Wichita State University, Wichita, Kansas, presents “Jehan Alain 1911–1940: The American Festival,” September 28–30.
The schedule includes lectures, concerts, and discussions, with presentations by James David Christie, Aurélie Decourt, Lynne Davis, Jesse Eschbach, Thomas Froehlich, James Higdon, Jim Riggs, Norma Stevlingson, and Wim Vijoen, along with faculty and students from WSU School of Music.
Musicologist Aurélie Decourt, niece of Jehan Alain and daughter of Marie-Claire Alain, will be the keynote speaker. Jesse Eschbach and Norma Stevlingson will present a discussion of the various Alain editions as well as the “Critical Notes”.
There will be a presentation on the Alain house organ, now housed in Romainmôtier, Switzerland. A panel discussion with former Alain students will also offer a chance for a question-and-answer period from festival participants.
For information: 316/978-6218; [email protected];
www.americanalainfestival.com.
