Keyboard Conversations With Jeffrey Siegel Returns To Maltz Jupiter Theatre

Internationally-acclaimed pianist Jeffrey Siegel is bringing an all-new Keyboard Conversations concert to the Maltz Jupiter Theatre for one night only.

Taking place at 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, March 22, the concert follows in the engaging, accessible tradition of the popular sellout concerts that Siegel performed for more than a decade at Palm Beach's The Society of the Four Arts.

An enjoyable concert for music lovers and those who would like to be, Siegel's An American Salute will feature lively discussions and performances of some of the most beloved works of American composers: the rarely-heard solo piano version of George Gershwin's ever-popular Rhapsody in Blue, Siegel's own exclusive arrangements of excerpts from Leonard Bernstein's West Side Story, Aaron Copland's humorous Cat and the Mouse and rousing Hoedown and the Florida premiere of Bernstein's unpublished Meditation on a Wedding.

How does Mr. Siegel happen to have an unpublished Bernstein piano piece? Why did Bernstein's esteemed biographer Humphrey Burton give it to him? Find out at this fast-paced and fun-filled concert, perfect for all ages.

Hailed by The New York Times as "an artist who means every note he plays" and The Chicago Tribune as "the Leonard Bernstein of the piano," Siegel brings power and passion to his celebrated Keyboard Conversations concerts. Siegel has toured the globe, appearing as soloist with the world's great orchestras in white tie and tails.

Known for his flawless technique and insider's "scoop," Siegel's concerts each offer brilliantly polished concerts-with-commentary in which his dynamic, captivating remarks precede virtuoso performances of piano masterpieces. The concert concludes with a fast-paced Q & A. New listeners will discover an informal, entertaining and instantly accessible introduction to the magnificent piano repertoire, while seasoned music lovers enjoy an enriched, more focused listening experience.

Siegel's concerts have become a classical music destination for many enthusiastic patrons. Ongoing Keyboard Conversations concerts flourish in major cities throughout the United States, including New York, Chicago, Philadelphia, Cleveland, Phoenix, Minneapolis/St. Paul, Dallas, Denver and Washington, D. C. Some of these venues have been presenting Keyboard Conversations for more than 25, 30 and 40 years - resounding testimony to Jeffrey Siegel's superb artistry, innovative format and loyal fans. The longest running series, 51 seasons, takes place each year at Northwestern University's Bienen School of Music in Siegel's hometown of Chicago, Illinois.

Siegel's unique concert style has been very much inspired by Leonard Bernstein's famous concerts with commentary - the televised Young People's Concerts, but also the "live" concerts that Siegel was privileged to hear at Lincoln Center as a young Juilliard student in New York. Bernstein wanted to affect everyone's life with the "transformative power of great music" - a passion Siegel shares.

"It is my hope that whatever I say will make the listening experience more focused, more accessible, more meaningful and more enjoyable," Siegel said. "We read a great deal about the declining interest in classical music; yet, I believe great music can inspire us uniquely and this stimulating format makes friends for classical music."

During the span of his celebrated career presenting his concerts coast to coast and in London, Siegel has been featured in a PBS TV special produced by Time Life and broadcast in over 150 cities nationwide, has released numerous albums and has been a frequent guest on NPR and the BBC's popular "In Tune" program.

"Jeffrey Siegel illuminates the solo piano repertoire via Keyboard Conversations," raved Steinway magazine in 2017, while The New York Times wrote that his performances are "expressive and full of passion" and The Los Angeles Times has exuded that "Jeffrey Siegel has everything: massive technique, musical sensitivity and character, wide tonal resources, immense reserves of power, and the ability to communicate." The Denver Post has called him "a pianist with a bravura technique and a big, gorgeous sound...and when the artist himself offers the inside scoop, the musical experience becomes vastly more personal."

In addition to his popular solo shows, Siegel has performed as a soloist with the Berlin Philharmonic, London Symphony, Philharmonic and Philharmonia, Moscow State Symphony, Munich's Bayerischer Rundfunk, the Amsterdam, Oslo and Stockholm Philharmonic, Orchestra of La Scala and NHK Symphony of Japan. Engagements have included the the Philadelphia Orchestra, New York Philharmonic, Los Angeles Philharmonic, The Cleveland Orchestra, Boston Symphony Orchestra and Chicago Symphony Orchestra.

Looking for a unique gift idea? Treat your sweetheart, family or friends to tickets to this unique concert experience. To compliment your exceptional night out, consider one of the Theatre's many preferred restaurants and hotel packages. Or bring your group to the concert and celebrate; great seats and discounted group rates are available, and The Green Room Club Level Lounge is available for private events and functions.

Showtime for An American Salute - A Keyboard Conversations performance with pianist Jeffrey Siegel is 7:30 p.m. and tickets start at $30. For tickets, call (561) 575-2223 or visit www.jupitertheatre.org. For more information on bringing your group to the Theatre, contact group sales associate Lina Lacy at (561) 972-6117.