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Peter Phippen to present free concert
Ethnic flutist Peter Phippen will present a free outdoor concert Monday, July 9, at UW-Eau Claire. The Summer Session Programs show will begin at 7 p.m. on the Central Campus Mall (rain: Schofield Auditorium). Refreshments will be sold. Audience members are invited to bring blankets or folding chairs for lawn seating. A professional musician for the past 25 years, Phippen spent his early career days as a bass guitarist and recording artist. But in 1987 his first flute — a 25 cent bamboo whistle — found its way into his hands, and wooden flutes became his solo instruments of choice. Phippen now has a collection of more than 150 wood, clay and bone flutes from all over the world. His research into the performance technique and history of these instruments led him to bring this knowledge to the concert stage. As a recording artist for Canyon Records, Phippen has released two CDs of original music. "Book of Dreams" (1996) was named number 17 among the top national albums in the New Age Voice magazine. His 1999 recording "Echoes of the Past" features the haunting tones of the Native American flute, bamboo flute and Japanese shakuhachi. The album has received critical acclaim and airtime on Public Radio International’s syndicated show, "Echoes." Also on campus during the week of July 9 are these free Summer Session Programs:
Funded by UW-Eau Claire student segregated fees, Summer Session Programs continue through Aug. 2. A complete schedule is available from the Activities and Programs Office, Davies Center 133, 836-4833.
Updated: July 9, 2001 |
