Media Contact: , (859) 257-1754, x229 LEXINGTON, Ky. (Oct. 27, 2009) − Students of the successful University of Kentucky School of Music have earned the opportunity to perform with some of the music world's greats, but it is still a treat when a world-renowned artist does a residency at the school. And during October, UK students have had the opportunity to work with one of the leading violinists in the world -- Mark O'Connor. "Our students are tremendously excited to be working with the world's leading fiddler, Mark O'Connor," said John Nardolillo, director of UK Symphony Orchestra. "We're going to learn as much as we can from him while he is here, and we are looking forward to a very unusual and exciting concert of American music on Friday night." To culminate his residency, O'Connor will perform in concert with the UK... [read full story]
