Haven't I Heard That Before? A Solo Piano (House Concert) in The Heights

Join us for Haven't I Heard That Before?, an intimate evening of solo piano music presented in a relaxed house-concert setting in Houston's Heights neighborhood. Enjoy exceptional live performance alongside food, drinks, engaging stories, and great company.

Pianist Daniel Anastasio takes listeners through a musical story of patterns, sequences, and recall — exploring how composers across centuries have echoed, transformed, and remembered musical ideas. Featuring works by J.S. Bach, François Couperin, Nikolai Medtner, Ludwig van Beethoven, Maurice Ravel, Bill Evans, and more.

• Date: Friday, October 9th, 2026
• Time: Doors open at 7:00 PM | Performance begins at 7:30 PM
• Location: 1322 Rutland St., Houston, TX 77008
• Suggested Donation: $40 per person — proceeds go directly to the musician and include dinner and drinks.

A musical journey through patterns, sequences, and recall, featuring works by:

• J.S. Bach
• François Couperin
• Nikolai Medtner
• Ludwig van Beethoven
• Maurice Ravel
• Bill Evans
• and more

🎶 Inspiring Performances — Experience profound artistry in a comfortable and intimate setting.

🍽️ Potluck Gathering — Bring a dish or bottle to share and contribute to the evening's communal spirit. Contributions are welcome but not required.

💬 A Personal Touch — Gain insight as the artist shares brief reflections and stories about the pieces performed.

🤝 Community and Connection — Engage with fellow music lovers and the artist in a relaxed, friendly environment that fosters a genuine sense of community.

Daniel Anastasio, Piano Daniel Anastasio is a soloist, chamber musician, and artistic director based in San Antonio, Texas who combines intellectual curiosity with "technical prowess and emotional sensitivity" (San Antonio Report). As director of several organizations including Agarita and the San Antonio Chamber Music Society, his innovative programs have featured collaborations with dancers, writers, museums, photographers, glass-blowers, and more.

As a performer with a diverse skill-set, he has performed Bach's Goldberg Variations on harpsichord one week and premiered a multimedia work by Rome Prize–winning composer Christopher Stark on MIDI keyboard the next. An active proponent of new music, he is co-founder and pianist of Unheard-of Ensemble, a group that creates interdisciplinary works in direct collaboration with emerging artists and composers across the United States, and tours actively.

Daniel was Assistant Professor of Music and Director of Keyboard Studies at San Antonio College for seven years before deciding to devote more time to artistic projects, performances, and live shows that bring the general public closer to the expressive meaning found in classical music. He received his Bachelor of Arts in Music and Philosophy from Cornell University under Xak Bjerken, a Master of Music from Juilliard under Jerome Lowenthal, and a Doctor of Musical Arts from Stony Brook University, where he studied with Gilbert Kalish and Christina Dahl.

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