Basking In Beethoven

This evening's program includes selected pieces by Ludwig van Beethoven, with movements from "Sonata No. 19 in G minor, Op. 42," "Sonata No. 1 in F minor, Op. 2," "Sonata No. 7 in D major, Op. 10," "Sonata No. 26 in E-flat major, Op. 81a," and variations on "God Save the King."

Jeffrey Siegel created his signature Keyboard Conversations, a unique concert-plus-commentary format in which he speaks to the audience, telling the story behind the music, before performing each work in its entirety. Across the United States, Keyboard Conversations has been greeted with enormous enthusiasm, both by newcomers to classical music and to seasoned listeners, who are entertained by Jeffrey's insights and wit.

Jeffrey Siegel is a renowned soloist and has played with the great symphony orchestras of Europe. In the United States, Jeffrey's engagements include the New York Philharmonic, the Philadelphia Orchestra, the Chicago Symphony, the Cleveland Orchestra, the Boston Symphony, and the Los Angeles Philharmonic. As a conductor, Jeffrey has been featured with the leading symphony orchestras of the United States, France, Scandinavia and South America.

This performance of Keyboard Conversations with Jeffrey Siegel, showcasing "Basking in Beethoven", will be at the McCallum Theatre in Palm Desert, California, on Monday, November 17, 2008, at 7:00pm. Tickets are priced at $30, $20, $15. -- www.mccallumtheatre.com