World-renowned pianist Brian Ganz will highlight the opening of the Gaithersburg Arts Barn’s 2023-24 concert series on Saturday, Sept. 9, in an event that will include an arts fundraiser and reception.
The evening will start at 6:30 p.m. with a special reception followed by the concert at 8 p.m. The reception will include hors d’oeuvres and desserts by French bistro Laperaux and wine followed by an intimate concert featuring an all-Chopin program. The concert will include special requests (music by Chopin) from the audience.
Widely regarded as one of the leading pianists of his generation, Brian Ganz has made it his mission to join vivid music making with warmth and intimacy onstage. The combination produces a new kind of listening experience.
Tickets for the opening night will contribute to the purchase of a new concert piano and expanded music programming for the Gaithersburg community as part of the Arts Barn Legacy Campaign. Tickets are $100 and can be purchased here. Donation opportunities are available here. Learn more about the Legacy Campaign here.
The 2023-24 concert season marks the 21st anniversary of the opening of the Arts Barn, the City of Gaithersburg's home for the performing and visual arts. Located at 311 Kent Square Road, the Arts Barn houses a 99-seat theatre in a renovated Victorian-era stable. Tickets for performances throughout the season will be available online at www.gaithersburgMD.gov or by calling the Arts Barn Box Office at 301-258-6394.
The 2023-24 concert schedule will include:
- Saturday, Sept. 9: Legacy Campaign Concert with Brian Ganz (Support the Arts! Piano Fundraiser soiree and concert)
- Saturday, Oct. 14: Steve Arnold and Sea Change (album release concert—jazz/folk/rock/soul)
- Saturday, Nov. 18: Amy LaVere and Will Sexton. Singer-songwriter series (captivating folk/Americana duo)
- Saturday, Dec. 9: Akua Allrich: A Winter Solstice Celebration (joyous jazz for the winter season)
- Saturday, Feb. 3: Legacy Campaign Concert with Giampiero Bugliarello (Support the Arts! Piano fundraiser concert)
- Saturday, March 23: Tanya Anisimova (JS Bach sonatas and partitas for cello)
- Saturday, May 4: Alex Cuba. Singer-songwriter Series (award-winning singer-songwriter—Latin/Pop)
- Saturday, June 1: Irene Jalenti, Latin Jazz Project (Latin jazz project)
