From his groundbreaking transcriptions of Radiohead to his unforgettable interpretations of classic and new repertoire, pianist Christopher O'Riley redefines the possibilities of classical music. Notably, he has served as host of NPR's "From the Top" for the past 10 years. Join us for an intimate evening of his contemporary rock interpretations, including Radiohead, Nirvana, Elliott Smith and more.
As interpreter and arranger of some of themost important contemporary rock music of our time, Chris is a cherished bridge between musical tastes, genres, media and audiences, fostering a new generation of contemporary artist personality. His recording of Radiohead transcriptions "True Love Waits" received four stars from Rolling Stone magazine and is as critically acclaimed as it is commercially successful. His second pop interpretation of music from the British alt-pop outfit entitled "Hold Me To This: Christopher O'Riley plays the music of Radiohead," received equal success. His recent releases include tributes to Elliott Smith and Nick Drake.
"O'Riley's greatest accomplishment, however, is the ability to introduce young fans of contemporary artists like Radiohead and Smith to classical music. And by the looks of the cultural center audience, he is succeeding in his attempt to locate a midpoint between genres that often struggle to find a common ground." - The Chicago Tribune
"O'Riley played so delicately that he seemingly left no fingerprints on the keys, yet his melodies sung out with sweet clarity." - The Washington Post
"With unblinking virtuosity, O'Riley captures the band's signature contradiction: encountering something exhilarating ... and feeling simultaneously somehow unwell." - Rolling Stone
Huntsville Symphony Orchestra Performance
Christopher O'Riley's contemporary repertoire appearance at Merrimack Hall is presented in partnership with the Huntsville Symphone Orchestra. The following Saturday evening, February 12, Mr. O'Riley will perform with the HSO at The Russians Are Coming!, part of the 2010-11 Classical Series. This performance includes Shostakovich and Rachmaninoff, and will be conducted by Daniel Boico.
For more information on this performance or to purchase tickets, visit the HSO website or call (256) 539-4818.
February 10, 2011
Performances:
Thursday, Feb. 10 at 7:30 p.m.
Tickets:
$35.00 Adults
Ticket price includes processing fee.
There are no exchanges or refunds on ticket purchases. All seats are reserved.
