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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!

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).

ALL GERSHWIN PROGRAM

Gershwin Medley performed by 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
   “I Got Plenty O’ Nuttin” - Timothy Jones
   “My Man’s Gone Now” - Ayanna Delk-Lewis
   “Summertime” - Cynthia Clayton
   “Bess, You Is My Woman Now” - Timothy Jones & Ayanna Delk-Lewis

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

FAS - Rhapsody in Blue2
Location
Zilkha Hall, Hobby Center
Cost
Tickets will be sold through the Hobby Center!

www.thehobbycenter.org/events/celebrating-a-century-rhapsody-in-blue
Contact
msmprog@central.uh.edu