Tag Archives: Boston
Boston: the mecca of brain candy and classical music
The brain candy of classical music is available in abundance in Boston, the highest concentration of institutions of advanced education. Continue reading
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Welcome to Boston Concert 1st September 2011
Dutch guitarist Robert Bekkers gives his first concert since arriving in Boston in August 2011. The concert on 1st September 2011 features mainly solo guitar works and vocal works of Scarlatti, Cesti, and Bellini with counter tenor Yakov Zamir at the St John’s Episcopal Church in Jamaica Plains. Continue reading
From Utrecht to Boston
A short account of how Robert Bekkers travelled from Utrecht, Netherlands to Boston, Massachusetts and two photos of his homes. Continue reading
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Boston hibiscus in Maui
Rob Judkins’ latest painting Boston Hybrid Hibiscus strikes in chord in Anne Ku who is bound for Maui where hibiscuses are plentiful, but her duo partner Robert Bekkers is bound for Boston. Continue reading
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Competition for attention: buskers vs charity mafia
Buskers and the charity mafia compete for public space and the attention of strangers for monetary donation. There are other limitations to busking besides adverse weather conditions. Continue reading
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Musicians exchange CDs
Musicians exchange CDs when they meet each other. CDs convey more than business cards. Bekkers Piano Guitar Duo exchanged many CDs on their USA tour. Continue reading
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Benefit concerts to fundraise for Japan
The economics of benefit concerts is the subject of another blog. Three benefit concerts in Boston, Amsterdam, and London are taking place this week 30 March – 6 April, showcasing a wide range of talent and genre from classical to rock. Continue reading
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Count down to guitar solo concert tour
Robert Bekkers, guitarist, prepares his three week solo concert tour of Boston to Phoenix in February. Continue reading
Preparing for Maine in Maui: making 3 CDs for concert tour
Dutch guitarist Robert Bekkers races against time to finish producing three CDs for his upcoming solo concert tour of Boston, Wells, Pelham, Houston, and Phoenix. Continue reading
From Maui to Maine: guitar meets piano
Classical guitarist Robert Bekkers will travel from Maui to Maine to meet pianist and composer Greg Hall, famous for his live concerts in Second Life where he is known as Tip Corbett. Reservations are requested and required for this rare opportunity to see two musicians perform original works for solo and duo of works written and not yet written, reviving that 19th century tradition of house concerts in Europe. They will be signing new CDs. Continue reading
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