Eclectic Expressions: A Showcase of Diverse Artistic Inspirations

Exhibit : October 6 – December 6, 2024

Artist Reception: Sunday, October 13, 2024 from 3:00-6:00

Art Work by Debbie Blair, John A. D’Orazio, Enrique Gonzalez, Constance Grayson, Christopher Huestis, and Hope Soch

Dominic Cheli, Pianist

Piano Concert for Kids, From Beethoven to Star Wars
Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 2:00

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Dedications to the Human Spirit
Sunday, November 3, 2024 at 3:00

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PROGRAM:

Schulhoff: Suite No.3 for the Left Hand
H. Leslie Adams: Etude in A-flat Minor from Book 2 no.2
Beethoven/Cheli: An Die Hoffnung
Clara Schumann: Romanze in A minor
Brahms: Intermezzo in A major
Liszt/Schubert: Soirees de Vienne no.6 (Sophie Menter Version)

-Intermission

Mussorgsky: Pictures at an Exhibition 

World-class pianist and educator Dominic Cheli from Los Angeles, CA, presents this concert to share the joy of music with students as young as kindergarten or at the high-school level! If you always wanted to take your kids to a classical music concert so that they can get to know the beauty of this music but were afraid they wouldn’t sit still, this concert is for you! In this concert Dominic will share wonderful classical music masterpieces and how they influenced many of the movies and soundtrack that we love today.

Committed to engaging with his surrounding community, Dominic regularly performs and brings curated programs/educational residencies to schools and retirement homes. Dominic has received degrees from the Manhattan School of Music and Yale University, and was recently appointed faculty member of the Colburn Community Music School, a performing Arts School in Los Angeles. In his spare time, Dominic enjoys cooking and training for Ironman triathlons.

Masterclass with Dominic Cheli

November 2, 2024, at 4:00

Advanced piano students grade 9-12 and college students are invited to complete a brief application to perform in the masterclass. Deadline to apply is October 20. Students who are selected to perform in the masterclass will be notified by October 27. All others are invited to listen. The masterclass is free and open to the public. For questions, please contact info@harstadarts.com or call Kerstin Wendroth at 859 9481556.

Rising Artists
Winners of the Harstad Scholarship for Young Artists

Sunday, January 26, 2025 at 3:00

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Elisabeth Howard, Dance
Hannah Kang, Viola
Bonnie Speck, Dance

Along with the CKYO JAZZ ARTS ORCHESTRA with CONDUCTOR RALEIGH DAILEY 

The Time is Now: A Presentation of Songs About Inclusivity

Sunday, March 30, 2025 at 3:00

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Kayla Wilson, Soprano
Pharel Silaban, Tenor
Audrianna Hughes, Mezzo Soprano
Robert Bosworth piano

Immerse yourself in a musical journey celebrating the beauty of inclusiveness with “The Time is Now”. This recital transcends boundaries, weaving together melodies from diverse cultures and genres, creating a symphony of acceptance. Each note resonates with the power of unity, inviting listeners to embrace the richness that comes from embracing our differences. Join us for an afternoon where music becomes a universal language, fostering connections that go beyond any barriers.

The Time is Now is not just a recital; it’s a celebration of the extraordinary tapestry of humanity. Kayla and Audrianna are Master ‘s students for Vocal Performance at the University of Kentucky. Pharel received a Master of Music in Voice Performance from the Eastman School of Music after completing a Graduate Diploma in Voice Performance at the Royal College of Music. He is currently pursuing a Doctorate in Musical Arts in Voice Performance at the University of Kentucky. Robert Bosworth is on the faculty of the University of Kentucky School of Music as vocal coach and piano accompanist.

Kith And Kin by Kathy Rees Johnson

Art Exhibit: March 9 – May 10, 2025
Artist Reception: March 16, 3:00-6:00

Lexington artist Kathy Rees Johnson presents an exhibit of her artwork featuring favorite places and kin. 

Echoing Air Presents The Immortal Shakespeare

Sunday, April 27, 2025 at 3:00

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In this concert, Echoing Air will explore the enduring nature of Shakespeare’s genius in word and song from the Elizabethan Age to the present. Featured selections include songs from the plays themselves, as well as popular music of Shakespeare’s time referenced in his plays. The program includes lute songs by Thomas Morley and Robert Johnson, Baroque settings by Henry Purcell and Pelham Humfrey, Classical songs by Thomas Arne, and modern settings of Shakespearean texts by Michael Tippett and John Gardner.

Ben Sollee – It’s Been a Long Haul

Sunday, September 15, 2024 at 3:00

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Kentucky musician and composer Ben Sollee, has been blurring boundaries with his musical style and career for nearly two decades. In this concert you will get to hear old favorites and new songs from his latest album, Long Haul that just was released a few weeks ago. Drawing on tonal influences from the American and global south, Sollee’s vocals and unique cello style thread through each song binding seemingly disparate chapters of his journey – the Long Haul. 

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