Polar Express Holiday Concert at Steinway Piano Gallery Fort Worth

FREE POLAR EXPRESS HOLIDAY CONCERT – RSVP Required

All aboard the Polar Express! Piano duo Sara Doan and Mikhail Berestnev take you on a magical musical journey to the North Pole to visit Santa’s home, where you can re-discover the wonder and spirit of the holidays. This is their take on Chris Van Allsburg’s beloved holiday classic, The Polar Express.

Featuring:

  • Free Donuts and Hot Chocolate from FunkyTown Donuts
  • Suggested Parking at 777 Main Parking Garage (entrances on 5th and 6th between Commerce and Calhoun)

Free to attend; capacity is limited and RSVP is required.

 

 

 


PROGRAM

TCHAIKOVSKY/NEEMAN “Waltz of the Flower” from The Nutcracker

DEBUSSY “Footsteps in the Snow”

SAINT-SAËNS “Aquarium” from Carnival of the Animals

BARBER “Two-Step” from Souvenirs, op. 28

RAVEL “Rigaudon” from Le Tombeau de Couperin

LISZT “Psallite, Old Christmas Song” from Christmas Tree

LISZT “Scherzoso: Lighting the Candles on the Tree” from Christmas Tree

TCHAIKOVSKY/NEEMAN “March” from The Nutcracker

FAURÉ “Le pas espagnol” from Dolly Suite, op. 56

BARBER “Gallop” from Souvenirs, op. 28

RACHMANINOV Prelude in B-flat Major, op. 23, no. 2

GROBAN Believe

ANDERSON Sleigh Ride


ABOUT SARA DOAN

Born in Fort Worth, Texas, Sara Doan began studying piano at the age of 3 with Donna Edwards. Under her tutelage, Sara won top prizes in several state and regional competitions, before going on to the University of North Texas, where she earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in piano performance. She has appeared with the Meadows (Dallas) and the North Texas (Denton) Symphony Orchestras, and presented recitals across Texas, Oklahoma, Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Washington, D.C. In December 2010, Sara served as guest artist in the First International Piano Festival of Bogota, Colombia where she performed, taught master classes, led discussions, and served on the competition jury. She has served as collaborative pianist-in-residence at Southeastern Oklahoma State and adjunct professor of piano at the University of North Texas. She maintains a large private studio in the DFW area and is an adjunct professor at Tarrant County College—Northwest Campus, while performing regularly with her chamber groups, Trio 8831 and Apana Trio. She also presents lectures and educational programs through the Cliburn, Fort Worth Music Fund, and Chamber Music Society of Fort Worth.


ABOUT MIKHAIL BERESTNEV

Equally in demand as a recitalist, soloist, and chamber musician, Mikhail Berestnev brings to every performance the experiences of a career spanning the globe, including Australia, Ireland, Russia, Belgium, Brazil, and Spain, in addition to concert halls across the United States. Recent collaborations include solo appearances under the direction of Maestro Hector Guzman, and composer and conductor Dr. Robert Xavier Rodriguez; in chamber music with members of the Dallas Symphony; as part of the MAKE Trio; and with the Julius String Quartet.

Mr. Berestnev is artist in residence with the St. Matthews Cathedral Arts Program in Dallas, guest artist and collaborative pianist with the “Musica Nova” Ensemble at the University of Texas at Dallas, collaborative pianist at The Dallas Opera Family & Outreach Program and Texas Ballet Theater, and an artist of Cliburn in the Classroom.


Steinway Piano Gallery
510 Commerce St, Fort Worth, TX 76102

Conciertos festivos del Expreso Polar en Artes de la Rosa

Conciertos festivos del Expreso Polar Gratis RSVP para reservar su asiento

¡Todos a bordo del Polar Express! El dúo de piano Sara Doan y Mikhail Berestnev y la narradora Adriana Morales te llevan en un viaje musical al Polo Norte para visitar la casa de Papá Noel, donde puedes descubrir el espíritu y la maravilla de los tiempos festivos. Esta es su versión del clásico navideño de Chris Van Allsburg, The Polar Express.

Gratis para asistir; no se requieren boletos.

Con:

Los primeros 100 niños recibirán un regalo gratis.

cacao, galletas y paletero

 

 

 


Programa

TCHAIKOVSKY/NEEMAN “Waltz of the Flower” from The Nutcracker

DEBUSSY “Footsteps in the Snow”

SAINT-SAËNS “Aquarium” from Carnival of the Animals

BARBER “Two-Step” from Souvenirs, op. 28

RAVEL “Rigaudon” from Le Tombeau de Couperin

LISZT “Psallite, Old Christmas Song” from Christmas Tree

LISZT “Scherzoso: Lighting the Candles on the Tree” from Christmas Tree

TCHAIKOVSKY/NEEMAN “March” from The Nutcracker

FAURÉ “Le pas espagnol” from Dolly Suite, op. 56

BARBER “Gallop” from Souvenirs, op. 28

RACHMANINOV Prelude in B-flat Major, op. 23, no. 2

GROBAN Believe

ANDERSON Sleigh Ride


ACERCA DE ADRIANA MORALES

Adriana Morales creció en Cali-Colombia donde inició su carrera musical y recibió el título de “Bachiller Musical con énfasis en Piano Performance”. Una beca de la universidad “Texas Christian University” le dio la oportunidad de estudiar en Estados Unidos, donde adquirió el título de pre-grado y maestría en Piano Pedagogía (Enseñanza) bajo la guía del maestro Harold Martina y Dr. Ann Gipson. Al finalizar sus estudios, ganó el premio para tocar en una de las salas de Conciertos más prestigiosas de Colombia, La Sala de la Biblioteca “Luis Ángel Arango”.  Su pasión por ambas, la música clásica y popular, le ha permitido tocar con bandas como “The TCU Curt Wilson Big Band”, y diversas orquestas de salsa locales.

Estimada pedagoga, Adriana enseña docenas de jóvenes pianistas en Coppell Conservatory y Piano House Music Academy, donde sus estudiantes frecuentemente ganan premios en los festivales y concursos del área.  Activa en su comunidad, es la directora musical de Silver Creek United Methodist Church en Azle y ha sido vicepresidenta de Carrolton Music Teachers Association. Sus conciertos didácticos han resaltado la interrelación del lenguaje, la cultura y la música y han sido presentados en Texas y otros países; los temas han incluido “La Conexión entre la Música y el Lenguaje”, “La Canción Lírica Latinoamericana”, y “Viviendo la Música”.  Recientemente, se unió al equipo de “Cliburn in the Classroom” y presenta programas musicales educativos en los distintos colegios de la ciudad.


ACERCA DE SARA DOAN

Nacida en Fort Worth, Texas, Sara Doan empezo sus estudias de piano al edad de tres año con Donna Edwards. Bajo su tutela, Sata gano premios in varios competencias estatal y regional, antes de atender the University of North Texas, donde cumplio su bachillerato y maestria en interpretación pianistíca. Ella ha aparecido con el Meadows (Dallas) y el North Texas (Denton) Symphony Orchestras, y ha presentado recitales en Texas, Oklahoma, Virginia, Pennsylvania, y Washington D.C. En Diciembre del 2010, Sara sirvio como artista invitada del primer Internation Piano Fesitval of Bogota, Colombia, donde ella presento conciertos, enseño clases maestras, dirigio discusiones, y sirvio como jurado del competencia. Ella ha servido como pianista colaborativa en residencia en Southeastern Oklahoma State y professora adjunta del piano en el University of North Texas. Ella mantiene un estudio privado en area de Dallas/Fort Worth y es un professora adjunta en el Tarrant County College – Northwest Campus, y tambien presenta regularmente con sus grupos de cámara, Trio 8831 y Apana Trio. Ella tambien presenta lecturas y programs de educacion de parte del Cliburn, Fort Worth Music Fund, y Chamber Music Society of Fort Worth.


ACERCA DE MIKHAIL BERESTNEV

Igualmente en demanda como recitalista, solisra, musico de cámara, Mikhail Berestnev trae a cada actuacion musical experiencias abaracando todo el mundo, incluso Australia, Ireland, Russia, Belgium, Brazil, y Espania, además de salas de concierto en los Estados Unidos. Colaboraciones recientes incluye apparencias solista abajo del dirección de Maestro Hector Guzman, y compositor y conductor Dr. Robert Xavier Rodriguez; en musica de cámara con miembros del Dallas Symphony; en parte con el trio MAKE; y con el Julius String Quartet. Sr. Berestnev es artista en residencia con el St. Matthews Cathedral Arts Program en Dallas, artista invitado y pianista collaborativo con el “Musica Nova” Ensemble en el University of Texas at Dallas, pianista collaborativa en el Dallas Opera Family and Outreach Program y Texas Ballet Theater, y un artista del Cliburn in the Classroom.


Artes de La Rosa Cultural Center for the Arts
1440 N Main St, Fort Worth, TX 76164

Conciertos festivos del Expreso Polar

Polar Express Holiday Concert at White’s Chapel

Free Polar Express Holiday Concert

All aboard the Polar Express! Piano duo Sara Doan and Mikhail Berestnev take you on a magical musical journey to the North Pole to visit Santa’s home, where you can re-discover the wonder and spirit of the holidays. This is their take on Chris Van Allsburg’s beloved holiday classic, The Polar Express.

*Holiday treats will be handed out to children after the performance, compliments of Apex Arts League.

Free to attend; no tickets required.

 

 

 


Program

TCHAIKOVSKY/NEEMAN “Waltz of the Flower” from The Nutcracker

DEBUSSY “Footsteps in the Snow”

SAINT-SAËNS “Aquarium” from Carnival of the Animals

BARBER “Two-Step” from Souvenirs, op. 28

RAVEL “Rigaudon” from Le Tombeau de Couperin

LISZT “Psallite, Old Christmas Song” from Christmas Tree

LISZT “Scherzoso: Lighting the Candles on the Tree” from Christmas Tree

TCHAIKOVSKY/NEEMAN “March” from The Nutcracker

FAURÉ “Le pas espagnol” from Dolly Suite, op. 56

BARBER “Gallop” from Souvenirs, op. 28

RACHMANINOV Prelude in B-flat Major, op. 23, no. 2

GROBAN Believe

ANDERSON Sleigh Ride


ABOUT SARA DOAN

Born in Fort Worth, Texas, Sara Doan began studying piano at the age of 3 with Donna Edwards. Under her tutelage, Sara won top prizes in several state and regional competitions, before going on to the University of North Texas, where she earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in piano performance. She has appeared with the Meadows (Dallas) and the North Texas (Denton) Symphony Orchestras, and presented recitals across Texas, Oklahoma, Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Washington, D.C. In December 2010, Sara served as guest artist in the First International Piano Festival of Bogota, Colombia where she performed, taught master classes, led discussions, and served on the competition jury. She has served as collaborative pianist-in-residence at Southeastern Oklahoma State and adjunct professor of piano at the University of North Texas. She maintains a large private studio in the DFW area and is an adjunct professor at Tarrant County College—Northwest Campus, while performing regularly with her chamber groups, Trio 8831 and Apana Trio. She also presents lectures and educational programs through the Cliburn, Fort Worth Music Fund, and Chamber Music Society of Fort Worth.


ABOUT MIKHAIL BERESTNEV

Equally in demand as a recitalist, soloist, and chamber musician, Mikhail Berestnev brings to every performance the experiences of a career spanning the globe, including Australia, Ireland, Russia, Belgium, Brazil, and Spain, in addition to concert halls across the United States. Recent collaborations include solo appearances under the direction of Maestro Hector Guzman, and composer and conductor Dr. Robert Xavier Rodriguez; in chamber music with members of the Dallas Symphony; as part of the MAKE Trio; and with the Julius String Quartet.

Mr. Berestnev is artist in residence with the St. Matthews Cathedral Arts Program in Dallas, guest artist and collaborative pianist with the “Musica Nova” Ensemble at the University of Texas at Dallas, collaborative pianist at The Dallas Opera Family & Outreach Program and Texas Ballet Theater, and an artist of Cliburn in the Classroom.


White’s Chapel
185 S White Chapel Blvd, Southlake, TX 76092

Polar Express Holiday Concert at Artes de la Rosa

Free Polar Express Holiday Concert RSVP to reserve your seat

All aboard the Polar Express! Piano duo Sara Doan and Mikhail Berestnev take you on a magical musical journey to the North Pole to visit Santa’s home, where you can re-discover the wonder and spirit of the holidays. This is their take on Chris Van Allsburg’s beloved holiday classic, The Polar Express.

Free to attend; no tickets required.

Featuring:

The first 100 kids at both shows will receive a free gift.

There will be cocoa, cookies, and a paletero!

Complimentary parking available at the Mercado Building, located at 1500 N. Main St.

 

 

 


Program

TCHAIKOVSKY/NEEMAN “Waltz of the Flower” from The Nutcracker

DEBUSSY “Footsteps in the Snow”

SAINT-SAËNS “Aquarium” from Carnival of the Animals

BARBER “Two-Step” from Souvenirs, op. 28

RAVEL “Rigaudon” from Le Tombeau de Couperin

LISZT “Psallite, Old Christmas Song” from Christmas Tree

LISZT “Scherzoso: Lighting the Candles on the Tree” from Christmas Tree

TCHAIKOVSKY/NEEMAN “March” from The Nutcracker

FAURÉ “Le pas espagnol” from Dolly Suite, op. 56

BARBER “Gallop” from Souvenirs, op. 28

RACHMANINOV Prelude in B-flat Major, op. 23, no. 2

GROBAN Believe

ANDERSON Sleigh Ride


ABOUT SARA DOAN

Born in Fort Worth, Texas, Sara Doan began studying piano at the age of 3 with Donna Edwards. Under her tutelage, Sara won top prizes in several state and regional competitions, before going on to the University of North Texas, where she earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in piano performance. She has appeared with the Meadows (Dallas) and the North Texas (Denton) Symphony Orchestras, and presented recitals across Texas, Oklahoma, Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Washington, D.C. In December 2010, Sara served as guest artist in the First International Piano Festival of Bogota, Colombia where she performed, taught master classes, led discussions, and served on the competition jury. She has served as collaborative pianist-in-residence at Southeastern Oklahoma State and adjunct professor of piano at the University of North Texas. She maintains a large private studio in the DFW area and is an adjunct professor at Tarrant County College—Northwest Campus, while performing regularly with her chamber groups, Trio 8831 and Apana Trio. She also presents lectures and educational programs through the Cliburn, Fort Worth Music Fund, and Chamber Music Society of Fort Worth.


ABOUT MIKHAIL BERESTNEV

Equally in demand as a recitalist, soloist, and chamber musician, Mikhail Berestnev brings to every performance the experiences of a career spanning the globe, including Australia, Ireland, Russia, Belgium, Brazil, and Spain, in addition to concert halls across the United States. Recent collaborations include solo appearances under the direction of Maestro Hector Guzman, and composer and conductor Dr. Robert Xavier Rodriguez; in chamber music with members of the Dallas Symphony; as part of the MAKE Trio; and with the Julius String Quartet.

Mr. Berestnev is artist in residence with the St. Matthews Cathedral Arts Program in Dallas, guest artist and collaborative pianist with the “Musica Nova” Ensemble at the University of Texas at Dallas, collaborative pianist at The Dallas Opera Family & Outreach Program and Texas Ballet Theater, and an artist of Cliburn in the Classroom.


Artes de La Rosa Cultural Center for the Arts
1440 N Main St, Fort Worth, TX 76164

Polar Express Holiday Concert at Northwest Library

Free Polar Express Holiday Concert

All aboard the Polar Express! Piano duo Sara Doan and Mikhail Berestnev take you on a magical musical journey to the North Pole to visit Santa’s home, where you can re-discover the wonder and spirit of the holidays. This is their take on Chris Van Allsburg’s beloved holiday classic, The Polar Express.

Bring your friends and family for a wonderful evening of music and story-telling with free cookies and hot chocolate.

Free to attend; no tickets required.

 

 

 


Program

TCHAIKOVSKY/NEEMAN “Waltz of the Flower” from The Nutcracker

DEBUSSY “Footsteps in the Snow”

SAINT-SAËNS “Aquarium” from Carnival of the Animals

BARBER “Two-Step” from Souvenirs, op. 28

RAVEL “Rigaudon” from Le Tombeau de Couperin

LISZT “Psallite, Old Christmas Song” from Christmas Tree

LISZT “Scherzoso: Lighting the Candles on the Tree” from Christmas Tree

TCHAIKOVSKY/NEEMAN “March” from The Nutcracker

FAURÉ “Le pas espagnol” from Dolly Suite, op. 56

BARBER “Gallop” from Souvenirs, op. 28

RACHMANINOV Prelude in B-flat Major, op. 23, no. 2

GROBAN Believe

ANDERSON Sleigh Ride


ABOUT SARA DOAN

Born in Fort Worth, Texas, Sara Doan began studying piano at the age of 3 with Donna Edwards. Under her tutelage, Sara won top prizes in several state and regional competitions, before going on to the University of North Texas, where she earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in piano performance. She has appeared with the Meadows (Dallas) and the North Texas (Denton) Symphony Orchestras, and presented recitals across Texas, Oklahoma, Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Washington, D.C. In December 2010, Sara served as guest artist in the First International Piano Festival of Bogota, Colombia where she performed, taught master classes, led discussions, and served on the competition jury. She has served as collaborative pianist-in-residence at Southeastern Oklahoma State and adjunct professor of piano at the University of North Texas. She maintains a large private studio in the DFW area and is an adjunct professor at Tarrant County College—Northwest Campus, while performing regularly with her chamber groups, Trio 8831 and Apana Trio. She also presents lectures and educational programs through the Cliburn, Fort Worth Music Fund, and Chamber Music Society of Fort Worth.


ABOUT MIKHAIL BERESTNEV

Equally in demand as a recitalist, soloist, and chamber musician, Mikhail Berestnev brings to every performance the experiences of a career spanning the globe, including Australia, Ireland, Russia, Belgium, Brazil, and Spain, in addition to concert halls across the United States. Recent collaborations include solo appearances under the direction of Maestro Hector Guzman, and composer and conductor Dr. Robert Xavier Rodriguez; in chamber music with members of the Dallas Symphony; as part of the MAKE Trio; and with the Julius String Quartet.

Mr. Berestnev is artist in residence with the St. Matthews Cathedral Arts Program in Dallas, guest artist and collaborative pianist with the “Musica Nova” Ensemble at the University of Texas at Dallas, collaborative pianist at The Dallas Opera Family & Outreach Program and Texas Ballet Theater, and an artist of Cliburn in the Classroom.


Northwest Library
6228 Crystal Lake Dr, Fort Worth, TX 76179

Polar Express Holiday Concert at Reby Cary Youth Library

Free Polar Express Holiday Concert

All aboard the Polar Express! Piano duo Sara Doan and Mikhail Berestnev take you on a magical musical journey to the North Pole to visit Santa’s home, where you can re-discover the wonder and spirit of the holidays. This is their take on Chris Van Allsburg’s beloved holiday classic, The Polar Express.

Free to attend; no tickets required.

 

 

 


Program

TCHAIKOVSKY/NEEMAN “Waltz of the Flower” from The Nutcracker

DEBUSSY “Footsteps in the Snow”

SAINT-SAËNS “Aquarium” from Carnival of the Animals

BARBER “Two-Step” from Souvenirs, op. 28

RAVEL “Rigaudon” from Le Tombeau de Couperin

LISZT “Psallite, Old Christmas Song” from Christmas Tree

LISZT “Scherzoso: Lighting the Candles on the Tree” from Christmas Tree

TCHAIKOVSKY/NEEMAN “March” from The Nutcracker

FAURÉ “Le pas espagnol” from Dolly Suite, op. 56

BARBER “Gallop” from Souvenirs, op. 28

RACHMANINOV Prelude in B-flat Major, op. 23, no. 2

GROBAN Believe

ANDERSON Sleigh Ride


ABOUT SARA DOAN

Born in Fort Worth, Texas, Sara Doan began studying piano at the age of 3 with Donna Edwards. Under her tutelage, Sara won top prizes in several state and regional competitions, before going on to the University of North Texas, where she earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in piano performance. She has appeared with the Meadows (Dallas) and the North Texas (Denton) Symphony Orchestras, and presented recitals across Texas, Oklahoma, Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Washington, D.C. In December 2010, Sara served as guest artist in the First International Piano Festival of Bogota, Colombia where she performed, taught master classes, led discussions, and served on the competition jury. She has served as collaborative pianist-in-residence at Southeastern Oklahoma State and adjunct professor of piano at the University of North Texas. She maintains a large private studio in the DFW area and is an adjunct professor at Tarrant County College—Northwest Campus, while performing regularly with her chamber groups, Trio 8831 and Apana Trio. She also presents lectures and educational programs through the Cliburn, Fort Worth Music Fund, and Chamber Music Society of Fort Worth.


ABOUT MIKHAIL BERESTNEV

Equally in demand as a recitalist, soloist, and chamber musician, Mikhail Berestnev brings to every performance the experiences of a career spanning the globe, including Australia, Ireland, Russia, Belgium, Brazil, and Spain, in addition to concert halls across the United States. Recent collaborations include solo appearances under the direction of Maestro Hector Guzman, and composer and conductor Dr. Robert Xavier Rodriguez; in chamber music with members of the Dallas Symphony; as part of the MAKE Trio; and with the Julius String Quartet.

Mr. Berestnev is artist in residence with the St. Matthews Cathedral Arts Program in Dallas, guest artist and collaborative pianist with the “Musica Nova” Ensemble at the University of Texas at Dallas, collaborative pianist at The Dallas Opera Family & Outreach Program and Texas Ballet Theater, and an artist of Cliburn in the Classroom.


Reby Cary Youth Library
3851 E Lancaster Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76103