This recital is part of a concert initiative created by Dr. Eliran Avni that provides students the opportunity to perform in off-campus venues to a wider audience.

The 1891 Fredonia Opera House Performing Arts Center has partnered with the State University of New York at Fredonia’s School of Music to present a special free-admission recital featuring some of the most talented young artists studying there on Thursday at 5:30 p.m.

This recital is part of a concert initiative created by Dr. Eliran Avni that provides students the opportunity to perform in off-campus venues to a wider audience. Concerts typically feature solo and small ensemble performances of music by both classical and contemporary composers. Concerts are 60 minutes long and provide an opportunity to hear some of our area’s incredible emerging artists.

Student Pianist Meredith McIntyre has performed in several of the recitals and considers the Opera House a “beautiful venue. These concerts help me practice performing and give me an opportunity to share my hard work with others.”

Past programs have featured music by J.S. Bach, Chopin, Mozart, Poulenc, Schubert, and Strauss, among others, as well as more contemporary composers such as Amy Beach and Jennifer Higdon. Admission is free, although donations are gratefully accepted.

Opera House programming is made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature, and by the United Arts Appeal of Chautauqua County.

The 1891 Fredonia Opera House Performing Arts Center is a member-supported not-for-profit performing arts center with a mission to “present the performing arts for the benefit of our community and region … providing access to artistic diversity … and high-quality programming at an affordable price.” It is located in Village Hall in downtown Fredonia. For a complete schedule of events, visit www.fredopera.org.