FSU College of Music’s Special Event Featuring Art and Music

Creeping Obstacles in Kansas
Oil Enamel Mixed Media on Canvas

On April 20th, the College of Music will be sponsoring a special event in the Opperman Music Hall hosted by Force Majeure Quintet. Dr. Alan Theisen, of the Force Majeure Quintet, will be giving a world premiere performance of a compostion of music commissioned by the the FSU College of Music. This piece consists of five movements, with each movement based on a different piece of art. This work powerfully combines the forces of music and art. One of the paintings, titled Creeping Obstacles in Kansas, is by artist Marcus Jansen, who will be in attendance at the concert.  Marcus will also be in available afterwards to meet people and speak with students. For more information on Marcus, visit http://www.marcusjansen.com.

When: April 20th, 8PM
Where: Opperman Music Hall

Attached is the press release on the event:  FMQPressReleaseWorldPremiereConcert