Axe ’Em, Jacks!
NACOGDOCHES, Texas – Clarinetist Dr. Vanguel Tangarov and pianist Ekaterina Tangarova will present a guest recital featuring works by Carl Maria von Weber, Alamiro Giampieri, Francis Poulenc and Marin Valtchanov when the duo performs at 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 3, in Cole Concert Hall on the campus of Stephen F. Austin State University.
The program will include von Weber’s “Fantasy and Rondo,” Giampieri’s “Carnival of Venice,” Sonata by Poulenc, and Rondo by Valtchanov.
An associate professor of clarinet at Texas State University and an artistic director and founder of the annual international clarinet event Texas State Clarinet Fiesta, Tangarov performs as a principal clarinetist for the Austin Opera, Mid-Texas Symphony and Victoria Symphony orchestras, and previously was principal clarinetist of elite symphony orchestras in Bulgaria, Italy, Germany and Mexico. Tangarov has performed in more than 20 countries on four continents and has been awarded prizes in multiple national and international clarinet competitions.
A lifelong performer, Tangarova resides in Austin with her family. She enjoys an active teaching career and is a founder of a vibrant and diverse private piano studio. Since 2005, she has been the pianist at St. Thomas More Catholic Church in Austin. She is also a frequent guest artist and collaborative pianist and performs on a regular basis with a wide range of faculty and students from the Texas State University School of Music. Since 2016, she has held an appointment as a resident pianist for the International Clarinet Association.
While on campus, Tangarov will present a master class for SFA clarinet students after the recital. The class is open to the public.
Concert tickets are $8 for adults, $6 for seniors and $3 for students and youth. To purchase tickets, visit the SFA Fine Arts Box Office website or call (936) 468-6407. For additional information, contact the SFA School of Music at (936) 468-4602.