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Virtuoso pianist in San Francisco loft concert
There is something special about sitting among strangers in someone else’s home. We weren’t here to attend a birthday party or other personal celebration. We all came for the specific goal of experiencing a live performance in a private space. … Continue reading
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Waltz by John Carollo
Anne Ku met composer John Carollo in Cortona, Italy in 2006 and in Honolulu in 2011. Carollo’s Waltz written in 1986 evokes Satie and Debussy. Listen to a recording from the Netherlands. Continue reading
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Prelude for Anne by Robert Bekkers
Robert Bekkers wrote the solo guitar work “Prelude for Anne” shortly after meeting Anne Ku in Amsterdam in 2001. Continue reading
Salon concerts: external validation
Independent third party reviewers or previewers act as external validation which is great for publicity for house concerts and salon concerts. Continue reading
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Easy to play, nice to listen to: piano music of Heleen Verleur
Music that is easy to play and nice to listen to characterises the solo piano works of Amsterdam-based composer Heleen Verleur. Daniel’s Song is an example, played and recorded by Anne Ku in Utrecht, Netherlands. Continue reading
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Monument House Concert 5 years on: Brendan Kinsella 2nd July 2011
Anne Ku remembers the piano concert of Brendan Kinsella and invites the guests to comment. Continue reading
Kinsella Concert 2nd July 2011
The second concert of the first weekend in July 2011 in the Monument House in Utrecht, Netherlands features American pianist Brendan Kinsella, organic wine tasting, and authentic Vietnamese cuisine. Continue reading
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Body of Your Dreams Concert
The Body of Your Dreams Concert by American pianist Nathanael May takes place on Friday 1st July 2011 at the Monument House in Utrecht, Netherlands. Organic wine will be served. Limited seating by reservation only through High Note Live. Continue reading
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Speed to market: how fast to get a gig?
How long does it take to get a concert? If you find the right person, it could be immediate. If you persist and if you have the right contacts … you can also get a full house if you’re not careful! Continue reading
