Internationally acclaimed pianist Neil Pearlman will perform at the Oasis of Music at Trinity Church in Lewiston. Submitted photo
Internationally acclaimed pianist Neil Pearlman will bring his unique approach to music to the Oasis of Music beginning at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday April 12, in The Church at Trinity Commons in Lewiston.
The son of world-class Scottish music and dance exponents, Pearlman absorbed this traditional music as a child and came to fuse it with his accomplished jazz and funk abilities.
Described as “a tremendous pianist” on BBC Radio Scotland and “a force to be reckoned with” by WGBH’s Brian O’Donovan, Neil is best known for his groundbreaking approach to the piano in Celtic music. Motivated by a deep musical curiosity and a love of collaboration, his playing is continually evolving and spontaneous without losing its roots in the traditional piano styles of Atlantic Canada, New England and Scotland. He has appeared at major festivals across North America and Europe including the Newport Folk Festival, Celtic Connections in Glasgow, Celtic Colours in Cape Breton, the Orkney Folk Festival, and has recorded, performed or otherwise collaborated with such artists as Natalie MacMaster, Darol Anger, Seamus Egan, Alasdair Fraser, Katie McNally and many more.
He is currently celebrating the release of his first solo CD, “Refractions,” in which he explores the rhythmic and harmonic possibilities in some of his favorite melodies from the Celtic tradition.
The Oasis of Music is a weekly music series of performances of roughly thirty minutes, running from September to May. Admission is free, with donations accepted. The musical genres vary greatly, in largely, but not exclusively, acoustic formats. COVID restrictions of optional mask-wearing and social distancing are observed. The Church at Trinity Commons is located at 247 Bates St., Lewiston. For more information, call 207-344-3106.
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