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Join internationally acclaimed pianist and composer Matthew Krell for an enchanting evening of holiday merriment and winter classics. Now based in Los Angeles, California, Krell returns to his native Vancouver Island for an exclusive seasonal event.Matthew Krell is an award-winning pianist, composer, educator, and accomplished actor who has been engrossed in the performing arts for sixteen years. He has been recognized in competitions, festivals, and masterclasses internationally and been praised by world-renowned leaders in the disciplines of acting, piano, and composition.
In addition to music, Matthew has seen success as an actor on stages spanning local theatre productions to Off-Broadway in New York City. He has also presented sessions at educational conferences across North America and Europe.
Matthew holds a quadruple-emphasis Bachelor of Music Degree in Piano Performance, Pedagogy, Sacred Music and Music Composition from The Master’s University, a Master of Music degree in Piano Performance from University of Southern California (USC) Thornton School of Music with the honor of Outstanding Graduate, and a Doctor of Musical Arts in Piano Performance with emphases in Choral Music, Jazz Studies and a Certificate in Music Entertainment and Industry Law from USC Gould School of Law. He also has completed diplomas from the Trinity College London in Speech Arts & Drama and Musical Theatre with distinction.
Dr. Krell lives in Santa Clarita, a suburb of Los Angeles, with his wife, maintaining a busy schedule as a music teacher, church musician, composer, and concert pianist. He serves as President of the World Piano Teachers Association Canada-Composition Division and director of Rhapsodia, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization that presents concerts and multimedia projects for emerging artists. Visit https://www.rhapsodia.org/ and https://www.wpta.info/canada-composition/ for more info.
The program, hosted with personal anecdotes and musings delivered in Matthew’s signature dark wit, features all-original arrangements of Christmas carols, holiday favorites, and seasonal classics. Highlights include selections from Handel’s Messiah, Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Suite, My Favorite Things, and innovative takes on Carol of the Bells, God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen, Vivaldi’s Winter blending electronic music and improvisation with his classical training.
Tickets: $35 Adult, $33 Senior, $18 Students and Children (+applicable taxes & fees)
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1220 Shoppers Row, Campbell River, BC, Canada, British Columbia V9W 2C8
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