Raquel Rodriquez master class/performance at Luther College

Raquel Rodriquez presented a recital and discussed the music of Frank Simon and Herman Bellstedt at Luther College on March 6, 2012.

Rodriquez, Assistant Professor of Music at Northern Kentucky University, performed music of Marcello, Neruda, Shchedrin, and Mendez before lecturing on the music of the famous Cincinnati cornetists Simon and Bellstedt. After performing Hartmann’s Fantasia Brillante on the Rule Britannia, Rodriquez spoke on the challenges of cornet literature. She offered insight into the historical aspects of performing in the style and gave suggestions how to program a recital that incorporated works from that cornet era. Rodriquez concluded by answering questions ranging from drum corps membership to her experience traveling with a professional brass quintet.

Photo: Raquel Rodriquez, with collaborative pianist Jessica Paul and host Richard Tirk

Source: Richard Tirk, Luther College