The continued growth and success of the college’s strings program will be celebrated with a full orchestral concert of one of Mozart’s true masterpieces on Nov. 16 at 2 p.m. The symphonic concert, under the baton of Carolyn Suda, director of string activities, will feature Mozart’s "Symphony No. 40" in G minor.

"This has been an amazing journey for our group," said Suda of her chamber orchestra, which has evolved from a four-member string ensemble to what she describes as a full complement of strings, winds, brass and percussion. "It is the most difficult work we have tackled, and I am thrilled with the level of dedication to this work and to our orchestra."

In addition to the difficult Mozart symphony, the chamber orchestra will also be performing Miriam Overholt’s "Irish Fantasy," a rousing piece built on Irish folk melody.

Also on the program for the musicians is Benjamin Britten’s "Sentimental Saraband," which Suda describes as an intensely beautiful work for strings alone.

On Nov. 18, an evening of piano duets for four hands, featuring the talents of MC students and faculty, will be presented at 7:30 p.m. As many as 10 student pianists from the studios of Ian Moschenross, assistant professor of music, and instructor Julia Andrews will perform their duets for four hands with their instructors or their fellow students. Some of the works on the program will feature the four hands of Moschenross and Andrews together.

The student pianists for the evening include music majors and minors, as well as elective students. According to Moschenross, the elective recitals are an "opportunity for our talented student pianists to showcase their abilities in the interesting and entertaining duet format."

The recital will feature a variety of music, including classical works, seasonal music, scores from operas and some popular styles.