Musicians
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Discover the Ancient Lyrical Music of the Kora
Sean Gaskell will give a performance and educational demonstration on the West African kora, an ancient 21-stringed harp from West Africa at the Lake Travis Community Library on February 17th from from 3-4pm. He will feature traditional songs that are the heart and soul of the kora’s musical repertoire in addition to some of his own personal compositions. The concert is free and all ages are welcome! The Kora is native to the Mande peoples who live within the countries of Gambia, Senegal, Mali, Guinea, and Guinea Bissau. The music is traditionally played by oral and musical historians known as Griots (Gree-ohs). The Kora is a melodic and seemingly peaceful instrument, which is…
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Arts in the Afternoon: Lakeway Masterpiece Concert No. 2
Beautiful classical music will resonate again in Lakeway this February! Join us for Lakeway Masterpiece Concert No. 2 on February 12th from 4-5pm at the Lakeway Activity Center. Andrew and Sari Pearce, along with their famous globe-trotting guests, will perform some of the most beautiful music ever written at this Masterpiece Concert. This performance is a part of the Masterpiece Concert Series presented by the City of Lakeway Arts Committee. This free and family friendly event continues the popular Lakeway Arts in the Afternoon tradition. The program: Mozart’s Viola Quintet in G Minor, K516 Tchaikovsky’s “Souvenir de Florence” for String Sextet Musicians performing include: Lakeway Masterpiece Concert Series Founders: Andrew Pearce, cello Sari…
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The 3rd Annual “A Night With The Austin Symphony Orchestra”
Mark your calendars for April 1, 2023 when members of the Austin Symphony Orchestra and Lake Travis High School students perform together at the third annual “A Night with the Austin Symphony Orchestra.” Maestro Peter Bay will conduct the performance with participation by Anna Macias, Director for the Lake Travis High School Orchestra and Richard Hicks, Director for the Lake Travis High School Band. The special concert, brought to you by the City of Lakeway Arts Committee, will take place at the Lake Travis Performing Arts Center at 7pm on Saturday, April 1st. This magical night begins with a performance by the Austin Symphony Orchestra of Beethoven’s Egmont Overture and continues with…
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Arts in the Afternoon: Lakeway Masterpiece Concert No. 1
Classical music will resonate this fall at the inaugural Lakeway Masterpiece Concert No. 1 on October 2nd from 4-5pm at the Lakeway Activity Center. Join Andrew and Sari Pearce, along with their famous globe-trotting guests, for some of the most beautiful music ever written at the debut Masterpiece Concert No. 1, a part of the Masterpiece Concert Series presented by the City of Lakeway Arts Committee. This free family friendly event continues the popular Lakeway Arts in the Afternoon tradition. The program: Mendelssohn String Quartet No. 1 Schumann Piano Quartet in Eb major Musicians performing include: Lakeway Masterpiece Concert Series Founders: Andrew Pearce, cello Sari Pearce, violin Guest musicians and faculty members at the Butler…
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Masterpiece Concert Series
The Pearce Family Foundation for the Arts and Social Progress and the City of Lakeway Arts Committee are pleased to present the Masterpiece Concert Series. Started in the Fall of 2022 as a part of the highly popular Arts in the Afternoon series, this series of chamber music concerts focusses on cello and violin music featuring well known classical composers. Founding musicians Andrew and Sari Pearce, along with professional orchestra guest musicians, will perform some of the most beautiful classical music ever written. Concerts are held at the Lakeway Activity Center from 4-5 pm. These FREE family friendly events are a part of the Lakeway Arts in the Afternoon concert…
