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“BY GEORGE”

The life and music of George Gershwin

September 22-24, 2023

Pianist and Artistic Director Daniel Weiser will explore the tragically short, but incredibly productive, life of America’s greatest composer.  The son of Russian Jewish immigrants, Gershwin grew up in the rough, chaotic streets of New York and soaked up the melting pot around him to help formulate the new, brash sound of America.  Combining elements of “Jewish” music with the “Blues” and “Ragtime” brought by recent black migrants from the South, Gershwin would help produce the new “Jazz” and “Broadway” sound that made New York City a new center for musical culture.  Gershwin seamlessly moved between the “classical” and “popular” worlds to help reveal the continuum of these seemingly different idioms.  Dr. Weiser will play favorites such as  “Rhapsody in Blue,” “An American in Paris,” and the “Three Preludes.”  He will also be joined by mezzo-soprano Laura Compton to perform many of Gershwin’s iconic songs, most written with his brother Ira, including “The Man I Love,” “I Got Rhythm,” “Let’s Call the Whole Thing Off,” “Love is Here to Stay” and many more.  You won’t want to miss this toe-tapping show celebrating America’s greatest composer.

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Sep

22

Friday, Sep 22, 2023 @ 7:30pm

Old South Church
146 Main Street, Windsor, VT 05089

We return to our wonderful home in Windsor at the beautiful Old South Church on Main Street.  Enjoy the beautiful stained glass windows and nice acoustics in this fantastic venue.  Seats are only $20 at the door or $15 for Church members.  You can buy seats in advance for 10% discount by clicking the yellow “Add to Cart” below.  Click on the arrow next to the price in order to buy discounted seats for Church members.   All children 18 and under are always free.  All major credit cards are accepted and you do not need to have a PayPal account.  To buy multiple seats, just click the yellow “Add to Cart” button and you can add seats on the following screen.  If you prefer to pay over the phone, call Dan Weiser at 802-369-0856.

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Sep

23

Saturday, Sep 23, 2023 @ 2:00pm

Home of Andrew Bauman
221 Newton Lane, White River Junction, VT

Join us at this very special home in Norwich/White River Junction.  Dr. Bauman is a terrific host with a perfect acoustical space for house concerts with beautiful decks.  He also makes some delicious food and has drinks as well.  His address of 221 Newton Lane in White River Junction is on Google Maps.  Once you get on Newton Lane, look for the red painted mailbox with birds and the number 221 on it, take right turn about 10 feet past the mailbox and proceed up his very long (and slightly bumpy so go slowly) driveway.  There will be parking once you reach his home.  Cost is only $35pp.  Sign up by clicking the “Add to Cart” button.  You can add as many seats as you want on the next screen.  Children are half price.  Click on the arrow below to get children’s ticket.  All major credit cards are accepted and you do not need to have a PayPal account.  Registration is required and seats are limited.  If you prefer to pay over the phone, you can call Daniel Weiser at 802-369-0856.

THIS VENUE IS NOW SOLD OUT.  TO GET ON WAITLIST, PLEASE CALL ME AT 802-369-0856.  

We may have openings at the end of the week so call now. 

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Sep

23

Saturday, Sep 23, 2023 @ 7:30pm

Home of Lee Monro and Elvin Kaplan
337 Coaching Lane, West Windsor, VT 05037

Join us at this wonderful country farm home near Brownsville.  Experience chamber music the way it was meant to be heard—in a true chamber.  Food and drinks are included in a special atmosphere of conviviality and informality.  Lee and Elvin are fantastic people who are excited to open their home to some very intimate music.  Seating is limited and reservations are required.  Sign up below before it is too late!   All major credit cards are accepted and you do not need to have a PayPal account.  To buy multiple seats, click on the yellow “Add to Cart” button and you can buy as many seats as needed on the following screen.  Or you can call Daniel Weiser at 802-369-0856 to purchase over the phone.

THIS VENUE IS NOW SOLD OUT.  TO GET ON WAITLIST, PLEASE CALL ME AT 802-369-0856.  

We may have openings at the end of the week so call now. 

This performance has passed.

Sep

24

Sunday, Sep 24, 2023 @ 2:00pm

First Congregational Church of Lebanon
10 South Park St, Lebanon NH 03766

Join us at our home Church on the Green in Lebanon.  This is a warm and welcoming Church with a wonderful Steinway piano and great acoustics.  Buy your seats in advance for 10% discount by clicking on the “Add to Cart” button below.  You can buy multiple seats on the following screen.  Click on the arrow next to the price in order to buy discounted seats for Church members.  All children 18 and under are always free!  Tickets will be available at the door as well for $20 for general admission and $15 for Church members. All major credit cards are accepted and you do not need to have a PayPal account.  You can also purchase seats over the phone by calling Daniel Weiser at 802-369-0856.