Fw: Newsletter/Fall Concerts & Classes

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From: Michael Harrison
To: michael2@spacelab.net
Sent: Sunday, September 16, 2001 5:26 PM
Subject: Newsletter/Fall Concerts & Classes

MICHAEL HARRISON
FALL 2001: CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Dear Friend,

I would like to convey my deepest condolences to everyone whose lives have been affected during this painful time. My prayers go out to those who have lost their lives or have been injured or traumatized by these horrific events. While there are no words to express our sadness, I am deeply moved to see how New Yorkers, and many countries around the world, are standing together in this crisis. In my neighborhood in Park Slope, Brooklyn, I joined thousands on Friday evening for a silent candle lit vigil.

In extreme contrast to this tragedy I spent the summer on an isolated retreat in the Adirondack mountains. I composed the first version of Revelation, my new 95-minute work-in-progress for the "harmonically tuned" piano, which I performed to an overwhelming response at the renowned Klavier Festival Ruhr in Germany. On October 20, I will be performing Revelation on my new customized Steinway concert grand piano at a solo concert at Lincoln Center (more info. below). This will be a unique opportunity to hear what I consider to be my most important work.

I will also be offering a special "Garland of Ragas" workshop on Thurs. Oct. 4. This workshop will kick-off my fall raga singing class series. Also, I am sorry to inform you that due to the disastrous situation in NY, my Indian vocal teacher, Ustad Mashkoor Ali Khan, will not be coming to America this fall.

Below is my fall calendar of events (please note that many dates have changed since prior announcements).

With my prayers and good wishes,

Michael

THURS OCT 4, 7-9pm
"Garland of Ragas" Intro. To Raga Singing Workshop
Learn how to develop your natural voice as a divine expression of your spirit. We will learn and sing five of the most important ragas of North India. Experiencing these sublime ancient melodies and musical modes we will begin to understand the subtleties of the one of the oldest continuous oral traditions on the planet. No previous experience is required.
Faust Harrison Pianos, 205 West 58th St., New York, NY 10019 (west of 7th Ave.)
Cost: $25 (pre-registration is not necessary)
For more information call: 718-788-0038 or email: michael2@spacelab.net

THURS EVENINGS OCT 4-DEC 6, 7-8:30pm (except Oct 4, 7-9pm)
Raga Singing Class Series
As a continuation of the "Garland of Ragas" workshop described above, we will have the opportunity to go in great depth learning to sing a few ragas.
Faust Harrison Pianos, 205 West 58th St., New York, NY 10019 (west of 7th Ave.)
Dates: 10/4, 10/11, 10/25, 11/1, 11/8, 11/15, 11/29, 12/6
Cost: $140 for series of 8 classes including "Garland of Ragas" workshop (if mailed by September 27 to above address, check payable to Michael Harrison); otherwise $150 for series, or $25 per class.
For registration & information call: 718-788-0038 or email: michael2@spacelab.net

THURS OCT 18, 7pm
Solo Flights 2001 Pianorama, Lincoln Center
Group Concert with Four Contemporary Pianists:
Michael Harrison, Sarah Cahill, Marija Ilic, and Amy Rubin
Tickets: $30 general admission, $20 students/seniors
(see listing below for more info.)

***SAT OCT 20, 9pm***
Solo Piano Concert/Solo Flights 2001 Pianorama, Lincoln Center
Revelation: The "Harmonically Tuned" Piano (U.S. Premiere)
Clark Studio Theater, 7th floor of the Samuel B. & David Rose Building
Advance purchase discount available through Oct. 16 -- $15 general and $10 students/seniors; after Oct. 16 $20 general & $15 students/seniors. Purchase tickets online at www.ticketweb.com or by phone 212.663.1967 (all major credit cards accepted). Program info. at www.composerscollab.org

SUN OCT 28, 11am-5pm
Intro to Raga Singing Intensive Workshop
Sufi Books, 227 W. Broadway, NYC
Cost: $50, Registration & Information: 212-334-5212

SAT DEC 15, 8-10:30pm
"Rumi's Night of Union" A Contemporary Persian Mystical Ceremony
Shahram Shiva & Michael Harrison with Guest Musicians
New York Open Center, 83 Spring Street, SoHo
$18 Members/$20 Nonmembers, Registration & Information: 212-219-2527
http://www.opencenter.org

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