{"id":64223,"date":"2025-02-13T12:21:35","date_gmt":"2025-02-13T17:21:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cws.charlotte.edu\/backup-coaa\/?p=64223"},"modified":"2025-02-13T12:34:13","modified_gmt":"2025-02-13T17:34:13","slug":"esteemed-guest-artists-bring-expertise-to-performing-arts-students","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cws.charlotte.edu\/backup-coaa\/2025\/02\/13\/esteemed-guest-artists-bring-expertise-to-performing-arts-students\/","title":{"rendered":"Esteemed Guest Artists Bring Expertise to Performing Arts Students"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Masterclasses and conversations with star professional artists are a key part of performing arts students\u2019 education in the College of Arts + Architecture. This semester, we are pleased to welcome a range of extraordinary guest artists to enhance the curricular experiences of our students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Lorenzo Pagano<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"679\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cws.charlotte.edu\/backup-coaa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/807\/2025\/02\/Lorenzo-Pagano.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-64225 lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 480px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 480\/679;width:109px;height:auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cws.charlotte.edu\/backup-coaa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/807\/2025\/02\/Lorenzo-Pagano.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cws.charlotte.edu\/backup-coaa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/807\/2025\/02\/Lorenzo-Pagano-300x424.jpg 300w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lorenzo Pagano is an international award-winning contemporary dancer whose career has spanned across concert dance, musical theatre and opera. A former principal dancer with the Martha Graham Dance Company, he is currently performing with the Metropolitan Opera Ballet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pagano came to the College of Arts + Architecture on January 30, where he performed for and engaged in conversation with music and dance students for the Department of Music and taught a masterclass in the Department of Dance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Olga Kern<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"315\" height=\"420\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cws.charlotte.edu\/backup-coaa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/807\/2025\/02\/Kern.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-64227 lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 315px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 315\/420;width:105px;height:auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cws.charlotte.edu\/backup-coaa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/807\/2025\/02\/Kern.jpg 315w, https:\/\/cws.charlotte.edu\/backup-coaa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/807\/2025\/02\/Kern-300x400.jpg 300w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 315px) 100vw, 315px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Internationally touring pianist Olga Kern is widely recognized as one of the great artists of her generation, having won first prize at the Rachmaninoff International Piano Competition and a Gold Medal at the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition, among other major achievements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On February 13, Kern will conduct <a href=\"https:\/\/campusevents.charlotte.edu\/event\/olga-kern-masterclass\">a masterclass<\/a> in the Department of Music, which is free and open to the public. Her appearance in the Department is presented in partnership with the Charlotte Symphony.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Bisi Adigun<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"379\" height=\"505\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cws.charlotte.edu\/backup-coaa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/807\/2025\/02\/Bisi-Adigun-SSS-1-25-Cropped-and-resized.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-64229 lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 379px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 379\/505;width:110px;height:auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cws.charlotte.edu\/backup-coaa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/807\/2025\/02\/Bisi-Adigun-SSS-1-25-Cropped-and-resized.jpg 379w, https:\/\/cws.charlotte.edu\/backup-coaa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/807\/2025\/02\/Bisi-Adigun-SSS-1-25-Cropped-and-resized-300x400.jpg 300w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 379px) 100vw, 379px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bisi Adigun is a playwright, performer, and theatre director\/producer. He is the founder of Arambe Productions, Ireland\u2019s first and only African theatre company, for which, as its Artistic Director for over 16 years, he produced and directed more 25 productions in Ireland, Nigeria and America.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In conjunction with the <a href=\"https:\/\/campusevents.charlotte.edu\/event\/the-playboy-of-the-western-world\">theatre department\u2019s production of &#8220;The Playboy of the Western World, A Modern Adaptation\u201d<\/a> (by Bisi Adigun and Roddy Doyle of J.M. Synge\u2019s 1907 world classic of the same title), the Department of Theatre will host a <a href=\"https:\/\/campusevents.charlotte.edu\/event\/bisi-adigun-co-adaptor-of-playboy-of-the-western-world-a-new-adaptation\">live discussion with Adigun on February 14<\/a>. The discussion, led by Theatre Chair David Janowiak, will focus on Adigun\u2019s process of updating and adapting a world classic for modern audiences. Adigun will join the discussion virtually via Zoom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Aruna Quartet<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"599\" height=\"400\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cws.charlotte.edu\/backup-coaa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/807\/2025\/02\/Aruna-Quartet.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-64231 lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 599px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 599\/400;width:288px;height:auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cws.charlotte.edu\/backup-coaa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/807\/2025\/02\/Aruna-Quartet.jpg 599w, https:\/\/cws.charlotte.edu\/backup-coaa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/807\/2025\/02\/Aruna-Quartet-300x200.jpg 300w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 599px) 100vw, 599px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Based in central Texas, the Aruna Quartet has been awarded prizes at numerous national and international competitions including the Gold Medal and Grand Prize at the 46th Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition. This saxophone quartet includes UNC Charlotte alumnus and baritone saxophonist Andrew Schoen &#8217;16.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Funded by the Anne R. Belk Visiting Artist Series, the quartet will be in residence in the Department of Music the week of February 17 and will <a href=\"https:\/\/campusevents.charlotte.edu\/event\/wind-ensemble-and-symphonic-band-9840\">perform with the Wind Ensemble on February 19<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>De&#8217;Anthony Vaughan<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"640\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cws.charlotte.edu\/backup-coaa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/807\/2025\/02\/DeAnthony-Vaughan_crop.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-64233 lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 480px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 480\/640;width:115px;height:auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cws.charlotte.edu\/backup-coaa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/807\/2025\/02\/DeAnthony-Vaughan_crop.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cws.charlotte.edu\/backup-coaa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/807\/2025\/02\/DeAnthony-Vaughan_crop-300x400.jpg 300w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">De&#8217;Anthony Vaughan is a member of the Alvin Ailey Dance Company and a former member of Dallas Black Dance Theatre, where he performed works by Matthew Rushing, Darrell Grand Moultrie, Kirven Douthit-Boyd, Alvin Ailey, Elisa Monte, Donald McKayle, and many more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A former student of Associate Professor of dance Kim Jones, Vaughan will teach <a href=\"https:\/\/campusevents.charlotte.edu\/event\/masterclass-with-deanthony-vaughan\">a masterclass<\/a> in the Department of Dance on February 20, which the College community is invited to observe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Hannah Jewel Kohn<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"201\" height=\"251\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cws.charlotte.edu\/backup-coaa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/807\/2025\/02\/Hannah-Kohn.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-64235 lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 201px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 201\/251;width:115px;height:auto\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hannah Jewel Kohn, who has toured in productions of <em>Frozen<\/em> and <em>Beauty and the Beast<\/em>, currently plays Marcia Murphy in the Broadway touring show <em>A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical<\/em>. She will present an Acting Through Song workshop with musical theatre students on February 27.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-white-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-white-background-color has-background is-style-dots\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\"\/>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-white-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-white-background-color has-background is-style-dots\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>James Kopecky<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"664\" height=\"885\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cws.charlotte.edu\/backup-coaa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/807\/2025\/02\/Kopecky.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-64237 lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 664px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 664\/885;width:116px;height:auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cws.charlotte.edu\/backup-coaa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/807\/2025\/02\/Kopecky.jpg 664w, https:\/\/cws.charlotte.edu\/backup-coaa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/807\/2025\/02\/Kopecky-600x800.jpg 600w, https:\/\/cws.charlotte.edu\/backup-coaa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/807\/2025\/02\/Kopecky-300x400.jpg 300w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 664px) 100vw, 664px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">James Kopecky is a former member of Ballet San Jose and recently retired from Charlotte Ballet, where he danced principal roles in both classical and contemporary repertory. As a choreographer, he has created works for Butler Ballet, Ballet San Jose School, Opera San Jose, Charlotte Ballet II, and Charlotte Ballet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Kopecky is working with UNC Charlotte dance students this semester to create a contemporary piece for the <a href=\"https:\/\/campusevents.charlotte.edu\/event\/2025-spring-danc-e-concert\">Spring Dance Concert<\/a>, April 10-13.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-white-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-white-background-color has-background is-style-dots\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Douglas Tappin<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"574\" height=\"765\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cws.charlotte.edu\/backup-coaa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/807\/2025\/02\/Douglas-tappin.png.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-64239 lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 574px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 574\/765;width:114px;height:auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cws.charlotte.edu\/backup-coaa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/807\/2025\/02\/Douglas-tappin.png.jpg 574w, https:\/\/cws.charlotte.edu\/backup-coaa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/807\/2025\/02\/Douglas-tappin.png-300x400.jpg 300w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 574px) 100vw, 574px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Douglas Tappin is the writer and composer of eight works, including <em>I Dream<\/em>, a musical-drama based on the last thirty-six hours of the life of Martin Luther King, Jr., which has been performed to sold out houses by Opera Carolina, Toledo Opera and Opera Grand Rapids, on Atlanta\u2019s Alliance Stage, on the Kennedy Center\u2019s Millennium Stage, and in Los Angeles at a private event hosted by Chaka Khan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tappin will host a mock audition for his new original work, <em>DIVA, The Musical<\/em>, as part of the Musical Theatre Certificate class &#8220;New Musical Development&#8221; curriculum unit on March 25.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Masterclasses and conversations with star professional artists are a key part of performing arts students\u2019 education in the College of Arts + Architecture. 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