About 50 musicians performed at the cello concert in von der Mehden Recital Hall on Jan. 30, part of a day-long Cello Festival that included master classes and workshops. Photo by Jessica Tommaselli
Approximately 50 musicians performed at the cello concert held in von der Mehden Recital Hall on Jan. 30. Sponsored by UConn’s Department of Music and the Community School of the Arts, the day-long Cello Festival included master classes and workshops, as well as the concluding concert. Photo by Jessica TommaselliThe stage at von der Mehden was filled with music makers. Photo by Jessica TommaselliAmong the participants were high school students who had to audition for a coveted spot in the festival concert. Photo by Jessica TommaselliKangho Lee, associate professor of music and coordinator of applied music in UConn’s Department of Music, was a featured performer. He is currently on leave from the University in order to coordinate the cello program at the Korea National University of the Arts in Seoul, Korea. Photo by Jessica Tommaselli