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February 2018
Brillhart: All Baroque
The year is 1747, upon invitation by King Frederick II of Prussia at Potsdam, J.S. Bach is challenged to create a fugue based on a theme the King had made up on the spot. Bach’s improvisational whimsy is still a coveted skill for the stage today. Indulge in the brilliance of Jeffrey Brillhart; world renowned improvisational keyboardist and winner of 1st prize American Guild of Organists' National Competition in Organ Improvisation in 1994. Join Brillhart as he pairs baroque’s greatest…
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The year is 1747, upon invitation by King Frederick II of Prussia at Potsdam, J.S. Bach is challenged to create a fugue based on a theme the King had made up on the spot. Bach’s improvisational whimsy is still a coveted skill for the stage today. Indulge in the brilliance of Jeffrey Brillhart; world renowned improvisational keyboardist and winner of 1st prize American Guild of Organists' National Competition in Organ Improvisation in 1994. Join Brillhart as he pairs baroque’s greatest…
Find out more »March 2018
intersect8: Anatomy of Fusion
Intersect8 will be an exploration of how the concept of harmony in music connects with, influences and is influenced by improvisation. We'll performing works and arrangements/segments of works by: W.A. Mozart Martha Mooke Andrew Lipke The Doors The Beatles David Bowie Joaquin Rodrigo George Gershwin Oscar Hammerstein/Jerome Kern Neil young Bob Dylan Kenny Dorham March 28, 2018 7:30PM Show Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts PRE-SHOW EVENTS Doors open at 7PM! Get a drink and get to mingle with the…
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Mozart, Mooke, and Fauré
Brossé brings one of Mozart’s most emotionally dynamic and sophisticated works to the stage in Symphony No. 38 Prague. Mozart’s compassion for fostering musicians can be seen in Johann Hummel. After living and learning under Mozart for two years free of charge, Hummel made his debut at the age of nine. Just like Mozart, Astral Artists has created an incubator of the brightest stars, providing skills and resources to the classical stars of tomorrow. Born Lau, Astral Spotlight Artist,…
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Brossé brings one of Mozart’s most emotionally dynamic and sophisticated works to the stage in Symphony No. 38 Prague. Mozart’s compassion for fostering musicians can be seen in Johann Hummel. After living and learning under Mozart for two years free of charge, Hummel made his debut at the age of nine. Just like Mozart, Astral Artists has created an incubator of the brightest stars, providing skills and resources to the classical stars of tomorrow. Born Lau, Astral Spotlight Artist,…
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