‘Winter Evening’ album features Fresno State faculty and staff

November 22, 2022.Reading time 1 minute.

Dr. Maria Briggs reclines in front of a deep red tapestry wearing a deep red dress with the flower paisley shawl.

The collection of luscious romantic songs by Tchaikowsky, Rachmaninov, Medtner and others written to the poetry of Pushkin, Goethe and Baudelaire was released through Centaur Records and is available on most streaming platforms.

Two new piano professors entertain with unique concert

October 26, 2022.Reading time 14 minutes.

Peter Klimo and Michael Krikorian in their Piano concert.

The Fresno State Symphony Orchestra kicked off its 2022-23 season with two new Department of Music piano faculty members Dr. Peter Klimo and Dr. Michael Krikorian on Saturday, Oct. 8.

Fresno State Symphony Orchestra presents ‘Two Pianos at an Exhibition’

October 3, 2022.Reading time 9 minutes.

Dr. Peter Klimo and Dr. Michael Krikorian

The Fresno State Symphony Orchestra kicks off its four-concert series for the 2022-23 season with two new Department of Music piano faculty members Dr. Peter Klimo and Dr. Michael Krikorian.

Music Department presents Percussion Studio Recital

April 13, 2022.Reading time less than 1 minute.

The Fresno State Music Department invites the community to enjoy an exciting evening of percussion music at 8 p.m. Monday, April 18, in the Concert Hall.

Violin and Viola Festival culminates in a Gala Concert

April 13, 2022.Reading time less than 1 minute.

Violinist Timothy Kantor, violist Kate Hamilton and violinist Gina Coletti will join Fresno State faculty cellist Dr. Thomas Loewenheim, violinist Dr. Limor Toren-Immerman with accompaniment by Drew Quiring for the tenth annual Fresno State Violin and Viola Festival Gala Concert held at 8 p.m., Saturday, April 23 in the Concert Hall.

Students present original works at the Composers Recital

April 13, 2022.Reading time less than 1 minute.

he Fresno State Music Department invites the public to a thrilling evening of music by student composers at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 20, in the Concert Hall.

Student of Distinction: Peyton Esraelian

March 18, 2022.Reading time 4 minutes.

“After graduating from Fresno State, my next course of action is to continue teaching and performing in the Fresno area while I work towards auditioning for a master’s program in percussion performance. The ultimate goal for my career is to earn a position with a full-time professional symphony orchestra while working with a wide variety of students.”

Student of Distinction: Amanda Steinhauer

March 18, 2022.Reading time 3 minutes.

“After graduating, I will be pursuing a career in private music teaching and am currently planning to live and teach abroad in Luxembourg, Europe, while teaching lessons virtually to students in Selma and around the Valley. Down the road, I will continue furthering my academic career.”

Dr. Anton Belov returns to Fresno State for 5th Art Song Festival

February 18, 2022.Reading time 4 minutes.

Dr. Anton Belov sings in front of a grand piano.

“It takes three artists to bring an art song to life: a poet, a composer and a singer.” – Dr. Maria Briggs

Walk in Peace: A celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Black History Month

February 8, 2022.Reading time 1 minute.

Martin Luther King, Jr. statue holding a young child in the Fresno State Peace Garden.

In an annual tradition, the Fresno State choirs directed by Dr. Cari Earnhart and Fresno City College choirs, directed by Julie Dana, combine for “Walk in Peace: A Celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Black History Month.”