PROGRAMS OFFERED*

(All performances are Classical Romantic Music)

(Call Mary at 978-486-0184 for bookings, references, free CD's, and sample programs)

 

ALL PROGRAMS ARE ONE HOUR IN LENGTH WITHOUT INTERMISSION.

FEES ARE NEGOTIABLE TO BEST SUPPORT YOUR COMMUNITY!

The World's Greatest Romantic Music: Recital & Lecture: The program includes the story behind Valentine's Day; stories about the love interest of some of the composers and what inspired their love songs; and features some of the greatest Romantic Classical music ever written, such as "Moonlight Sonata", by Beethoven; "None But The Lonely Heart", by Tchaikovsky; "Liebestraum" by Liszt; "Clair De Lune" by Debussy; and much, much, more!

Swan Lake Ballet: Recital & Lecture: Mr. Watson will perform selections from the music of the Swan Lake Ballet by Tchaikovsky. In addition, Mr. Watson will tell the story of each scene, provide interesting commentary about how the ballet was created and some history, and some interesting insights about Tchaikovsky and what he went through to create his work.

Inspiration: Recital & Lecture: Mr. Watson will talk about inspiration and how some composers were inspired to write their music. Interesting anecdotes on the composers will also be included. Did you know that Liszt was the Elvis of his time, and that Chopin's little dog helped him write a waltz?

Eastern European Composers: Recital & Lecture: Mr. Watson performing works by Eastern European composers. Mr. Watson will speak about his Polish background and some Polish history as well as his travels to Poland. He will also discuss his experiences and performances at Chopin's homestead in Zelazowa Wola, Poland

Recital: Mr. Watson performing music of Chopin, Schumann, Rachmaninoff, Scriabin, Debussy and Watson.

BOOK EARLY FOR THE HOLIDAYS!!

The Nutcracker: Recital & Lecture: Mr. Watson will perform selections from the music of the Nutcracker Suite by Tchakovsky. In addition, Mr. Watson will tell the story of each scene, provide interesting commentary about how the ballet was created and some history, and some interesting insights about Tchaikovsky and what he went through to create his work.

 

 

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