King Center Announces Three New Shows
By Space Coast Daily // April 7, 2015
FIRST OF THREE SHOWS SET FOR MAY 9
ABOVE VIDEO: Ottmar Liebert will becoming to the Maxwell C. King Center For The Performing Arts on June 23. Liebert is a multi-faceted, five-time Grammy nominated, platinum-selling guitarist. His debut album, Nouveau Flamenco, featuring the stunning “Barcelona Nights,” sold double-platinum and became the biggest-selling guitar album of all time, redefining Flamenco music and marking Liebert as one of the most talented, influential and creative guitarists and performers to surface in years.
BREVARD COUNTY • MELBOURNE, FLORIDA — The Maxwell C. King Center For The Performing Arts has announced three upcoming new shows.
THE BREVARD COMMUNITY CHORUS
ROBERT E. LAMB, CONDUCTOR
DAN FORREST’S “REQUIEM FOR THE LIVING”
Saturday, May 9 at 7:30 pm
Tickets on Sale Now
Join the Brevard Community Chorus and the Eastern Florida State Concert Choir when they present Requiem for the Living, by Dan Forrest and Serenade to Music, by Ralph Vaughan Williams.
Forrest will be on hand to address the audience about his best-known and much-acclaimed requiem, which offers a fresh and inspiring perspective on life, love, loss and renewal.
The five-movement work has been performed dozens of times worldwide since its premiere in 2013.
The 100+ voices will be accompanied by members of the Brevard Symphony Orchestra.
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OTTMAR LIEBERT & LUNA NEGRA
IN THE STUDIO THEATRE
Tuesday, June 23, 8 p.m.
Tickets on Sale Friday, April 17 at Noon
Tickets starting at $48 (inclusive of fees)
A Brevard Music Group Production
Ottmar Liebert is a multi-faceted, five-time Grammy nominated, platinum-selling guitarist.
His debut album, Nouveau Flamenco, featuring the stunning “Barcelona Nights,” sold double-platinum and became the biggest-selling guitar album of all time, redefining Flamenco music and marking Liebert as one of the most talented, influential and creative guitarists and performers to surface in years.
Critical acclaim has been equally fervent, Billboard magazine honoring him twice New Age Artist of the Year.
From rumba to Bossa Nova to classical to Christmas tunes to lullabies, Liebert has explored and expanded them all, putting his unique stamp and intellectual yet visceral spin to music.
He is one of the most successful instrumental artists of the past decade, thrilling audiences throughout the world.
Make your plans to see him, along with his band Luna Negra, in the intimate setting of the King Center Studio Theatre. Ottmarliebert.com/diary
KEIKO MATSUI
IN THE STUDIO THEATRE
Thursday, July 23, 8 p.m.
Tickets on Sale Friday, April 17 at Noon
Tickets starting at $54 (inclusive of fees)
A Brevard Music Group Production
Keiko Matsui’s music transcends boundaries.
She is a Japanese producer, contemporary Jazz Pianist and composer who has released over 20 albums in her three decade career.
Her unique melting pot of musical influences have garnered her a devout international following.
Matsui has worked alongside the best including Miles Davis, Stevie Wonder, Hugh Masakela and Bob James.
She is celebrating a triumphant 25 years of recording in the US with the release of her 24thCD, Soul Quest.
This riveting new collection of songs unfolds like an epic journey, exploring themes of love, loss, spirituality and environmental consciousness.
She tours relentlessly and seeks to make a genuine connection with her audience. Don’t miss your chance to see her in the intimate setting of the King Center Studio Theatre.
