Louis Moreau Gottschalk’s Americana

Louis Moreau Gottschalk was the first American international sensation as both pianist and composer. He drew from European, Creole, African, U.S. and Latino influences, and led the way to ragtime and jazz. He was a true original and his many delightful contributions are now again becoming popular with scholars and audiences.

• Musical narration and Gottschalk piano selections by Lynchburg Musicologist and Concert Pianist Naomi Amos.
• Dr. Jeremy Craft conducting The Lynchburg Singers performing Stephen Foster and Gottschalk songs.
• “Soulsters” Ann Mitchell and Ronnie Shoultz singing Creole songs.
• Dr. Weldon Hill, renowned Richmond jazz pianist and double bassist Michael Hawkins playing instrumental works illustrating Gottschalk’s influence on ragtime and early jazz.

Tickets:

• General admission: $20
• University of Lynchburg affiliated faculty and staff: $10
• Students: $5
• University of Lynchburg students: free

Payment options:

• Pay at the door: cash or checks only (doors open at 7 p.m.)
• Pay online

Presented by Amherst Glebe Arts Response, Inc. in collaboration with the University of Lynchburg Music Department.