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Show ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Cellist Packs Auditorium Saturday Wight THE VOICE OF DIXIE STATE COLLEGE OF UTAH 15. DIXIE SUN ever align. Tonight was a very special night for me personally. I had the pleasure of playing with my ridiculously talented and beautiful sister. - d' 'V V. v 0 Julie ' t has been - JL rf Gaisford distinguished with many honors during her lifetime. She is the two time winner of the American Harp Society ' National r JL Daniel Gaisford furiously playing Daniel Gaisford and sister Julie Gaisford Garner gave an impromptu performance Saturday night by Mandolyn Preece Dixie Sun News Editor Daniel Gaisford, considered one of the most gifted cellists and performers of gave an impromptu performance last Saturday at the Cox Performing Arts today, Center. Gaisford performed several cello pieces on the a cello which was crafted in 1706 in Venice Matteo by Goffriller. He presented a lively, humorous performance backed up with the passion he had for the music he played. He took time to explain to the audience the background information on each of the selections and its composer. Gaisford prefers impromp- tu performances and is privileged to give them throughout the country. I got the idea after giving a couple of performances to Garner debuted at the age of five as a harp soloist for the Utah Symphony. She also his Cello to delighted audience. start impromptu perform- ances. It is more challenging, but it is also more fun to feel the audiences vibes and play off it, said Gasiford. Gaisford studied at the of Southern University Californias Young Artists Program, under Gabor He then transRejito. ferred to Juilliard School Harp Competition and has won the Ruth Lorraine Close Competition. Garner genuinely showed her excitement to be at DSC. Its great to be back in Dixie, said Garner to open her section of the performance. She permasterfully formed several works for the harp alone following WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2003 the brief intermission. Harvey tuning tions. Wars, which she dedicated forty-seve- n her harp musical Remember selec- I The audience mainly consisted of community members, but DSC students were also spotted among the crowd. I think it was awesome. I liked the last few pieces especially. They were just sort of mellow, said Kyle Freckleton, DSC student. cating it to my family at my performances. They are such a huge support to me and make my music possible, said Garner Gaisford and Garner performed several pieces together during the final minutes of the concert, including some pieces by was excited to hear the harp and cello together, said Kristi Phillips, DSC student also in attendance. a few lively Spanish compositions. The two even had a playful sibling squabble on stage as Gaisford pretended to be impatient with Garner The Gaisford performance was presented as part of the Celebrity Concert Series (CCS). For more information on upcoming performances contact the CCS office at I Johan Sebastian Bach and V! 652-799- J V Shapiro. During his time at Julliard, Gaisford has featured as one of the principal cellists of the Juilliard Symphony Orchestra. Gaisford now performs throughout the United States and Canada with symphonies prestigious and orchestras. He has been distinguished with many honors, including first place award at the National Young Awards Los in Competition first and prize Angeles winner of the Juilliard Schools 1986 Shostakovich Cello Competition. His recital at DSC was unlike most of his performances however. Gaisford explains, Rarely do I have the pleasure and honor of performing with my family- we are all so spread out and our schedules hardly have strings to tune and he only has four, said Garner. her family. My three daughters and my husband are huge Star Wars fans, so I learned the Cantina Band song with the sole purpose of dedito in New York City, studying under Channing Robbins and who spent a little longer The favorite was undoubtedly the Cantina Band" song from Star audiences L f Daniel Gaisford performs throughout the U.S. S and Canada with prestigious symphonies and orchestras |