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June 18, 2009
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UA Professor of Composition builds crescendo of fans in Hacienda del Sol monthly music seminar
Tucson, Ariz. – University of Arizona Professor Daniel Asia continues his monthly discovery music series, exploring in depth stylistic elements of classical music in the ambient setting of Hacienda del Sol Guest Ranch Resort.
Continuing on June 28, 2009 – and on the last Sunday of every month through September – the accomplished composer Asia will entertain and educate aficionados with his inspired, yet informal, discussions surrounding classical music. Professor Asia’s June lecture will concentrate on the revered cello, a member of the violin family. Music aficionados will be inspired by Asia’s prolific knowledge; the composer’s major orchestral works include a cello concerto.
“Encountering great music opens us up to the mysteries of the universe, and connects us with something greater than ourselves,” said Asia, head of the Composition Department at the UA, “In our monthly session, we will explore a different piece or group of pieces. Expect to be challenged, delighted and entranced.”
One complimentary glass of wine is included in the entrance charge, along with a $10 certificate for dining at the Grill at Hacienda del Sol.
Hacienda del Sol and Asia together aim to create an intimate environment between piano and patron by delighting guests in the quaint Hacienda Room, located just off the side of the resort’s esteemed Grill at Hacienda del Sol restaurant.
Asia’s sessions will last for one hour, from 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. and Hacienda del Sol will serve guests one complimentary glass of wine during the session. There is a $20.00 cover to attend the event, which also includes a $10.00 certificate for dinner at the Grill. Reservations are recommended, as seating is limited, and can be made by calling The Grill at 520.529.3500.
About Hacienda del Sol:
Celebrating its 80th year as a Historic Tucson destination, Hacienda del Sol Guest Ranch Resort is located at 5601 N. Hacienda del Sol in Tucson, Arizona. With 30 private guestrooms, casitas and suites, Hacienda del Sol is recognized for both luxury and regional charm. Hacienda del Sol Guest Ranch Resort is a valued member of the over 115 hotels in Summit Hotels and Resorts and Historic Hotels of America. The Grill at Hacienda del Sol is a culinary-award winner, receiving the acclaimed Award of Ultimate Distinction from Wine Enthusiast. For more information, please contact phone: 520-299-1501 or 1-800-728-6514, website: www.haciendadelsol.com
About Dan Asia:
Composer Daniel Asia is Professor of Composition and head of the Composition Department at the University of Arizona. The music of Asia is published by Theodore Presser Company and is represented as composer and conductor by Standon Consulting & Management of Astoria, New York. Asia has been the recipient of the most competitive grants and fellowships in music. In 2008, The Barlow Endowment for Music commissioned Asia to write a substantive work for The Czech Nonet, the longest continuously performing chamber ensemble in the world. This hails as only the third work from an American composer written for the Nonet, preceded by American Pulitzer prize winner Robert Ward and Peter Sacco.