Dr. Kristen Stoner (Professor of Flute) performed the world premiere of her composition The Five Rings for solo piccolo, in Lully Hall of the Ghent Opera House in Belgium (July 15), as part of the College Music Society International Conference. She also presented a lecture entitled The Belgian Flutist Who Altered the Course of Brazilian Music at the Concertgebouw in Brugge, Belgium (July 18), as part of the same conference.
In addition, Dr. Stoner performed a chamber music recital at Barton House in Cirencester, England, on July 10. She collaborated with Dr. Tabatha Easley, flute, and Dr. Tiffany Valvo, clarinet, both of Virginia Commonwealth University.
 Dr. Stoner with Dr. Tabatha Easley and Dr. Tiffany Valvo. Source: Dr. Kristen Stoner |