Upcoming Performances at Rieth Recital Hall
Reflection and Restoration: A Goshen College Musical Offering with Rosalyn Troiano, Philip Serna, and friends — Thu, Jan 01st
On Saturday, September 12 at 7:30 pm in Rieth Recital Hall, guest artists Phillip Serna, Viola da Gamba and Kevin Vaughn, Harpsichord and Organ and Goshen College Music Department Faculty and students will present Reflection and Restoration: A Goshen College Musical Offering, as the inaugural concert of the 2026-27 Rieth Recital Series.
This event is also a special fundraiser to restore the consort of four viola da gambas or viols; bowed, fretted, 6-stringed instruments used in Renaissance and Baroque music, that are in the instrument collection of Goshen College. A Pre-Concert Lecture at 7:00 pm in Rieth Recital Hall will discuss the provenance of these instruments, made by American luthiers, Harold and Arlene Westover.
The concert will feature Solomia Soroka, violin soloist with Phillip Serna and Kevin Vaughn, continuo and Scott Hochstetler, baritone, as soloist for J.S. Bach’s Cantata BWV 56, Ich will den Kreuzstab gerne tragen. A reception in the Music Center Lobby following the concert will provide an opportunity to meet the guest artists, view the consort of viols and continue the legacy of early music at Goshen College.
CSA Capstone Recital — Thu, Jan 01st
Graduating senior students in the Community School of the Arts will present Capstone Concerts as they prepare to graduate. This recital will be held in Rieth Recital Hall.
CSA Faculty Mini-recital — Thu, Jan 01st
Members of the Community School of the Arts teaching faculty will present a short recital in Rieth Recital Hall. Performers are TBD.
Suzuki Play-In and Allegro Beginning Strings Ensemble Concert — Thu, Jan 01st
Beginning string players in the Community School of the Arts strings program will perform on the Rieth Recital stage. The Allegro Beginning Strings Ensemble will also perform. The CSA Srings program is directed by Jaehyuk Choi.
Kraus Lectureship in Religion: Elizabeth Bruenig — Thu, Jan 01st
Elizabeth Bruenig is a staff writer at The Atlantic. She was previously an opinion writer for The New York Times and The Washington Post, where she was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize for Feature Writing. She has also been a staff writer at The New Republic and a contributor to the Left, Right & Center radio show. Elizabeth holds a master of philosophy in Christian theology from the University of Cambridge. At The Atlantic, she writes about theology and politics.
Credo Music: Strings Fellowship Tour — Thu, Jan 01st
The Goshen College Music Center is thrilled to host a performance by two elite ensembles from the prestigious Credo Music String Quartet Fellowship. Comprising advanced conservatory-level musicians from across the country (with recent participants representing Juilliard, Eastman, and the Cleveland Institute of Music), these fellows represent the next generation of classical music leaders.
Credo Music is internationally recognized for its unique philosophy of combining world-class technical excellence with a deep commitment to community service. As the culmination of an intensive performance and outreach tour, these two pre-formed quartets will take the stage to deliver a high-energy, emotionally profound program. Audiences can expect a brilliant showcase of masterworks spanning the classical, romantic, and contemporary string quartet repertoire.
Piano and Strings Camp: Final Concert — Thu, Jan 01st
Celebrate the culmination of an intensive week of music-making at the Goshen College Piano & Strings Camp Final Concert. This showcase features the camp’s talented middle and high school participants performing a diverse selection of solo, chamber, and ensemble works prepared during their time on campus.
Under the mentorship of our resident faculty and guest artists, these young musicians have spent the week refining their technique, collaborating in ensembles, and deepening their artistry. Come support the next generation of musical talent as they share their hard work, growth, and passion in this grand finale performance.
Strings Camp Guest Artist Concert: Solomia Soroka, violin with Matthew Hill, piano — Thu, Jan 01st
Experience an evening of world-class virtuosity as the Goshen College Strings Camp welcomes internationally acclaimed violinist Solomia Soroka for a special guest artist recital. Joined by collaborative pianist Matthew Hill and guest violist Jaehyuk Choi, Dr. Soroka will present a dynamic program that spans classical mastery, brilliant Americana, and rich Eastern European traditions.
The performance highlights include Beethoven’s bright and spirited Sonata No. 8, Halvorsen’s thunderous, show-stopping Passacaglia for violin and viola duo, and Jascha Heifetz’s beloved, jazz-infused transcriptions of George Gershwin’s Porgy and Bess. Celebrating her deep heritage, Dr. Soroka will also introduce audiences to the fiery rhythms and soulful melodies of Ukrainian masters Mykola Lysenko and Myroslav Skoryk.
Piano & Strings Camp Faculty Concert — Thu, Jan 01st
Join us for an afternoon of exceptional artistry as the distinguished faculty of the Goshen College Piano & Strings Camp take the stage. This recital showcases the extraordinary talent of our camp educators—all acclaimed performers and pedagogues—in a diverse program featuring masterpieces for viola, solo piano, and piano four-hands.
The afternoon’s repertoire spans the deep romanticism of Robert Schumann, the shimmering impressionism of Claude Debussy, the virtuosic brilliance of Fryderyk Chopin, and the evocative, nature-inspired lyricism of Edvard Grieg. Come experience the high-caliber musicianship that inspires our students throughout the week.