Paradise, Sizzle and Storm
On November 21, the OKC Philharmonic Classic series presents Paradise, Sizzle and Storm, featuring Oklahoma City native Joshua Roman, Cellist. The program includes three works: Delius (arr. Beecham): The Walk To The Paradise Garden; Bates: Cello Concerto; and Beethoven: Symphony No. 6 in F major, Op. 68 (Pastoral).
“A cellist of extraordinary technical and musical gifts” (San Francisco Chronicle), Joshua Roman has earned national renown for performing a wide-ranging repertoire with an absolute commitment to communicating the essence of the music at its most organic level. He is also recognized as an accomplished composer, curator, and programmer, particularly in his work as Artistic Director of Seattle Town Hall’s TownMusic series, with a vision to engage and expand the classical music audience. For his ongoing creative initiatives on behalf of classical music, Roman was named a 2011 TED Fellow, joining a select group of next generation innovators of unusual accomplishments who show potential to positively affect the world.
A complete musician who is dedicated to performance, artistic leadership, and creation of new works through collaboration, Roman’s work as Artistic Director of TownMusic in Seattle has showcased his eclectic musical influences and inspirations, from chamber music favorites to a host of newly commissioned works. Under Roman’s guidance, the series has offered world premieres of compositions by some of today’s brightest young composers and performances by cutting-edge ensembles.
Oklahoma City native Roman began playing the cello at the age of three on a quarter-size instrument, and gave his first public recital at age 10. Home-schooled until he was 16, Roman then pursued his musical studies at the Cleveland Institute of Music with Richard Aaron. He received his Bachelor’s Degree in Cello Performance in 2004, and his Master’s in 2005, as a student of Desmond Hoebig, former principal cellist of the Cleveland Orchestra. He is grateful for the loan of an 1899 cello by Giulio Degani of Venice.
The performance is November 21, 2015 8pm, at Civic Center Music Hall in downtown Oklahoma City. Tickets are $19-$65, and can be purchase online at www.okcphilharmonic.org, at the OKC PHIL ticket office, 428 W. California, 2nd floor, at the Civic Center Music Hall, 201 N. Walker in Oklahoma City, or by phone at (405) 842-5387.
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