THE DAILY COLLEGIAN Renowned pianist to perform tonight By Josh Bollinger COLLEGIAN STAFF WRITER In 1958, a 15-year-old Jeffrey Siegel won a state-wide contest in Illinois and received a great award: playing as the piano soloist with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. At that point, he knew his future was set. Piano virtuoso Siegel will per form "Chopin for Lovers!" at 7:30 tonight in the Schwab Auditorium. "Chopin for Lovers! - is cele brating the 200th birthday of Frederic Chopin. The concert is part of the Keyboard Conversa tions program, in which Siegel will talk to the audience about the music and why Chopin wrote it. "I do this to make the listening more focused and more accessi ble, whether it be an avid concert goer or a novice," he said. Siegel also holds a question and-answer session after the per formance so the audience has a chance to participate. During the question-and answer portion, Siegel said the audience can ask him anything from, "How many hours a day do you practice?" to "Did your moth er make you study piano?" In regards to practice, Siegel said he doesn't count the hours. He said it's not how long you practice for, but it's what you do with your instrument while you're practicing that makes the differ ence. "When your mind is pondering, it doesn't matter how long you sat there," Siegel said. Center for the Performing Arts (CPA) Editorial Manager John Mark Rafacz said there's just something inviting about Siegel as a piano soloist. "It's one of the more intimate concerts you can attend," said Rafacz. Rafacz said Siegel played a Keyboard Conversations program about Beethoven last year the CPA loved it so much they decided to invite him back. In addition to being a fabulous pianist and the music being "gor geous," Siegel is also an impecca ble speaker who doesn't lecture the audience, Rafacz said. "I really liked the addition of the commentary," Rafacz said. "I think he adds another level to the music." WE TREAT INJURIES AND ILLNESSES FOR ALL AGES. ilADday + JUST WALK IN + ALWAYS A PHYSICIAN ON SITE + MOST INSURANCE ACCEPTED BUT NOT REQUIRED. + X-RAYS, LABS, EKGs, Ns MINOR SURGERY. We're proud to announce the opening of our new location in State College. With no appointments necessary and convenient hours, we're here for you and your family delivering the best urgent care, fast. So you can quickly get on with the rest of your day Med." Expre 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Open Every Day Great Care. Fast. ST/ATE COLLEGE 1613 North Atherton Street Across from Walmart -814-238-1066 it., 1(1'"?.," :4N.,,-... if.... ,i:NN .1. .t.T . ....: R. i. ;,'-‘,. ...i...., .\- . 1....., i -,1. it Courtesy of azphm.com Virtuoso pianist Jeffrey Siegel will be performing "Chopin for Lovers!" tonight at 7:30. Siegel said the reason for the romantic name of the program is because each of the Chopin works he'll be perfotming was inspired by a different woman in the com poser's love life. Siegel said the moods of the pieces range so widely that a year wouldn't be long enough to tell someone about them "from the pits of despair to absolute jubila tion," Siegel said. Penn State students said they think Siegel's performance is important. Angela Gianamore (senior-communications arts and sciences) said classical music is a dying art form, but it doesn't need to be. "I think right now everyone's into mainstream music," Gianamore said. "It's music not many people listen to, but should." But for Siegel, classical music is the only genre that he listens to. think the music that's been written for the piano was so attractive and so compelling that it's a whole world in itself," Siegel said. Tickets are $3B for adults, $2B for ages 18 and under and $l5 for Penn State students. To e-mail reporter: tjbs267@psu.edu If you go What: Pianist Jeffrey Siegel When: 7:30 tonight Where: Schwab Auditorium Details: Tickets are $3B for adults, $2B for ages 18 and under and $l5 for Penn State students great care is closer than you think. Film series showcases diversity By Mike Hricik COLLEGIAN STAFF WRITER Che Guevara polarized demo cratic and communist states dur ing the Cold War as the socialist leader of the Cuban Revolution. In the years since his assassina tion in 1967, his image has become a widely recognized sym bol of counterculture and Cuban pride. The film "Che Guevara - will be shown tonight in the HUB Auditorium as a part of the Penn State Cultural Lounge Film Series to promote diversity and open-mindedness for Penn State students, the group said. "The point is to expose people to diversity and differences in life," Assistant Director of Residence Life Moses Davis said. Davis organized the yearly series and carefully chose films dealing with relevant diversity issues. Four films will show through out both the fall and spring semesters. Each presentation will feature a discussion on ques- medexpress.com tions raised in films afterwards, Davis said. Paul Robeson Cultural Center Assistant Director Stephanie Preston said students benefit from the programming offered by the series. "It educates them. It gives them an opportunity to experi ence things they may not be familiar with." Preston said. The 2005 musical "Rent - will be shown on Oct. 20 with a post film discussion led by the LGBTA Student Resource Center. Davis said the film deals with AIDS, sexuality and class in ways he hopes students will appreci ate. On Feb. 9, Chris Rock's "Good Hair" will delve into the relation ship between African-American women and their hair in a come dy documentary The Center for Women Students will supervise post-film discussions on March 23 follow ing "Fried Green Tomatoes'', a comedy/drama about female friendships in the South. Davis said cultural lounges in team well + Live well lionscrossing.com nit tanycrossingpa.corn collegeparkpa.com WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 15, 2010 I 9 commons buildings are impor tant to student life. "We teach students how to make Hanukkah dreidels and salsa dance. We host dialogues about situations on campus," Davis said. "It's a great thing." Some students are looking for ward to the annual series because of its reputation of quality. Melissa Balsiger said the pro gram has been successful in the past. "I think the variety of films they get on campus is pretty awe some," Balsiger (senior-hotel, restaurant and institutional man agement) said. To e-mail reporter: mjhsso7@psu.edu If you go What: Penn State Cultural Lounge Film Series presents "Che Guevara When: 8 tonight Where: HUB Auditorium Details: Admission - is free . oth a valid student ID. "~L. ~'
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