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“BY GEORGE”

The life and music of George Gershwin

March 16-19, 2023

Daniel Weiser returns to Florida on his own this year to explore the tragically short, but incredibly productive life, of American’s greatest composer—George Gershwin.  The son of Russian Jewish immigrants, Gershwin grew up in the rough, chaotic streets of New York and soaked up the melting pot around him to help formulate the new, brash sound of America.  Combining elements of “Jewish” music with the “Blues” and “Ragtime” brought by recent black migrants from the South, Gershwin would help produce the new “Jazz” and “Broadway” sound that made New York City a new center for musical culture.  Gershwin seamlessly moved between the “classical” and “popular” worlds to help reveal the continuum of these seemingly different idioms.  Dr. Weiser will play much of Gershwin’s concert music, including “Rhapsody in Blue,” “An American in Paris,” and his “Preludes.”  He will also perform arrangements of many of his iconic songs, including “The Man I Love,” “I Got Rhythm,” “Love is Here to Stay,” and many more.

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Mar

16

Thursday, Mar 16, 2023 @ 5:00pm

Collier's Reserve Country Club
11711 Colliers Reserve Drive, Naples, FL 34110

We return to this fantastic Country Club in Naples with another incredible concert/dinner hosted by the fantastic Pat and Rod Vitty.  This is always an amazing evening with delicious food, great drinks, and a wonderful atmosphere in which to hear some great music.   The cost for the whole evening is only $45.  Pay online by clicking the “Shopping Cart” link below.  You can buy multiple seats on the following screen.  All major credit cards are accepted and you do not need to have a PayPal account.  If you prefer to pay over the phone, please call Daniel Weiser at 802-369-0856

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Mar

18

Saturday, Mar 18, 2023 @ 6pm

Home of Barry Dingman and Joel Cohen
Crescent Lake ---1843 5th St N St Petersburg, FL 33704

After several years performing in Barry and Joel’s wonderful waterfront condo, we are excited to play in their new home on Crescent Lake with a new grand piano.  They always cook up an incredible meal and put on a fantastic show.  Pay online by clicking the “Shopping Cart” link below.  You can buy multiple seats on the following screen.  All major credit cards are accepted and you do not need to have a PayPal account.  If you prefer to pay over the phone, please call Daniel Weiser at 802-369-0856.

Seating is limited and reservations are required.

THIS CONCERT IS NOW SOLD OUT.  WE STILL HAVE SEATS FOR THE PROGRAM ON SUNDAY.  SEE BELOW!

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Mar

19

Sunday, Mar 19, 2023 @ 5:00

Home of Ward and Diedre Flora
1900 Illinois Avenue NE, St. Petersburg, FL, 33703

This will be our first program at Diedre and Ward’s wonderful home.  We are thankful for their generous hospitality and look forward to performing in their beautiful space.  Pay online by clicking the “Shopping Cart” link below.  You can buy multiple seats on the following screen.  All major credit cards are accepted and you do not need to have a PayPal account.  If you prefer to pay over the phone, please call Daniel Weiser at 802-369-0856.

Seating is limited and reservations are required.