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Faculty Artist Series: Celebrating a Century - Rhapsody in Blue
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Join the Moores School of Music for a celebration of a century—the 100th anniversary of George Gershwin’s legendary Rhapsody in Blue! Featuring Tali Morgulis as piano soloist, this performance will be an evening filled with Gershwin favorites performed by MSM faculty, alumni and students. You won’t want to miss!
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Israeli-American pianist Tali Morgulis is a passionate performer and a dedicated pedagogue. Prize winner of several international competitions, Dr. Morgulis continues to present critically acclaimed solo, chamber music, and orchestral performances worldwide. An expert collaborator, Tali has shared the stage with such renowned musicians as soprano Albina Shagimuratova, cellist Misha Quint, violinist Uri Pianka, mezzo-soprano Sonja Bruzauskas and many others. Tali’s recordings can be found on Delos, Albany, and Navona labels.
Dr. Morgulis’ students come from many different countries and backgrounds. They describe her as a great motivator and an inspiring mentor. She takes pride in supporting not only their performance and teaching but also in becoming important members of their respective communities. Tali has been a member of the Moores School of Music faculty since 2008.
Tali started her music education in her native Ukraine at age 4. Dr. Morgulis holds degrees in piano performance from Tel Aviv Academy of Music (BM and MM), the New England Conservatory in Boston, MA (DMA). She holds diplomas from the Manhattan School of Music and the Conservatoire Royal de Bruxelles. She was fortunate to study with such wonderful musicians as Esther Balasha, Mikhail Boguslawski, Wha Kyung Byun, Lev Natochenny, Alexander Gorin (organ) and Patricia Zander (chamber music).
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ALL GERSHWIN PROGRAM
Gershwin Medley performed Graduate Brass Quintet
Three Preludes performed by Howard Pollack
I. Allegro ben ritmato e deciso
II. Andante con moto e poco rubato
III. Allegro ben ritmato e deicso
Selections from Porgy and Bess
“Summertime” featuring Cynthia Clayton
“I Got Plenty o’ Nuttin’” featuring Timothy Jones
“Bess, You Is My Woman Now” featuring Timothy Jones and Cynthia Clayton
Brief Intermission
Gershwin Songs performed by Danny Belcher & Melanie Sonnenberg
“But Nor for Me”
“The Man I Love”
“Someone to Watch Over Me”
Rhapsody in Blue
Featuring Tali Morgulis
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- Location
- Zilkha Hall, Hobby Center
- Cost
- Tickets
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www.thehobbycenter.org/events/celebrating-a-century-rhapsody-in-blue - Contact
- msmprog@central.uh.edu