Midweek Musical Matinee: "Masterpieces of the Romantic Era"

In-Person at the Osher Marin JCC, 200 N. San Pedro Road (San Rafael, CA)

Favorite classical pianist Ian Scarfe returns to the JCC to guide us through some of the great masterpieces of the 19th century "Romantic Era", including works by Robert and Clara Schumann, Johannes Brahms, Edvard Grieg, and more.

The Schumann's were one of the great musical couples of the mid-1800s. Clara was one of the great concert pianists of her day, Robert published an influential musical newspaper, and both of them composed in the new romantic style. They befriended and supported a young Johannes Brahms, who wrote music dedicated to them (especially Clara), for his entire life, including his nostalgic and intimate late "Intermezzos". Edvard Grieg was one of many composers who brought their own national identity into their musical style. Grieg's Norwegian Dances and Folksongs are some of his most popular compositions.

Don's miss this gorgeous program filled with Romantic masterpieces.

Save! Get “Early Bird” by purchasing online by Jan 6th.

Join us after the concert for a complimentary coffee & cookies reception to connect with other music lovers.

• 1:00-2:00pm - Concert
• 2:00pm - Post-Reception

Ian Scarfe enjoys a wide ranging career as a concert pianist, an organizer of large-scale musical happenings, and as an advocate for the arts. He is the founder and director of the Trinity Alps Chamber Music Festival, founded in 2011, and balances his dedicated regional work in Northern California with an international career. He holds degrees in musical performance from Willamette University and the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, and has done years of postgraduate work at both institutions.

As a performer he is equally comfortable as a soloist, recital partner, or in the mix of small or large ensembles. He consistently appears in more than 100 concerts per year, which take him across the United States and Europe. He collaborates regularly with a cast of dozens of professional string players, woodwind players, singers, and orchestras. He is a founding member of several ensembles, including Nonsemble Six, the Vinifera Trio, and the Zurich Beethoven Trio.

Though he enjoys fantastic musical technique and command at the piano, he is perhaps better known for his thoughtful, humorous, and charismatic stage presence. His presentation from the stage ranges from sharing the history of the music being performed, giving specific listening guides about great masterpieces of music, and inviting his audience "behind the scenes" with anecdotes and snapshots of how professional musicians manage the challenges of the works being performed.

"Early Bird" Ticket: $12.50; available only online through Jan 6th.

" Regular" Ticket: $20; available only in-person at the Front Desk of the Osher Marin JCC until the performance begins.

All tickets are non-refundable & non-exchangeable.

Program subject to change.

Midweek Musical Matinees are created and offered by the Osher Marin JCC's (San Rafael, CA) Kurland Center for Adult Learning & Living.

ALL ARE WELCOME to join in our activities! JCC members, non-members, those who live near or far, people of all backgrounds, faiths, ethnicities, hair styles, fashion choices, chocolate preferences, etc. "The more the merrier!"

Host or Publisher Kurland Center for Adult Learning & Living