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World-famous pianist, USC violinist to perform with symphony BY CARRIE GIVENS THE (iAMECOCK Richard Ormrod is no stranger to the piano or to the stage. He has charmed audiences in the United Kingdom, France, Austria, Israel, Morocco and numerous other countries. His next stop: the Roger Center, where he will play in con junction with the University of South1 Carolina Symphony Orchestra. At 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, the USC Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Donald Portnoy and assisted by Neil Casey, will play host to Richard Ormrod’s piano stylings, featuring Ormrod playing Beethoven’s “Piano Concerto No.l, Op. 15." In addition, the orchestra will present Antonin Dvorak’s “Symphony No.7, Op. 70.” The performance will also fea ture violinist Eliza Hesse. A third year music performance student and one of two winners of the 2004 Young Artist Competition at USC, Hesse will open the performance with the first movement of Mozart’s “Concerto No. 5,” a piece characterized by youth and vitali ty. The music is a mixing of tem pos and of melodies. Hesse said she is excited about this performance, adding that it “isn’t an opportunity that comes up a lot... it’s a special thing.” She said she feels special to be-a part of this performance, and that it’s a “dream come true...it’s a dream for a lot of students.” Hesse has been playing the violin since she was three years old and will also be participating in the Rome Music Festival in Italy this sum mer. Ormond will continue the per formance with Beethoven’s “Piano Concerto No.l, Op. 15.” This classi cal piece begins quietly, later erupt ing with a powerful orchestral tutti. Ormrod, who began playing the piano when he was five years old, appeared in his first concerto with the Glamorgan Orchestra at 10. After years of study, Ormrod still remains focused on redefining and honing his performances. His commitment to the devel opment of his talent has paid off. He has performed with the Philharmonia Virtuosi, Czech Philharmonic Chamber Orchestra and Salzburg Hyperion Ensemble. Currently, he is on the faculty of both the Cardiff University of Wales and the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama. His talent has received much ac claim worldwide. According to the Stockton Record, “Ormond plays with a technique and musical ma turity that approaches the super natural ... his articulation made ev ery note absolutely distinct.” The Coast Weekly claimed that this “lanky and serious youngster reveal(s) a pilgrim’s unquiet soul and a poet’s wounded heart.” The third piece, “Symphony No.7,” opens with violas and cel los, gradually adding in basses, horns, timpani and the remainder of the orchestra. Unique in both melody and orchestration, the piece eventually reaches a dra matic conclusion that not only completes the work but will top off what is sure to be an entrancing evening. Tickets can be purchased at the Carolina Coliseum Box office. Admission is $8 for students, $15 for faculty and staff and $18 for the general public. Comments on this story?E-mail gamecockfeatures@gwm. sc. edu PHOTO SPECIAL TO THE GAMECOCK Pianist Richard Ormand has performed with the Philharmonia Virtuosi, Czech Philharmonic Chamber Orchestra and Salzburg Hyperion Ensemble. He will be the feature performer at the USC Symphony Orchestra concert on Tuesday. Show. Review ‘Tape ’ captures USC talent “TAPE” Trustus Theatre ★★★★★ out of ☆☆☆☆☆ BY GRAHAM CULBERTSON THE GAMECOCK In Trustus Theatre’s latest late night play, a group of talented stu dents, mostly from USC, has put together a production that is as in teresting and exciting as anything else in Columbia this season. Under the name “Armed Chair Productions,” the moniker of a new group at Trustus formed to get students more involved in the ater and revitalize Trustus’ late night performances, first-time di rector Patrick Kelly has used three talented young actors to make an exciting and watchable version of Stephen Belber’s “Tape.” “Tape” is a one-act play about a reunion of sorts 10 years after high school. There is only one lo cation, the Motel 6 Hotel room of Vince in Lansing, Mich. Vince, played by Andrew Quattlebaum, is in Lansing to attend the Lansing Film Festival in support of his old friend Jon (Matt Purdy). Jon is showing his first film at the festi val, the end result of years of work and grad school. The play opens with Vince, a small-time drug dealer and volun teer firefighter, drinking beer in his motel room when straight-ar row Jon shows up to visit. The pair have been best friends for years, so they trade barbs and at tacks on each other’s characters with ease—from Jon’s disdain for Vince’s drugs to Vince’s revulsion at Jon’s pretentious statements. Quattlebaum and Purdy played this scene effortlessly, trading I lines that had the audience roar ing with laughter and maintain ing a sense of friendship amid the antagonism. Eventually, Vince reveals his real reason for coming to see Jon in Lansing — he’s still distressed about high school events that en sued after he broke up with his girlfriend Amy—Jon briefly dat ed Amy at the very end of high school and slept with her. Jon says the sex was rough, but Vince sus pects it was rape. It’s not easy at first to tell who is telling the truth, even after Vince calls Amy, a Lansing district attorney, and she shows up without knowing Jon will be there. From there, the story evolves into a series of accusations and revelations that further illu minate the characters. Elizabeth Heard plays Amy competently, but she’s hampered by a role written and developed less than those of the two men. Furthermore, the chemistry Purdy and Quattlebaum exhibit on stage together is slightly less ened after the woman’s arrival, as the play’s best moments come when Jon and Vince are sniping at each other as not-so-friendly friends. Quattlebaum provides all of the play’s energy; his Vince is chaotic and reckless, potentially violent, and the actor digs into the role with relish. ♦ TAPE, SEEPAGE 13 Graduating in May? ^ Don't miss this chance to order your Official USC cap & gown, announcements, diploma frames and more at the Class of 2004 Graduation Fair, held in the newly renovated Russell House Bookstore. Also available will be information on your free gift and half price membership dues in the Carolina Alumni Association, job search information, commencement videos and photographs. Graduation will be here before you know it - don't miss this important event. 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