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Charlie Albright

Innovative Improvisational Piano

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Date:
Saturday, March 29
Time:
7:30 pm PDT
Series:
Cost:
$25 – $50 Sliding Scale
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Venue

The Great Hall
1119 Eighth Avenue (enter on Eighth Avenue)
Seattle, 98101 United States
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Event Format

In-Person

Note: This performance is approximately 2 hours long, and includes an intermission.

This event is part of our Town Music Series.

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Charlie Albright, wearing a suit, poses on a bench and leans on a baby grand piano with one elbow.
Arts & Culture

Pianist Charlie Albright returns to Town Hall!

Embark on a musical journey with American pianist, composer, and improviser, Charlie Albright, hailed by the Washington Post as “among the most gifted musicians of his generation.” Known for his singular improvisational technique, Albright has left an indelible mark on the classical music scene. A recipient of the Avery Fisher Career Grant award, Albright’s performances transcend standard classical music boundaries and captivate audiences worldwide. Don’t miss the chance to witness this musical maverick in action, defying classical norms and making music an immersive and fun experience for all. Secure your tickets now for an enchanting evening with Charlie Albright at Town Hall.

Read Charlie’s full biography here: https://www.charliealbright.com/about

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Program

The program will be approximately 2 hours with an intermission.
Charlie Albright will announce the program from the stage, including from the following:

Schubert Impromptus, Op. 90, D. 899
No. 3 in G-flat Major
No. 2 in E-flat major

Selections from Chopin Etudes, Op. 25

Schulz-Evler Concert Arabesques on Themes from On the Beautiful Blue Danube

Intermission

The second half of the program will be completely improvised on-the-spot by Mr. Albright, using notes suggested by the audience. From this, he will compose and perform a ~30 minute sonata completely from scratch.

Albright
Live Improvised Piano Sonata based on Audience Notes
I. Movement 1
II. Movement 2
III. Movement 3


Presented by Town Hall Seattle.