5/15/2023 0 Comments Ben folds openin act![]() The first DECLASSIFIED: Ben Folds Presents concert took place in June 2017, and featured artist-composer-producer Blake Mills, along with Latin Grammy ®–nominated Cuban artist Danay Suarez. Never dumbing down a single note.”įor the February DECLASSIFIED, rather than serving in his usual role as host, Folds will perform live with the Orchestra. We create context that gives both the discerning veteran of the symphony hall as well as the newcomer a musical human experience, drawing a thread between the old and new. We play by the orchestra’s rules, placing them in their natural environment, rather than using them to ornament. “There’s no rock, country, or pop band on stage,” Folds said. In a unique event that can only be heard with the NSO and Ben Folds, the DECLASSIFIED series defies the traditional classical music presentation by offering great live music in a casual and relaxed setting, with performances of symphonic music, as well as songs that are newly composed and/or arranged specifically for this event.įolds has said that all the shows in the DECLASSIFIED series strictly adhere to a set of principles that set it apart from other kinds of orchestra performances. ![]() In addition, the first 125 buyers to both shows will be invited to an intimate open-mic conversation and Q&A with Folds, along with the other artists and conductor, on the evening of February 6 in the REACH. Ankush Bahl conducts.Īudiences who purchase tickets to both the FebruAND the upcoming DecemDECLASSIFIED concerts featuring Jamey Johnson, Emily King, and Gaby Moreno will receive a signed poster from Ben Folds at the February performance. Other featured artists are composer-arranger-producer and multi-instrumentalist Jherek Bischoff and Chinese Pipa artist Wu Man. If you know someone who has spread kindness and positivity throughout the Tucson community, the nomination page and additional information can be found here.(WASHINGTON)-The National Symphony Orchestra’s (NSO) Artistic Advisor Ben Folds takes center stage to perform at the DECLASSIFIED: Ben Folds Presents concert on Friday, February 7, at 9 p.m. Maré Annual Founder’s Award will be presented during the program Both the winner and the person who nominated them will be contacted directly, and receive invites to attend Ben's Bells Celebration of Kindness, on Saturday, May 6th. Nominations are due by Friday, April 7th, and will be reviewed by an independent committee. Everything Karenne does is designed to promote kindness and accessibility." Sabrina Geoffrion nominated her business partner for developing a fully inclusive dance company called Dancesequences. "It was such an honor to see Karenne Koo presented with the inaugural J. A worthy candidate is also someone who strives to create a more inclusive and equitable community.īen's Bell's Executive Director Helen Gomez shares how the organization landed on last year's inaugural recipient of the award. When it comes to the qualities and characteristics the organization is looking for, Ben's Bells' leaders say they want to see someone who exhibits kindness through their actions, behavior, and service to the community. This year's chosen nominee would become only the second recipient of the honor. ![]() ![]() Maré Annual Founder’s Award was established in 2022 to commemorate Ben's Bells' 20th anniversary. Maré created Ben's Bells to spread positivity and instill it in people all across Tucson. Maré says she's learned just how impactful simple acts of kindness can be. The origins of this prestigious award date back to 2002, after organization founder Jeannette Maré lost her son Ben. Maré Annual Founder’s Award are now open it will mark the second recipient to hold the honor. (KGUN) - Ben's Bells is on the lookout for a member of the Tucson community, who is making a positive difference through acts of kindness. ![]()
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |