RISING STARS SCHEDULE
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COURSE PROGRAMS
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VENUE LOCATIONS
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URI Fine Arts Center
105 Upper College Rd., Kingston, RI
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University Club/ Music Annex Building
95 Upper College Rd., Kingston, RI
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University of Rhode Island, Edwards Hall
64 Upper College Rd, Kingston, RI
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St. Augustine's Church
15 Lower College Rd., Kingston, RI​
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Courthouse Center for the Performing Arts
3481 Kingstown Rd., W. Kingston, RI
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General Stanton Inn
4115 Old Post Rd. Charlestown, RI 02813
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CONCERT
Pre-Concert Talk (7:00pm): Danilo Prefumo
Prelude: Mandolin Ensemble
SoloDuo, Lorenzo Micheli and Matteo Mela
-Intermission-
Sharon Isbin, Classical Guitar
URI, Edwards Hall
7:30pm
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SATURDAY, October 19, 2024
9:00 am - 9:45 am Workshop: Ceili Connors – Performance preparation and mental practice
9:45 am - 10:30 am Workshop – Special Guest Trevor Babb
10:30 am -10:45 am Snack Break
10:45 am - 11:30 am Workshop: Jim Davidson – Solfege & Ear Training
11:30 am - 12:30 pm Lunch
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm Workshop: Victor Main – Musicianship for the guitarist
1:30 pm - 2:15 pm Ensemble Rehearsal
2:30 pm - 4:00 pm Masterclasses
URI Fine Arts Center, C100
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CONCERT
Winner of Rising Stars Young Guitarists' Program, Kevin Loh
Elite Mandolin Soloist Showcase
St. Augustine’s Church
4:30 pm
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Art Exhibit/Presentation
Eyes in color
By Italian painter Franco Azzinari
Moderator: Professor Michelangelo La Luna
"Eyes in color" is a project dedicated to the children of Amazonia that intends to focus on the importance of the rainforest as a critical place for fighting climate change.
URI, Edwards Hall
6:30 pm
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CONCERT
Duo Mantar
Jacob Reuven, Ekaterina Skliar, The Great Necks Guitar Trio
-Intermission-
Hamilton de Holanda Trio
URI, Edwards Hall
8:00 pm
AFTER-HOURS WITH THE ARTISTS

10:00 pm
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SUNDAY, October 20, 2024
9:00 am - 9:45 am Workshop: Special Guest Kevin Loh
9:45 am - 10:30 am Workshop: Raffi Donoian – Intro to improvisation for the classical guitarist
10:30 am - 11:15 am Snack Break/Trivia
11:15 am - 12:15 pm Masterclasses
12:15 pm - 1:15 pm Lunch
1:15 pm - 2:15 pm Ensemble Rehearsal
2:15 pm - 3:00 pm Break
URI Fine Arts Center, C100
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STUDENT SHOWCASE
Artists: Rising Stars, Community Strings Project, Mandolin Lovers - chamber ensembles
URI Fine Arts Center, Concert Hall
3:00 pm
CONCERT
Pre-Concert Lecture (4:45pm): Danilo Prefumo
Mandolin Seasons
Vivaldi &Piazzolla
Rhode Island Youth Philharmonic
Conductor, Alexey Shabalin
URI Fine Arts Center, Concert Hall
Time: 5:00 pm
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CONCERT: GALA FINALE/CONCERTO NIGHT
Adam Levin, Adrian Montero, Jacob Reuven
URI Symphony Orchestra
Conductor, Luis Viquez
URI Fine Arts Center, Concert Hall
7:30 pm
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