Trumpet artist to perform at Bradley

Peoria, Illinois Ð March 27, 2003 Ð Trumpet artist Franz Wagnermeyer will present a recital on Monday, April 7, at 7:30 p.m. in Dingeldine Music Center, located at 1417 W. Barker Avenue.

Born in Passau, Germany, Franz Wagnermeyer completed his studies at the Bruckner Conservatory in Linz, Austria. He continued trumpet graduate work at the Hochschule fur Musik und Darstellende Kunst in Vienna where he graduated with honors and with recognition from the Austrian National Cultural Ministry. He has performed with major orchestras throughout Europe. His artistry as chamber musician and soloist is in constant demand and has resulted in performances in Italy, France, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, and Canada. Wagnermeyer currently holds the positions of professor of trumpet at the Musikschule Scharding, and solo trumpet with both the Sudbohmischen Kammerphilharmonie and Martinu Orchester Ð Brunn.

Assisting Mr. Wagnermeyer on the program will be Dr. Todd Kelly, assistant professor of trumpet and director of jazz ensembles at Bradley, along with a jazz trio consisting of Matt Podschweit, piano, Toby Curtright, bass, and Tom Marko, drums. Works on the program include Sonata for Trumpet and Bassoon by Prenzel, Legende by George Enescu, and Concerto for Trumpet and Orchestra in Ab, by Alexander Arutjunian, Autumn Leaves, and Blue Monk.

Admission is free and open to the public. For more information, call the Bradley music department at 677-2597.