Well it may not be ‘Summertime’ right now, but ‘the livin’ is easy’ at the Jazz Joint when extraordinary concert pianist, Simon Tedeschi, comes to The Joan on Friday 6 May for one not to be missed performance of the music of the legendary George Gershwin.
Perhaps more than any other classical pianist, Simon is renowned for his performances of Gershwin, who has in many ways been a musical ‘accompaniment’ to Tedeschi’s life. With three celebrated albums of Gershwin’s music and countless acclaimed performances of ‘Rhapsody in Blue’ under his fingers, Simon presents a suite of favourites including iconic works such as ‘Summertime’, ‘I Got Rhythm’ and more, alongside music of composers from Gershwin’s world, such as Rachmaninov, Chopin, Debussy and Fats Waller.
‘It’s always thrilling to hear this piece [‘Rhapsody in Blue’], but to experience it performed live by Tedeschi is something few ever forget.’ Canberra CityNews, 2020
Who could ask for anything more? Who could ask for anything more!
Simon Tedeschi Plays Gershwin is on at the Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre on Friday 6 May at 7pm. Duration: 60 minutes. Tickets: Standard $35, Concession $30, Under 30s $25. https://www.thejoan.com.au/events/simon-tedeschi-plays-gershwin/
Dine and Discover vouchers are accepted.
Featured image : Simon Tedeschi. Pic John Fick.
