Violinist Edvin Marton’s Stradivarius Show with Brilliant Lecture Series

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Brilliant Lecture Series presents the internationally acclaimed violinist and classical crossover composer, Edvin Marton! He will be performing his Stradivarius Show for the first time in the United States at the Brown Theater, Wortham Center at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, September 20.

Marton is a violin prodigy born in Ukraine in 1974.  He honed his musical style and sensibility at The Juilliard School of Music, where he was exposed to various musical styles and perfected his classical crossover by mingling with DJs and other musicians performing modern music. 

After graduation, he entered a competition at the Orford Arts Center in Canada where he won the opportunity to play Niccolo Paganini’s Stradivarius, now on loan to him for life. It is one of eight Stradivarius violins in playable condition in the world.  Stradivarius instruments – those originating from the workshop of luthier Antonio Stradivari, are known for their superior sound quality, rarity and sell for millions of U.S. dollars.

With the birth of his professional career, Edvin Marton became the first Hungarian to receive an Emmy Award for Best Composition for “Tosca Fantasy.”  In 2008, Marton was the first classical artist to win an MTV music award for collaborating with Russian singer and close friend, Dima Bilan, on the song “Believe.”

Now a household name in the music world, Edvin travels internationally to perform with his beloved friends who are Olympic ice skaters, world-renowned singers and crossover classical artists.  He is currently on tour in Asia and preparing for his U.S. debut, right here in Houston Texas.  He will perform on September 20, 2013 at 7:30, live, inside Houston’s Wortham Theater Center! 

To get your tickets, call: 713-974-1335 or go to: www.brilliantlectures.org.  Ticket prices are $35-$130…call now!  You can also purchase tickets directly from our ticket center: https://tix.extremetix.com/Online/?siteID=3120&eventID=46620.

Three great movies in July at Miller Outdoor Theatre

Miller Outdoor Theatre hosts three free movie screenings on July 3, 23 and 24.

On July 3 at 8:30 p.m. Miller Outdoor Theatre presents 2012 hit film “The Amazing Spiderman”. District D Councilmember Wanda Adams and Majic 102FM will be in attendance. There will be games before the movie at 8 p.m.

“That’s Entertainment!” (1974) will be presented on July 23 at 8:30 p.m. A nostalgic collection of scenes from nearly 100 musical films! Bing Crosby, Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers, Liza Minnelli, Mickey Rooney and many more present highlights from MGM Studio’s golden age.

“Shall We Dance?” (1937) will be presented July 24 at 8:30 p.m. This film features Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers in their gladdest show, with music by George Gershwin. A rumor sparks a romance – a ballet star (Astaire) crosses the Atlantic on the same ship as the dancer he’s fallen for but hardly knows (Rogers.) Their interactions cause a stir on the ship and a false rumor forces the two together.

Two nights of great bands at Miller Outdoor Theatre

On July 5 and 6 at 8:30 p.m., Miller Outdoor Theatre will welcome two very different nights of showcase solo shows from two well-loved bands.

Miller Outdoor Theatre will present Asleep at the Wheel: On Screen and On Stage on July 5 at 8:30 p.m. The “post-modern kings of western swing” roll into Miller with a documentary film of their over forty-year history and a full concert of fan favorites.

WAR is not just a band… WAR is a movement! “Low Rider”, “The Cisco Kid”, “The World is a Ghetto”, “Spill the Wine”, “Why Can’t We Be Friends?” – WAR brings their hits to Miller’s stage on July 6 at 8:30 p.m. for an unforgettable concert experience.

Free tickets for the covered seating area are available at the Miller Outdoor Theatre box office on the day of the performance between 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. There is a limit of four tickets per person over age 16, while they last.

Prelude Music Classes for Children Summer Session Begins

Prelude Music Classes for children is pleased to announce that the eight week long Summer Session of classes will begin June 23, 2013. Pre-registration is required and is currently open to all.

Prelude teaches music classes using the Music Together® curriculum.  Summer classes will be held at Prelude’s new home at 3701 W. Alabama, Suite 210, Houston, TX, 77027. Participants can register online at https://secure.mainstreetsites.com/dmn1458/register.aspx or by calling 832-803-7701.

Family classes are open to children from birth to age 5, grouping children of various ages to foster natural, family-style learning. Each child participates at his or her own level in singing, moving, chanting, listening, watching or exploring musical instruments. Babies eight months and younger at the time of registration may attend a Family Class, whether registered on their own or attending free with an older brother or sister.

Babies classes are offered as a one-semester introduction to Music Together®., focusing on activities and materials specially designed for parents who want to learn as much as possible about musical development in babies. Meet other parents of newborns and learn engaging music activities you can recreate at home with your baby.

Guitar for Grownups was designed for parents and caregivers of children currently enrolled in a Music Together® class. In this 60 minute class, you will learn basic guitar technique and songs from the current song collection so that you can make even MORE beautiful music at home. This class is good for beginners or those with some guitar knowledge.

Big Kids ™ Choir is offered during the summer. It will use the Summer Music Together collection presented with developmentally appropriate movements and exercises (including solfeggio) for your 5 to 7-year-old child. We will also learn several extra Americana songs!