Kimmel Center Blog - April 2007 Archives

April 2007

Evgeny Kissin, April 25, 2007 (16:57) - Tonight Evgeny Kissin performs in Verizon Hall, playing pieces by Schubert, Beethoven, Brahms, and Chopin. Born in Moscow in 1971, Kissin is part of new generation of pianists. If you couldn't make it to the concert tonight, or if you... | 2 Comments

Keyboard Conversations, Schumann, April 23, 2007 (09:23) - Jeffrey Siegel tackles "The Romantic World of Robert Schumann" in this Keyboard Conversation. Schumann was a contemporary of Mendelssohn and Brahms, the latter was his protege and a friend of Schumann's wife, Clara, a virtuoso pianist in her own right...

Kronos Quartet, April 19, 2007 (16:00) - It seems like the Kronos Quartet would have already performed at the Kimmel Center, but no, tonight is their debut. They're performing an evening length piece by Terry Riley called Sun Rings, inspired by the sounds emanating from space probes... | 0 Comments

Jerry Blavat's Doo Wop Reunion, April 15, 2007 (17:20) - The Geator is back at the Kimmel Center. This time, he's bringing seven memorable Doo Wop acts from the fifties and sixties. These are the groups responsible for hits like "Sixteen Candles," "You Belong to Me," "Just to Be with... | 4 Comments

Stories from the Goodlands, April 7, 2007 (16:33) - The Goodlands Photography Project at Centro Nueva Creación offers its students an opportunity to reclaim and rename the surrounding locale of the West Kensington and Fairhill neighborhoods of North Philadelphia by putting a camera in the hands of their... | 2 Comments

Lura, April 11, 2007 (16:28) - Like singers Mariza and Cesaria Evora, Lura draws on the blend of Portuguese, Brazilian, and African cultures that inspire her music. Lura was born in Portugal to Cape Verdean parents. “There was nothing artistic about my family, my parents mainly... | 1 Comments

From the Top broadcast, April 10, 2007 (17:23) - The Kimmel Center's second broadcast in a season! Tonight, From the Top will be taping their show from Verizon Hall. The broadcast will feature performances from local high school age musicians and the show's host, Christopher O'Riley. The show is... | 1 Comments

Art Garfunkel, April 7, 2007 (18:00) - Art Garfunkel spent the first half of his career as part of the legendary Simon & Garfunkel. His post-Simon & Garfunkel achievements include a successful film career, a published book of poetry, plus continuing his solo singing and songwriting career.... | 1 Comments
The Future with Danilo Pérez, April 7, 2007 (17:30) - Tonight's performance concludes our Jazz Up Close series: The Roots of Jazz. Danilo Pérez is joined by David Sanchez and Jamey Haddad to journey into the future of American jazz.... | 0 Comments

Buddy Guy and James Hunter, April 5, 2007 (15:34) - Buddy Guy is a guitar legend who has influenced modern guitar heroes like Eric Clapton and Jimi Hendrix. He is a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee and a five-time Grammy award winner. His blues legacy is secure, but... | 1 Comments