Described
as one of the finest musicians of his generation, concert pianist Simon
Tedeschi first performed at the Sydney Opera House at the age of nine. He was
25 years old when he first performed in Cooma, in 2006.
Snowy
Monaro Arts Council, in association with Musica Viva, is very proud to be
presenting Simon for his return visit to Cooma on Friday 25 July.
Simon
has expertly interpreted the works of Grieg, Mozart, Shostakovich, Tchaikovsky
and even today’s composers such as Elfman. However, this month’s performance
will focus on the music of the great George Gershwin and on Gershwin-inspired
pieces, as part of Simon’s “Gershwin and Me” concert.
Of
his performances of Gershwin’s music critics have pronounced:
“…he
is an experienced performer of Gershwin. He is adept at revealing the surprise
of the new…” (December, 2013); and
“Simon
Tedeschi joins the pantheon of [the] Gershwin gods… Beguiling…” (March 2013).
Of
the release of his album ‘Gershwin and me’ it was said “…Tedeschi delivers a
rarity: a high-energy Gershwin disc that can stand tall among the finest that
America has to offer… it is Tedeschi as soloist who must be singled out for
distinct praise… [he] finds much that is refreshing, offering a new take upon
the familiar” (March 2013).
The
25 July concert begins at 7:30pm, at the St Paul’s Anglican Parish Hall, on
Commissioner Street in Cooma. Tickets should be purchased early and are
available at The Fabric Salon, Cooma.
