"Angela Cheng, piano" program

Angela Cheng, piano Guest Artist Recital March 2, 2023

Framroze Virjee, President, California State University, Fullerton Carolyn Thomas Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Alexander Porter, Vice President, Administration and Finance/CFO David Forgues, Vice President, Human Resources, Diversity & Inclusion Amir H. Dabirian, Vice President, Information Technology Tonantzin Oseguera, Vice President, Student Affairs Gregory J. Saks, Vice President, University Advancement

Arnold Holland, Ed.D, Dean Dave Mickey, Associate Dean Christopher Johnson, Budget Coordinator Heather Guzman, Assistant to the Deans Visual Arts Special Projects, Jade Jewett Dr. Randall Goldberg, Director, School of Music Dr. James Hussar, Chair, Department of Visual Arts Jamie Tucker, Chair, Department of Theatre & Dance Jennifer Frias, Director, Nicholas & Lee Begovich Gallery John Spiak, Director, Grand Central Art Center - Santa Ana Lara Farhadi, Senior Director of Development Ann Steichen, Director of Development Erika Ochoa, Support Group Coordinator Julie Bussell, Director, Marketing & Patron Services Stephanie Tancredi, Box Office Manager Heather Richards-Siddons Marketing & Communications Specialist Alvin Chiu, Graphic Designer Jason Pano, Social Media Strategist

Greetings from the College of the Arts! It’s so good to have you back, and we have an exceptional spring season planned for you. With programming ranging from groundbreaking theatre productions to World-Premiere concerts, our spring offerings seem to shine a bit brighter this semester. On January 28, we kicked things off with the Visual Arts Modernization Project Preview Event and groundbreaking ceremony. More than 100 invited guests joined us for a sneak peek of the project as they engaged with some of the latest technology-driven art tools, experienced AR/VR project demonstrations by visual arts students, and viewed scale models of the complex.

When completed, this renovation will transform our campus and community, positioning CSUF’s visual arts program – the largest in the Cal State system – as a leader in cutting-edge art education and practice within the CSUs. Follow our progress and join us on this extraordinary journey at art.fullerton.edu/vamod.

This season’s fresh slate of visual arts exhibitions and performing arts concerts and productions are sure to keep you coming back to campus! Beginning February 18, Begovich Gallery presents the exhibition “Figures, Poses, and Glances: The Coded Illustrations of J.C Leyendecker,” at MUZEO Museum & Cultural Center, exploring the coded depictions of queer culture in the eradefining images of this early twentieth-century American illustrator. The School of Music honors Black History Month with a performance of “Symphony No. 1 in E minor” by composer Florence Price – the first Black female composer to have a symphony performed by a major American orchestra. In Theatre, Maria Cominis’ “Women of Zalongo” weaves together the experiences of four generations of Greek women into a story of resilience, struggle, and survival. And in May, our student dancers and choreographers collaborate in rhythmic, expressive movement as “Spring Dance Theatre” returns to the Little Theatre.

Our diverse programming mirrors the diversity of the College of the Arts and is a testament to the values we hold. We embrace the possibility inherent in each of our students and celebrate their successes alongside them on their path to becoming future artists, educators, performers, and arts professionals. As patrons, donors, friends, and family, I know you also champion their success.

Demonstrate your commitment to the future of the arts by supporting the Dean’s Fund for Excellence at any level. Donate today at arts.fullerton.edu/giving.

I invite you to visit to campus our again for another performance, or to check out our progress as the Visual Arts Modernization Project moves into the next phase of construction. You may have even seen the walls of one of our new buildings going up along State College Blvd! Whatever brings you here, welcome. We are so proud to show you all that the College of the Arts at Cal State Fullerton has to offer.

Arnold Holland, Ed.D.

Dean, College of the Arts

Dr. Randall Goldberg • Director, School of Music Kimo Furumoto • Assistant Director, School of Music Bongshin Ko • Assistant Director, School of Music

FULL-TIME FACULTY Conducting Kimo Furumoto - instrumental Dr. Robert Istad - choral Dr. Dustin Barr - instrumental Jazz and Commercial Music Bill Cunliffe* - jazz piano; arranging; Fullerton Jazz Orchestra, Fullerton Big Band and combo director Rodolfo Zuniga - jazz studies, jazz percussion, and music techology Piano, Organ, Piano Pedagogy Ning An - piano Bill Cunliffe - jazz piano Alison Edwards* - piano, piano pedagogy, class piano Dr. Robert Watson - piano Music Education, Teacher Training, and Teching Credential Dr. Christopher Peterson - choral Dr. Dennis Siebenaler* - general Dr. Gregory X. Whitmore - instrumental Music in General Education Dr. John Koegel* Dr. Katherine Reed Music History and LIterature Dr. John Koegel - musicology Dr. Katherine Reed - musicology Strings Kimo Furumoto - Director of Orchestra Studies Bongshin Ko - cello Dr. Ernest Salem* - violin

Theory and Composition Dr. Pamela Madsen - composition, theory Dr. Ken Walicki* - composition, theory Vocal, Choral, and Opera Dr. Mark Goodrich* - voice, academic voice courses Dr. Robert Istad - Director of Choral Studies and University Singers Dr. Kerry Jennings - Director of Opera Dr. Christopher Peterson - CSUF Concert Choir and Singing Titans conductor Patricia Prunty - voice, academic voice courses Woodwinds, Brass, and Percussion Dr. Dustin Barr - Director of Wind Band Studies, University Wind Symphony Jean Ferrandis - flute Sycil Mathai* - trumpet Dr. Gregory X. Whitmore Symphonic Winds conductor SCHOOL OF MUSIC STAFF Michael August - Production Manager Eric Dries - Music Librarian William Lemley - Audio Technician Jeff Lewis - Audio Engineer Chris Searight - Music Instrumental Service Paul Shirts - Administrative Assistant Elizabeth Williams - Business Manager Sue Winston - Office Coordinator * denotes Area Coordinator

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PROGRAM Piano Sonata in C Major, Hob. XVI/50............................................. Franz Joseph Haydn I. Allegro (1732-1809) II. Adagio III. Allegro molto

Piano Sonata No. 31 in A-flat Major, op. 110................................ Ludwig van Beethoven I. Moderato cantabile molto espressivo (1770-1827) II. Allegro molto III. Adagio ma non troppo

***** INTERMISSION ***** Polonaise-Fantasie in A-flat Major, op 61................................................Frédéric Chopin

(1810-1849)

Ballade No. 1 in g minor, op. 23...............................................................Frédéric Chopin

Ballade No. 4 in f minor, op. 52................................................................Frédéric Chopin

Special Thanks for generous funding from: Cal State Fullerton IRA, funded as an Instructionally Related Activity grant to the “Pianists in Performance” program of Cal State Fullerton School of Music

ABOUT THE ARTIST

Angela CHENG Consistently praised for her brilliant technique, tonal beauty, and superb musicianship, Canadian pianist Angela Cheng is one of her country’s national treasures. In addition to regular guest appearances with virtually every orchestra in Canada, she has performed with the symphonies of Saint Louis, Houston, Indianapolis, Colorado, Utah, San Diego and Jacksonville, as well as the philharmonic orchestras of Buffalo, Louisiana, Rhode Island, London, Israel and Minas Gerais in Brazil.

Recent performances include a debut with the Fort Worth Symphony, performing Rachmaninoff’s Variations on a Theme of Paganini, under the baton of Robert Spano, and a return to the Vancouver Symphony, performing Ravel’s Piano Concerto in G with Otto Tausk. Next season will include the Boulder Philharmonic, Newfoundland Symphony, Okanagan Symphony, Saskatoon Symphony, Saguenay Symphony and the Symphony of Northwest Arkansas.

Cheng has performed recitals and concertos at Carnegie Hall, Kennedy Center/ Washington, D.C., the 92nd Street Y/New York and Wigmore Hall in London. As a member of the Zukerman Trio and Chamber Players, she has also appeared at the Musikverein/Vienna, the Concertgebouw/Amsterdam, Teatro Colon/Buenos Aires, Mariinsky Concert Hall/St. Petersburg and the Sydney Opera House. Festival appearances include Verbier, Edinburgh, Miyazaki, Stars of the White Nights/St. Petersburg and the George Enescu Festival in Romania.

Cheng also appears regularly on recital series throughout the United States and Canada and has collaborated with the Takács, Colorado, and Vogler quartets. North American festival performances include Banff, Chautauqua, Colorado, Great Lakes Chamber Music, Vancouver, Toronto and the Festival International de Lanaudière in Quebec.

Cheng has been invited to give masterclasses throughout North America and in Asia, including the Royal Conservatory of Music in Toronto, Hong Kong Academy for the Performing Arts, Taichung University in Taiwan, Indiana University, University of Michigan and the University of Texas. She has also served on the jury of many competitions, including the Cleveland International Piano Competition, Esther Honens International Piano Competition, Montreal International Piano Competition, and the Gina Bachauer International Piano Competition, among others.

Cheng has been Gold Medalist of the Arthur Rubinstein International Piano Masters Competition, as well as the first Canadian to win the prestigious Montreal International Piano Competition. Other awards include the Canada Council’s coveted Career Development Grant and the Medal of Excellence for outstanding interpretations of Mozart from the Mozarteum in Salzburg, Austria.

A native of Hong Kong, Cheng studied extensively with Menahem Pressler at Indiana University and with Sascha Gorodnitzki at The Juilliard School. She is currently on the artist faculty of the Oberlin Conservatory of Music, where she was honored with the 2011-12 Excellence in Teaching Award. www.pianistangelacheng.com

PIANISTS IN PERFORMANCE Pianists In Performance (“PIP”) is an outreach program seeking community members with grand pianos, and people who want to hear them really played! Such enthusiasts become “PIP Hosts” and are matched with emerging young keyboard artists from CSUF, “PIP Artists.” Our artists are selected by audition and have repertoire ready to perform for you!

Contact Dr. Rob Watson, curator, (657) 278-2575 rwatson@fullerton.edu to learn how to join a growing number of service organizations, schools, and private homes throughout the southland who have already experienced the thrill of outstanding piano performance!

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DONOR APPLAUSE

The College of the Arts extends its heartfelt gratitude to the following patrons who have supported our students and programs this past year through a generous gift of $1,000 or more to the College, the School of Music, Department of Theatre & Dance, and/or the Department of Visual Arts.**

$1,000,000 + Anonymous $100,000+ Chapman University The Andy Warhol Foundation $25,000+ Alliance for the Performing Arts Anonymous Lee C. Begovich Johnny Carson Foundation Leo Freedman Foundation Robin and Steve Kalota Music Associates Frank and John Olsen Frank J. and Jean Raymond John VanWey $10,000+ Art Alliance Affordable Housing Access Inc. The Blackbaud Giving Fund Marilyn D. Carlson Darryl Curran Dwight Richard Odle Foundation Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund J.P. Morgan Charitable Giving Fund Ellen and Bill Groves Marianne Kreter Eleanore and James L. Monroe Michael L. Mavrovouniotis Dr. Katherine S. Powers and Håkan O. Rosengren Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund Sue and Dr. Edward A. Sullivan The Thorsen Family $5,000+ Drs. Voiza and Joseph Arnold Dr. Marc R. Dickey Desiree Engel Friends of Jazz MaryLouise and Ed Hlavac Morningside of Fullerton

Norma Morris Jill Kurti Norman Orange County Community Foundation Terri and Bob Niccum Douglas G. Stewart $1,000+ Judy L. Atwell Betsy and Eric Azariah Dottie & Nick Batinich Lucina and John Brennan Janet & Allen Bridgford Irene Chinn Stephen W. Collier and Joann Driggers William S. Cornyn CEC Artslink D. Barry Schmitt Revocable Trust Susan and Richard Dolnick Lucetta A. Dunn Shawna and Greg Ellis Dr. Anne Fingal Evelyn K. Francuz Fullerton Families and Friends Marsha Gallavan Jacquelyn Garrabrant Annette L. and Leon J. Gilbert Renee and John Gillespie Susan-Ellen Gilmont Dr. Mark J. Goodrich Dr. Margaret F. Gordon Susan Hallman Theresa Harvey James L. Henriques Trevor E. Illingworth Dr. Robert Istad Michelle Jordan Gladys M. Kares Gwendolyn and Carlos C. Leija John M. Martelli and Paul Coluzzi Karen and George Mast Thelma and Earl Mellott Sylvia Megerdichian Mary E. Moore Patricia and Carl Miller

Betty Murphy Ann and Douglas Myles Yoshino and Ujinobu Niwa Debra L. Noble L. Palin Kerry and John Phelps The Presser Foundation Deanna and Arie Passchier Sheila Pinkle Sharon and Dr. Anil K. Puri Mary and Jerry R. Reinhart Renaissance Charitable Foundation Nancy and Robert Rennie Christine Rhoades Sandra and David Rhone Dr. Stephen M. Rochford Ann and Thad Sandford D. Barry Schmitt Louise P. Shamblen Martha Shaver Ingrid R. Shutkin Lorena L. Sikorski Carol Smith Sparkman Janet L. Smith Dodo V. Standring Robert Van Sternberg Douglas Stewart Verne Wagner Dr. Sean E. Walker Debra Winters Richard Wulff YourCause, LLC

Very special care has been given to the preparation of this donor listing.

Please contact Ann Steichen at (657) 278-7124 with questions or concerns. **Gifts received from July 1, 2021 through September 2022

ONTIVEROS SOCIETY The Ontiveros Society includes individuals who have provided a gift for Cal State Fullerton through their estate plan. Our deep appreciation is extended to the following Ontiveros Society members, whose gifts will benefit the students and mission of the College of the Arts: Anonymous John Alexander Lee & Dr. Nicholas A.* Begovich Gail & Michael Cochran Marc R. Dickey Joann Driggers Betty Everett Carol J. Geisbauer & John* Geisbauer Sophia & Charles Gray MaryLouise & Ed Hlavac Gretchen Kanne

Dr. Burton L. Karson Anne L. Kruzic* Loreen & John Loftus Alan A. Mannason* William J. McGarvey* Dr. Sallie Mitchell Eleanore P. & James L. Monroe Lynn & Robert Myers Dwight Richard Odle* Sherry & Dr. Gordon Paine Dr. June Pollak & Mr. George Pollak*

Dr. Stephen M. Rochford Mary K. & William Sampson Lorena Sikorski Douglas G. Stewart Andrea J. & Jeffrey E. Sward Richard J. Taylor Verne Wagner Richard Wulff Dr. James D. & Dottie Young* *deceased

The College of the Arts Proudly Recognizes the 300+ Members of Our

VOLUNTEER SUPPORT GROUPS

ART ALLIANCE: Art Alliance promotes excellence and enjoyment in the visual arts, and their fundraising efforts contribute to student scholarship, gallery exhibitions, opening receptions and sculpture acquisition on campus.

Special support and event underwriting Fay Colmar John DeLoof

Joann Driggers & Steve Collier Loraine Walkington

ALLIANCE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS: The Alliance for the Performing Arts (formerly MAMM) benefits performing arts students through underwriting visiting artists; special theatre, dance, and music performances; and other unique experiences for members.

Special support and event underwriting Judy Atwell Drs. Voiza & Joe Arnold Dr. Margaret Faulwell Gordon

Susan Hallman Norma Morris Richard Odle Estate

Kerry & John Phelps Jeanie Stockwell Verne Wagner

MUSIC ASSOCIATES: Music Associates maintains a tradition of active involvement and community support, and raises scholarship funds for School of Music students through annual fundraising events and membership dues.

Special support and event underwriting Marilyn Carlson Evelyn K. Francuz Sandy & Norm Johnson Marti & Bill Kurschat Karen & George Mast

Thelma & Earl Mellott Bettina Murphy Grace & Ujinobu Niwa Kerry & John Phelps Mary & Jerry Reinhart

Ann & Thad Sandford Dodo V. Standring Carolyn & Tom Toby John Van Wey

MORE INFORMATION: Erika Ochoa • 657-278-8683 There are many ways to support the College of the Arts, the School of Music, Department of Theatre and Dance, and Department of Visual Arts

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SHAPING the ARTS of the FUTURE The College of the Arts at Cal State Fullerton is a unique learning environment that encourages artistic expression and individual achievement. We are a handson learning lab where immersive academic experiences and opportunities for cross-disciplinary collaboration inspire our 2,700+ student artists, performers, and scholars to reach realize their full potential, shaping the future of the arts locally and globally. This takes exceptional faculty members, state-of-the-art facilities, and support from community members like you.

The Dean’s Fund for Excellence provides resources for College of the Arts students through masterclasses and artists’ residencies; travel to competitions and workshops; and the practical application of industry-standard technology and equipment in the classroom, all of which have a huge impact on the educational experience of our students.

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Ann Steichen, Director of Development 657-278-7124 • asteichen@fullerton.edu Thank you for giving your time and financial support to the student artists who have created this performance for you.

COLLEGE OF THE ARTS • SELECT EVENTS | SPRING 2023 Salzburg Guitar Trio Wed., Feb. 8, 2023 • Recital Hall

Mikhail Korzhev, piano Fri., Feb. 10, 2023 • Meng Concert Hall Figures, Poses, and Glances: The Coded Illustrations of J.C. Leyendecker Sat., Feb. 18–April 9, 2023 MUZEO Museum & Cultural Center Organized by CSUF’s Begovich Gallery

Rodolfo Zùñiga Trio, feat. Bill Cunliffe and Derek Oles Fri., Feb. 24, 2023 • Meng Concert Hall University Symphony Orchestra Sun., Feb. 26, 2023 • Meng Concert Hall HEX & CSUF New Music Ensemble Tues., Feb. 28, 2023 • Meng Concert Hall Angela Cheng, piano Thurs., Mar. 2, 2023 • Meng Concert Hall Women of Zalongo March 3–12, 2023 • Young Theatre The Belle’s Stratagem March 10–25, 2023 • Hallberg Theatre 16th Annual Collage Concert Sat., Mar. 11, 2023 • Meng Concert Hall Ernest Salem, violin, & Alison Edwards, piano Sun., Mar. 12, 2023 • Meng Concert Hall Ya Fei Chuang, piano Wed., Mar. 15, 2023 • Meng Concert Hall University Singers & Concert Choir Sat., Mar. 18, 2023 • Meng Concert Hall Carolyn True, piano Wed., Mar. 22, 2023 • Meng Concert Hall

Fullerton Jazz Orchestra & Fullerton Jazz Chamber Ensemble Fri., Mar. 24, 2023 • Meng Concert Hall Fefu and Her Friends April 7–16, 2023 • CSUF Alumni House Dogfight April 21–May 6, 2023 • Young Theatre

Fullerton Jazz Chamber Ensemble & Fullerton Latin Ensemble Fri., April 21, 2023 • Meng Concert Hall Jazz Singers Sat., April 22, 2023 • Meng Concert Hall CSUF Symphonic Winds Sun., April 23, 2023 • Meng Concert Hall Cello Choir Fri., April 28, 2023 • Recital Hall CSUF Violin Studio with Hal Grossman, violin Fri., April 28, 2023 • Meng Concert Hall University Band Wed., May 3, 2023 • Meng Concert Hall Spring Dance Theatre May 4–11, 2023 • Little Theatre Fullerton Jazz Orchestra Fri., May 5, 2023 • Meng Concert Hall University Wind Symphony Sat., May 6, 2023 • Meng Concert Hall Titan Voices & Singing Titans Wed., May 10, 2023 • Meng Concert Hall Symphony Orchestra & Symphonic Chorus Sat., May 13, 2023 • Meng Concert Hall

Kurt Weill’s Street Scene A College of the Arts Opera

March 24–April 8, 2023 • Little Theatre

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