Concert Celebrates Classical Music
When pianist Jeffrey Siegel concludes his fifth concert season at Kennesaw State University on Feb…
Georgia (Feb 12, 2004) — Concert Celebrates Classical Music
Cheryl Brown
Abstract
Contact: Cheryl Anderson Brown‚ 770−499−3417 or cbrown@kennesaw.edu
When pianist Jeffrey Siegel concludes his fifth concert season at Kennesaw State University
on Feb. 29‚ he will have shared his unique blend of classical music and behind−the−scenes
commentary with nearly 5‚000 concertgoers. Of course‚ that figure doesn’t include
the hundreds of thousands who have heard him perform in concerts venues around the
world since he first launched his Keyboard Conversations® series more than 20 years
ago.
Part recital‚ part history lesson‚ Mr. Siegel’s enlightening and entertaining concerts
offer both seasoned connoisseurs and beginners a deeper connection with the music
and a special insight into the composer’s creative process‚ including the personal‚
political and cultural influences that may have played a role in shaping the musical
pieces. His entertaining and upbeat explanations‚ spoken and played as short musical
examples‚ are interspersed between performances of the pieces in their entirety. As
an added plus‚ the audience is encouraged to participate in a short question−and−answer
session at the end of the concert. As Mr. Siegel states‚ “My hope is that the remarks
I share will make the music more accessible‚ the listening more focused and meaningful.”
Joseph Meeks‚ Dean of the KSU School of the Arts‚ believes Siegel’s concerts are a
treasure to share with the community. “He is simply an incredible spokesperson for
classical music. I see everyone from young people to older adults at his concerts‚
and they all walk away delighted.”
Mr. Siegel‚ an International Steinway Artist‚ has made solo appearances with some
of the world’s greatest orchestras including the London Symphony‚ Moscow State Symphony
and the NHK Symphony of Japan. His U. S. performances have included the New York Philharmonic‚
Chicago Symphony‚ the Philadelphia Orchestra and others.
For his Feb. 29 performance in KSU’s Howard Logan Stillwell Theater‚ Mr. Siegel plans
to present “Bach and the Virtuosos: Liszt‚ Rachmaninoff and Busoni.” The concert begins
at 7 p.m. Tickets are $20. Call the KSU Box Office at 770−423−6650.
To learn more about Jeffrey Siegel’s Keyboard Conversations® concerts visit his website
at www.keyboardconversations.com
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Kennesaw State University is a comprehensive‚ residential institution with a growing
student population exceeding 17‚400 from 131 countries. The third largest state university
out of 34 institutions in the University System of Georgia‚ KSU offers more than 55
undergraduate and graduate degree programs.
A leader in innovative teaching and learning, Kennesaw State University offers undergraduate, graduate and doctoral degrees to its more than 41,000 students. With 11 colleges on two metro Atlanta campuses, Kennesaw State is a member of the University System of Georgia and the second-largest university in the state. The university’s vibrant campus culture, diverse population, strong global ties and entrepreneurial spirit draw students from throughout the region and from 126 countries across the globe. Kennesaw State is a Carnegie-designated doctoral research institution (R2), placing it among an elite group of only 6 percent of U.S. colleges and universities with an R1 or R2 status. For more information, visit kennesaw.edu.
