Piano Portraits
| Published: 01/16/2011 |
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The unforgettable sounds of Beethoven, Tchaikovsky, Gershwin and more will fill the air in 2011 at the Grohmann Museum, 1000 N. Broadway. The museum's new concert series, "Piano Portraits: The music of Jeffery Hollander," begins in February and guests are invited to hear Dr. Jeffrey Hollander create a living concert. The Piano Portraits concert series was created specifically for the Grohmann Museum, and takes thematic inspiration from the museum's exhibitions. Each concert includes a short tour of the current museum exhibition.
Inspired by classical compositions, popular tunes and jazz improvisations, Hollander weaves a series of fantasies touching on sentiment, brilliance, humor and deep pathos. He shares interesting anecdotes about the composers and requests themes from the audience for improvisation at the conclusion.
Nice Work if You Can Get It
Sunday, Feb. 27, 1:30 p.m.
A celebration of work on the lakes, rivers, streams and oceans, including the music of Ludwig von Beethoven, Franz Schubert, Franz Liszt, Johann Strauss.
Heavy Metal
Tuesday, May 10, 5:30 p.m.
Giants of music who forged the way to eternal musical masterpieces, including Richard Wagner, Ludwig von Beethoven, George Gershwin, Duke Ellington and the Mills Brothers.
Unforgettable
Tuesday, Aug. 16, 5:30 p.m.
The magnificent results of hard work, featuring Frédéric Chopin, Franz Liszt and George Gershwin.
I've Been Working on the Railroad
Tuesday, Nov.15, 5:30 p.m.
A celebration of railroad workers and the music a traveler might hear as the train moves through America and Europe, inspired by Edith Piaf, Django Reinhardt, Franz Liszt, Peter Tchaikovsky, Art Tatum, Nat King Cole and George Gershwin.
Tickets are $15 for members of the Grohmann Museum and $20 for the general public, and are available in advance or at the door. Call 414-277-2300 or email ricea@msoe.edu for more information.
At the age of seven, Hollander was the youngest scholarship winner at the prestigious Eastman School of Music. He received a doctorate in piano performance from legendary Hungarian concert pianist György Sandor. He often appears in the beautiful lobby of the majestic Pfister Hotel in downtown Milwaukee, and his CD, "Nice Work if You Can Get It," was created there. Hollander's stunning concerts have thrilled audiences in America and Europe. He has appeared as soloist with the Milwaukee and Chicago Symphonies.
The Grohmann Museum is home to the Man at Work collection, which comprises more than 800 paintings and sculptures dating from 1580 to the present. They reflect a variety of artistic styles and subjects that document the evolution of organized work: from farming and mining to trades such as glassblowing and seaweed gathering. The Grohmann Museum welcomes visitors to three floors of galleries where a core collection is displayed as well as themed exhibitions. The museum is owned by MSOE, an independent university with about 2,600 students. MSOE offers 18 bachelor's degrees and 10 master's degrees in the engineering, engineering technology, architectural engineering and building construction, computer, business, nursing and health-related fields.