Saturday, September 25, 2010

World Premiere of the Day! Fitzgerald/Ewazen Faculty Recital at Penn State Sept. 19, 2010


[Eric Ewazen, left & Langston J. Fitzgerald, III, right (Photo Credit Andy Colwell)]

Wilmer Wise, a renowned trumpeter in his own right, sends AfriClassical news of a World Premiere performance at Penn State University by Professor of Trumpet Langston J. Fitzgerald, III, of Down a River of Time, composed by pianist Eric Ewazen:

“Penn State's Langston J. Fitzgerald III, right, professor of trumpet, performs on stage in Esber Recital Hall with composer and pianist Eric Ewazen during Fitzgerald's faculty recital on Sunday, Sept. 19. The event was marked by the complete world premiere performance of Ewazen's 'Down a River of Time.' Although not pictured, the recital featured more than two dozen students of the Penn State University Trumpet Ensemble and brass area studios. For information about upcoming School of Music events, visit





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