Friday, May 28, 2010

Pianist Richard Glazier to perform on KCET

On Wednesday, June 9, at 8:00 p.m., KCET, public media for Southern and Central California, airs From Gershwin to Garland: A Musical Journey with Richard Glazier as part of a special night of programming in support of KCET featuring the award-winning pianist and master storyteller Richard Glazier live at the KCET studios. Weaving fascinating commentary with entertaining piano performances, From Gershwin to Garland: A Musical Journey with Richard Glazier invites viewers to join Glazier on his nostalgic voyage, providing an opportunity to gain a new understanding of some of America’s greatest composers and singers.

In an intimate studio setting, Glazier performs “Embraceable You,” “I Got Rhythm,” “Someone to Watch Over Me,” “An American in Paris,” “Body and Soul,” “Concerto in F,” “Bess, You is My Woman Now,” “Boy Next Door,” “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,” “The Trolley Song,” “Over the Rainbow” and “Rhapsody in Blue.” Glazier hosts the evening, playing classics on a piano donated by Steinway & Sons.

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