 8 – The UWRF Music Department features James Dutton, flute
from the Buckingham Palace Guard Band in London, England. Mr. Dutton will
perform the Cecile Chaminade “Flute Concerto” under the baton of Dr Kris Tjornehoj
with the UWRF Symphony Band. Other selections include “Jesu, Joy of Man’s
Desiring” by J.S.Bach featuring Mr. Dutton and “Christmas Medley for Band”. 7:30
p.m. in William Abbott Concert Hall, Kleinpell Fine Arts Center on the UWRF
Campus. Tickets available at the door $5.00 adults/$3.00 seniors/$2.00 students.
Contact Dr. Tjornehoj for more information: 715-410-7416 or
Kristin.tjornehoj@uwrf.edu. http://uwrf.edu/music/events
Friday, December 9 – Frances Cohler Coffee Concert presents James Dutton, flute
and Ivan Konev, piano. Music includes a variety of classical selections from around
the world including “Sonata” by Paul Hindemith (Germany), “Sonatina” by Camargo
Guarnieri, (Brazil) and Frances Poulenc’s “Sonata” (France).
12:00 p.m. in William Abbott Concert Hall, Kleinpell Fine Arts Center on the UWRF
Campus. FREE and open to the public. Meter parking is available in the lots near
North Hall just off Cascade Avenue. Contact Dr. Tjornehoj for more information:
715-410-7416 or Kristin.tjornehoj@uwrf.edu. http://uwrf.edu/music/events
Friday, December 10 – James Dutton, flute and Ivan Konev, piano perform at the
Hastings Arts Center. 7:30 p.m. $15.00 tickets available at the door. Hastings Arts
Center 216 4th Street E in Hastings, MN. 55033. Contact Dr. Tjornehoj for more
information: 715-410-7416 or Kristin.tjornehoj@uwrf.edu.
http://www.hastingsartscenter.org/upcoming-concerts
Sunday, December 11 the St. Croix Valley Symphony Orchestra, led by Dr. Kristin
Tjornehoj, collaborates with the Shepherd of the Valley Choir in Afton, MN. 4:00
p.m. “Christmas Festival” performance. Featuring British artist James Dutton, flute
in “Fantaisie” by Faure, “Veni, Veni Emmanuel” plus traditional holiday classics and

3. a sing-a-long. Dessert reception follows in the lobby. FREE and open to the public.
14107 Hudson Road South, Afton, MN. 55001.1 Contact Dr. Tjornehoj for more
information: 715-410-7416 or Kristin.tjornehoj@uwrf.edu.
http://uwrf.edu/music/events
Sunday, December 12 the UWRF Music Department presents “Year of Brazil”. Join
us for an evening of exploring sounds from Brazil on a variety of instruments led by
Patrick O’Keefe. Contact pat.okeefe@uwrf.edu for further information FREE and
open to the public. Music Department 715-425-3183 http://uwrfedu/music/events
1of the Valley Lutheran Church
Monday, December 12 UWRF presents a Holiday Extravaganza with the St. Croix
Valley Symphony Orchestra at 7:30 p.m. William Abbott Concert Hall, Kleinpell Fine
Arts Center. Tickets available at the door: $5.00 adults/$3.00 students/$2.00
students. Contact Dr. Tjornehoj for more information: 715-410-7416 or
Kristin.tjornehoj@uwrf.edu. http://uwrf.edu/music/events
Additional information:
GUEST ARTIST PETER SHEPPARD SKAERVARD:
Peter Sheppard Skærved is the dedicatee of well over 200
works for solo violin, by composers such as George Rochberg,
Judith Weir, Michael Finnissy, and Hans Werner Henze. He
regularly appears as soloists in over 30 countries. His
discography is extensive, ranging from cycles of sonatas by
Beethoven and Telemann, the complete quartets of David
Matthews, Michael Tippett, and cycles of concerti from Haydn
to Henze.
He has won awards from the BBC Music Magazine, been
nominated for a Gramophone Award, as well as a GRAMMY for
a concerto recording in 2007. He records for NMC, Chandos,
Naxos, Metier and Toccata. Director of an acclaimed series of
concerts at Wiltons Music Hall in London, Peter Sheppard
Skærved is the founder and leader of the Kreutzer Quartet and
the Munich-based Ensemble Triolog. He regularly appears as
director and soloist with ensembles such as the Zagreb Soloists

4. and Athelas Sinfonietta Copenhagen.
Peter Sheppard Skærved is the only British violinist to have
been invited to play on Paganini’s violin il Cannone more than
once (five times in particular) and he regularly gives recitals on
the prestigious collection of historic instruments at the Library
of Congress, Washington. He is also acclaimed for his
collaborative work with museums, working regularly with the
British Museum, National Portrait Gallery, Tate Galleries,
Victoria and Albert Museum and worldwide. He plays on a
1698 Stradivari owned by Joseph Joachim from the collections
of the Royal Academy of Music, where he is the Fellow of
Performance Studies.
GUEST ARTIST JAMES DUTTON:
James Dutton makes a Brexit to the US bringing his colorful
flute as well as his pomp and circumstance to Hastings,
MN. Join us this evening for a delightful treat from across the
waters.
James was born in Marlow, England and studied flute at the
Royal College of Music in London. During his time at the RCM,
he won prizes for orchestral, solo and chamber music
performances. He has also been awarded two Worshipful
Company of Musicians' Silver Medals, and a Fellowship in Flute
Performance from Trinity College London.
In 1995 he was a Park Lane Group Young Artist, giving his
London recital debut at the Purcell Room, including the world
premiere of "The Colour of Pomegranates", written for him by
the leading British composer Julian Anderson.
In 1997 he was appointed principal flute of the Band of the
Scots Guards in London. He has appeared with them as a

5. soloist in concerts all over the UK and further afield.
Performances have included solo appearances at the Royal
Albert Hall, Cadogan Hall, the Beaulieu-sur-Mer music festival,
a concert tour of major cities across Australia, and alongside
artists such as violinist Nicola Benedetti and tenor Ian
Bostridge.
He has also been principal flute of the Showbiz Pops Orchestra,
CAMus Sinfonietta, Cygnus Orchestra of London, L'Anima di
Musica and the Perspectives Ensemble. He has recently been
appointed co-principal flute of the London Military Band.
Over the last twenty years he has appeared in numerous
recitals in venues across London as a soloist and chamber
musician. He also appears on many recordings both with his
own band and as a guest performer, and has given live radio
and TV broadcasts. He is delighted to have been invited to give
recitals and a masterclass as a guest of the University of
Wisconsin-River Falls this winter, marking his debut as a solo
artist in the USA.
"Virtuosic" - Paul Driver, Sunday Times
"Stylish and self-possessed" - Adrian Jack, The Independent
"Colourful and thoughtful playing" - Rick Jones, Evening
Standard
"Mature and accomplished" - Richard Morrison, The Times