- Monday 29 June
- 7.30pm
- St Mary’s Church, Beaminster, DT8 3BA
- Adults Reserved £24
- Unreserved £21
- Under 18 £2
Just over 100 years ago, George Gershwin composed Rhapsody in Blue for the Paul Whiteman Orchestra, combining elements of classical, jazz and blues. This iconic piece opened up a new era for America’s musical history, and remains one of the most recognizable compositions today.
Tim Kliphuis and his Trio celebrate 20 years of touring together by presenting a brand-new, virtuosic Rhapsody that swings, grooves and dazzles. With their trademark high-octanesound, the three play the role of orchestra and soloist, bringing back the free-flowing improvisational energy that Gershwin’s timeless melodies deserve.
Paired with the Rhapsody is the Trio’s popular arrangement Hoedown for the Common Man, as performed with orchestras across the world, that celebrates the music of yet another legendary American composer: Aaron Copland.
To top this exciting programme off, the Trio play some Gershwin gems: It Ain’t Necessarily So, I Got Rhythm and They Can’t Take That Away from Me in a solo guitar version.
Superb … a thoughtful, provocative meeting of minds – Sunday Times