Cafe Classico – The Netherlands

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Monday, November 3, 2014

Powerhouse of Piano Crosses the Globe to Grace Langley’s Concert Stage

All the way from the Netherlands, the “Powerhouse of Piano,” acclaimed Dutch pianist and composer Jeroen Van Veen, comes to Langley Community Music School (LCMS) to perform in the Concerts Café Classico concert series on Sunday, November 16, followed by a free workshop on Tuesday, November 18, 2014.

World renowned for his minimalist style and flawless passion, the “intellectually interesting and emotionally gratifying” performances of Jeroen Van Veen continue to be heralded by critics. The New York Times declares one of his recent projects “the best recording ever.” And Classics Today gives Van Veen a “10 artistic quality, 10 sound quality.”

Van Veen has toured the globe performing minimal music with crossover flavours of Jazz, Blues, Soundscape, Avant-Garde, Techno, Trance and Pop. He has produced more than a hundred CDs and has been featured on radio and television in Europe, Asia and America.

Currently touring Canada, Van Veen will be returning to Langley to treat the Concerts Café Classico audience to the music from his latest CDs, featuring composers such as Philip Glass, Arvo Part, Ludovico Einaudi, Douwe Eisenga, JacobTV, as well as his own original compositions.

The event starts at 2:30 pm featuring a conversation with Jeroen Van Veen, hosted by LCMS artistic director Elizabeth Bergmann. Listen to some anecdotal stories, gain some insight into life as a world-travelling performer, and learn the meaning behind the music. There will be a short break with coffee and refreshments, before the performance from 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm.

“We are thrilled to welcome Jeroen back to Langley,” says LCMS Artistic Director Elizabeth Bergmann. “To great acclaim, he performed at our Pulse summer music festival in July 2011. I look forward to chatting with him in the pre-concert talk about his musical insights on the works he will be performing.”

Jeroen Van Veen adds, “I strongly believe that minimalism has the potential to bring new audiences into concert halls. It can restore in listeners a healthy sense of pulse and warmth, and an enjoyment for the richness of sound.”

In addition to the concert, Van Veen is inviting the public to a free interactive workshop on Tuesday November 18 at 7:00 pm to explore this modern yet romantic minimal music style. To learn more about Jeroen Van Veen, visit his website at www.jeroenvanveen.com.

Tickets for this Concerts Café Classico event are $15 for adults, $13 for seniors and $10 for students. Call the box office at 604-534-2848. The Rose Gellert Hall is located at 4899 207 Street, Langley, BC.

ABOUT LANGLEY COMMUNITY MUSIC SCHOOL
Langley Community Music School (LCMS) is a non-profit organization and registered charity that is committed to providing the highest quality of musical education to students of all ages and levels, from early learning to pre-professional and adult programs. With the support of the community, LCMS has become one of the largest non-profit music schools in the province, earning both national and international acclaim for their comprehensive and innovative programs. Learn more about LCMS programs, scholarships and bursaries.

The Langley Community Music School hosts multiple musical concerts from October to May, including the Rose Gellert Hall Series, a Saturday evening concert featuring renowned Canadian and international musicians, as well as the Concerts Café Classico Series, a Sunday afternoon concert series featuring stellar local and touring musicians playing classical, jazz or contemporary works.

Visit langleymusic.com or call 604-534-2848.

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