Sep 17, 2019 garrick ohlsson opens the presidents piano series, 7. Sep, 2011 meany hall, 8 cuarteto casals juan arriaga, 18061826, might have become spains greatest composer ever had he not died 10 days before he wouldve turned 20. Christopher orileys somewhat conservative program of liszt piano transcriptions was the official performance on the roster, but his program the day before, out of my. Young russian pianist alexander kobrin opens the university of washington president s piano series at meany hall wednesday night, playing haydn, mozart, beethoven and schumann. Calendar and schedule of concerts, recitals, and events performed by the presidents own united states marine band, marine chamber orchestra and ensembles. Learn about working at meany center for the performing arts formerly uw world series. Meany center 20162017 season brochure by uw world series. This program consists of four distinct performing arts series. Hardtouring russian pianist will tickle the ivories at. Downes piano harris, barber, copland, price, gershwin. Declared one of the most original and startling dance theater groups to be seen by the new york times. Yefim bronfman pushes boundaries of whats possible. Meany center for the performing arts formerly uw world series at the university of washington fosters innovative performances that advance public.
Meany center for the performing arts announces the 201920. Husky giving day meany center for the performing arts. Presidents piano seriesthe series features five intimate solo recitals by some of the worlds most acclaimed pianists. Simmons to perform as part of the presidents piano series. Sgn seattle gay news page 43 lisiecki a pianist to seek.
Renowned for his wideranging command of repertoire from scarlatti to scriabin, this young russian virtuoso has been hailed as potentially one of the great pianists of the 21st century. Simon wildman official marine corps photo by master sgt. Meany center for the performing arts performances take place in meany hall, just. Meany center for the performing arts formerly uw world. Mar 12, 2014 season tickets for the uw world series go on sale on wednesday, march 19 by phone at 2065434880. And 2012 also says farewell to two wellloved sso series, the visiting orchestras and symphony specials. The opening of the presidents piano series is always a big event for keyboard fans particularly when local favorite garrick ohlsson is back in town. The president s piano series at uw i just booked two tickets to see murray perahia at the university of washington s meany hall in october. New video screens recently installed at meany will give audiences an upclose look at the pianists fingering as they play. Theyll make their debut the evening of wednesday, dec. Marcandre hamelin wednesday, october 17, 2018 at 7. Sharing the great tradition of piano playing has become increasingly important to feltsman, who holds the distinguished chair of professor of piano at the state university of new york, new paltz, and teaches at the mannes college of music in new york city. One of the alltime seattle favorites returns to the ivories at meany hall, with a presidents piano series recital of chopin and brahms. This wonderful venue hosts some worlds best piano players see presidents piano series.
Under the artistic direction of grace fong, each year the presidents piano series presents internationally acclaimed pianists and ensembles from throughout the world that perform both. At meany center, we believe exposure to the arts should start young and last a lifetime. Meany hall, 8 cuarteto casals juan arriaga, 18061826, might have become spains greatest composer ever had he not died 10 days before he wouldve turned 20. The world series performances introduce nearly 50,000 audience members each year to a wide range of diverse cultures. The capacity of the facility is 1206 plus 4 priority spaces 1253 with rows aa and bb. An international star, the san franciscobased ohlsson has enjoyed playing the former meany theater now renamed the katharyn alvord gerlich theater ever since he arrived there in 1982 for a recital with violinist miriam fried. Katharyn alvord gerlich theater at meany hall, 4040 george washington. Russian virtuoso to kick off presidents piano series uw news. Helene grimaud, the french pianist known for her musical intelligence and crystalline technique, returns to meany theater for a nov. If youre looking for rental or technical information for meany hall, please visit. The presidents piano series begins in earnest with the uw world series debut of american pianist lara downes. Meany center for the performing arts performances take place at meany hall main stage on the uw campus, just minutes from the ne 45th street exit off 15.
Uw music 201920 concert season highlights school of. Housed under the university of washington s college of arts and sciences, meany center for the performing arts formerly the uw world series was established in 1980 and is integral to the university s longstanding commitment to bring the world s performing arts to northwest audiences and students and to. A steinway concert artist, downes is captivating audiences throughout europe and the united states, with recent concerts at both carnegie hall and lincoln center in new york, the queen elizabeth hall in london, and the american academy in rome. Katharyn alvord gerlich theater at meany hall, 4040 george washington lane n. Meany hall has no row i or row q due to their similarities with other letters. Performances take place in meany hall for the performing arts, just off of red square on the uw seattle campus.
I am so excited to see this piano great after having listened to his recordings for many years. Hardtouring russian pianist will tickle the ivories at meany. Pianist dinnerstein offers comfortable and expressive music. Meany hall was packed to the rafters, as it usually is for a kodo show, but. Meany center provides opportunities for diverse artists, community, students and faculty to connect in the discovery and exploration of the boundless. Pianist garrick ohlsson, a local favorite, is back in seattle to open. In seattle, if meany hall and benaroya hall are both jockeying for the same pianist, the former is likely to get landaus nod, because the presidents piano series is very precious.
A lucky few have seats for yundi lis seattle debut. Meany hall for the performing arts seattle, wa 19782003 the santa fe chamber music festival in seattle 19791992 the president s piano recital series seattle, wa 19802003. Discount tickets for uw students at meany center greater seattle. The presidents piano series was founded in 2011 with the mission of providing access to acclaimed pianists for both the southern california community and the students of chapman university. For example, the presidents piano series appears to be typically classical with all its connotations on the surface. Russian virtuoso to kick off presidents piano series uw. She returns to meany hall in may to perform the six cello suites of j. Young russian pianist alexander kobrin opens the university of washington presidents piano series at meany hall wednesday night, playing haydn, mozart, beethoven and schumann. Meany center presents four distinct series of visiting performing artists.
The presidents piano series at uw i just booked two tickets to see murray perahia at the university of washingtons meany hall in october. Programs for the international chamber music series, 19871988, and a uw president s piano series concert by vladimir feltsman, 2000, at meany hall. Li makes his debut wednesday on the uw presidents piano series at the university of washingtons meany hall, a concert that has been sold out for some. See who you know at meany center for the performing arts formerly uw world. Music, world dance and presidents piano series, has seen plenty of. Season offerings also include special engagements with acclaimed artists, such as itzhak perlman, yoyo ma and kathleen battle. Uw world series announces new name, new season the seattle. Meany center 20162017 season brochure by uw world series issuu. Meany center 201516 impact report by meany center issuu. Pianist dinnerstein offers comfortable and expressive music sgn. You can subscribe to one of the four series world dance, international chamber music, presidents piano and world music and theatre or create.
Lisiecki began both halves of his program with preludes and fugues from the welltempered clavier, as he explained to us. Meany hall for the performing arts seattle, wa 19782003 the santa fe chamber music festival in seattle 19791992 the presidents piano recital series seattle, wa 19802003. The education component of the program is called community connections. Doug is currently in charge of the instruments for the university of washingtons prestigious presidents piano series at meany hall. Presidents piano series presents acclaimed masters of the keyboard in a. Lara performs the opening concert of the 20102011 president s piano series, university. Uw world series unveils its 201415 lineup seattle met. Meany center for the performing arts formerly uw world series.
Known for his highly innovative online course on beethovens piano sonatas developed as a faculty member of his alma mater, the curtis institute of music, biss appears with the orchestra on the eve of his dec. Doug was the head of concert service for steinway pianos at sherman clay pianos, in seattle, for twenty years. This year also marks their firstever family series a great introduction to the arts for children ages 7 and up. Garrick ohlsson opens the presidents piano series, 7. The university of washingtons meany center for the performing arts. Mar 08, 2007 the uw presidents piano series will present vladimir feltsman at 8 p.
Meany center for the performing arts layla and majnun. Tour soloists at meany hall, university of washington in seattle. Garrick ohlsson opens the presidents piano series on oct. Powered by create your own unique website with customizable templates. One of my favorite pieces of area music at the parks is the brass band and fife and drums music you hear in the lobby for the hall of presidents. Globetrotting music, theater and dance for puget sound families. Nov 01, 2007 the presidents piano series, presented by the uw world series, will be launched with a performance by yevgeny sudbin at 8 p.
The presidents piano series, presented by the uw world series, will be launched with a performance by yevgeny sudbin at 8 p. Held, literally, on the stage of meany hall, this event is both a. Housed under the university of washingtons college of arts and sciences, meany center for the performing arts formerly the uw world series was established in 1980 and is integral to the universitys longstanding commitment to bring the worlds performing arts to northwest audiences and students and to. He made his local debut two years ago on the uw president s piano series at meany hall, returning in the fall to play with the seattle symphony orchestra. Uw symphony with jonathan biss school of music university. Meany center for the performing arts college of arts. Aug 28, 2016 the university of washingtons world series at meany hall is a carefully curated selection of music and dance performances from around the world, representing a diverse mix of styles and genres.
For example, the presidents piano series appears to be typically. The series offers performance programs in four major areas. Choose from our dance, chamber music, piano or crossroads series. Programs for the international chamber music series, 19871988, and a uw presidents piano series concert by vladimir feltsman, 2000, at meany hall. Meany center for the performing arts formerly uw world series at the university of washington fosters innovative performances that advance public engagement, cultural exchange, creative research and learning through the arts. Apr 19, 2017 known to be one of the greatest pianists of his generation, yefim bronfman didnt disappoint during his performance at the presidents piano series at meany hall tuesday evening. Lara performs the opening concert of the 20102011 presidents piano series, university.
Records of the university of washington world series, 1978. When ohlsson arrives to play the presidents piano series, its always a special occasion, and tuesday evenings program was especially tasty. Simone dinnerstein april 23, 2015 by uw world series issuu. Meany hall at the university of washington, 4001 university way n. Meany hall for the performing arts seattle, wa 19782003 the santa fe chamber music festival in seattle 19791992 the presidents piano recital series seattle, wa 19802003 the governors mansion olympia, wa, since 1990 international music festival of. This is our weekly guest post from our friends at a million cool things to do in seattle. International chamber music and presidents piano series plus a. Use of the collection return to top restrictions on use. Nearly 35,000 people attended performances at meany hall this past. Season tickets for the uw world series go on sale on wednesday, march 19 by phone at 2065434880.
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