Open Mic Classical - “The Bulgarian & Ukrainian Piano: Tradition & Improvisation”

An “Open Mic” is for popular music only, right? WRONG!

Open Mic Classical is a new experience in classical music, helping our community’s musicians share their music with a friendly, and supportive audience. Classical musicians of all ages and levels are welcome to sign up and perform.

Open Mic Classical is held at 3:00 pm on the 3rd Sunday of every month September through June usually at the Brewster Meeting House (1969 Main Street on Route 6A), home of First Parish Brewster UU Church, but due to covid-19 we meet online.

We try to have a 1.5-hour program with a featured guest musician who gets a longer spot.

On December 18th, 2022 – 3pm  – Featured Guest, pianist John Thomas presents “The Bulgarian & Ukrainian Piano: Tradition & Improvisation”, a brief musical tour of fascinating and diverse genres of folklore, composition and modern styles that traverse the mountains, plains and seas of two of eastern Europe’s most intriguing countries and cultures.

Musicians are asked to sign up in an email or by phone, not later than 2.15 pm on the day of the event. We will select up to 8-10 players. Participants can sign up for a piece, or a movement up to 5-6 minutes. Second piece can be played, time permitting. Pianist on request is available to accompany you (when not online).

“Open Mic Classical” is brought to you by clarinetist Mónika Veress Woods (winner of the Cape Symphony’s 2013 Soloist Competition) with the help of a great list of collaborative pianists including Lucy Banner, Elizabeth Tipton, Sylvia Karkus Furash, Ben Healy.

To learn about our monthly featured guest musicians, and to get our Zoom link to our events visit our website www.openmicclassical.org.