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Pianist</a></p> <p class="title2"><a href="http://www.elenagreco.com/facilitatorbio.htm">The Facilitator</a></p> <p class="time">Next meeting: <strong>Sunday, February 12, 3:30 p.m.</strong> <br>Cost: <strong>$10</strong> <br><font size="-1"><em>February Food Theme: <strong>Mexican</strong></em></font> </p> <p class="title2"><strong><font color="ff0000">Space remaining: 70 minutes</font> <br><br> </p> </td> </tr> <!-- <tr> <td width="55%"> <p class="performance"> Von fremden L&#228;ndern und Menschen (<em>Kinderscenen</em>, Op. 15) </p> </td> <td width="45%"> <p class="composer"> Robert Schumann (1810-1856) </p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2"> <p class="performers">Elena Greco, piano</p> </td> </tr> --> <!-- <tr> <td width="55%"> <p class="performance"> Lullaby (<em>the Consul</em>) <br>Polo (<em>Siete canciones populares espa&#241;olas</em>) <br>Ronda <br>&nbsp;&nbsp;Cantares (<em>Poema en forma de las canciones</em>) <br>Caramba </p> </td> <td width="45%"> <p class="composer"> Gian Carlo Menotti (1911-2007) <br>Manuel De Falla (1876-1946) <br>Federico Longas (1893-1968) <br>Joaqu&#237;n Turina (1882-1949) <br>Manuel Garcia (1775-1832) </p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2"> <p class="performers">Elena Greco, mezzo-soprano; Geoffrey&nbsp;Duce, piano</p> </td> </tr> --> <!-- <tr> <td width="55%"> <p class="performance"> Ah forse lui (<em>La Traviata</em>) <br>Qui la voce (<em>I Puritani</em>) <br>Je marche (<em>Manon</em>) <br>Porgi amor (<em>Le Nozze di Figaro</em>) </p> </td> <td width="45%"> <p class="composer"> Giuseppe Verdi (1813-1901) <br>Vincenzo Bellini (1801-1835) <br>Jules Massenet (1842-1912) <br>Wolfgang Mozart (1756-1791) </p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2"> <p class="performers">Mitalee Das, soprano; Geoffrey&nbsp;Duce, piano</p> </td> </tr> --> <!--BODY--> <tr> <td class="maintext" colspan="2"> <p class="maintext"> <br>A <em>salon</em> is a gathering in a private home where creative artists of various sorts come together to perform and share their art in the presence of kindred spirits. The salon was a common occurrence in 18th and 19th century Europe, attended by the likes of Chopin, Sand, Liszt and Viardot; it has continued to be a venue for creative souls to present their work in the presence of those who can fully appreciate it and offer support, encouragement and inspiration.</p> <p class="maintext">I believe that creative expression and energy drive human evolution. Creativity in all its forms must be honored and nurtured&#8212;and, as anyone in the arts knows, this is often not the case. We need a place to hone our craft, stimulate our creative juices, feel the camaraderie of other creative souls and, quite simply, to enjoy making music with abandon. That is the purpose of this salon.</p> <p class="maintext"><strong>The Music Salon&#153;</strong> provides an audience of fellow artists who are committed to accessing our deepest creative selves without judgment or egocentric motives, and to seeing how far we can go into pure creativity. Musicians need to perform for others who understand their trials, challenges, quirks, blessings and exhilaration as creative artists. This salon is a place for us to have a committed, understanding audience of peers and to receive their contribution in the form of active listening, encouragement, inspiration and networking&#8212;in short, <strong>a creative laboratory for musicians</strong>. We can <strong>preview new material, stretch beyond our perceived limitations, allow the space for spontaneity and improvise without fear</strong>.</p> <p class="maintext">In particular, this salon is for those who are committed to a type of performing that speaks to people and reaches them, and to generating creative work from a deep place in the soul, rather than from that of conforming to expected standards. This does not mean that standard repertoire is not welcome&#8212;quite the contrary&#8212;but that we approach it and hear it from a different place.</p> <p class="maintext">Each salon consists of approximately two hours of performance, followed by refreshments and time for conversation. Any genre of music is welcome at The Music Salon&#153;&nbsp;&#8211; classical, Broadway, cabaret, folk, jazz or Latin. In addition, poets are welcome to read their work.</p> <p class="maintext">I carefully orchestrate an environment which provides the maximum safety in order to sustain an environment that is the most conducive to creativity and freedom for you. <strong><em>I provide a world-class accompanist, an intimate performing space and a supportive audience of peers; you are asked only to provide the intention to access your deepest creativity and to offer your listening in support of the other artists.</em></strong></p> <p class="maintext">The space has a Korg 88-key digital keyboard, a Roland KC-60 keyboard amp, a flute stand and three music stands. The Music Salon&#153; meets on the Upper West Side of Manhattan: <a href="/map.htm">click here for address/map/directions</a>.</p> <p class="maintext">Attendance at <em>The Music Salon</em>&#153; is <strong>by invitation only</strong>. It is not open to the public or to spectators in order to maintain a safe and comfortable space for the creative artists. Listening <em>and</em> performing are required. If you are interested in joining us, or know of someone who might be, you are warmly invited to let me know by <a href="mailto:egreco@elenagreco.com">emailing</a> me.</p> <p class="maintext"><strong>Please note</strong>: This is a <strong><font color="ff0000">FRAGRANCE-FREE</font> event</strong> so that attendees who have allergies and asthma can be comfortable.</p> <!--END BODY--> <!--FOOTER--> <hr size="1" color="#AAAAAA" width="24%" align="center"> <p class="brought"><em>The Music Salon</em>&#153; is brought to you by</p> <p class="image"><img src="http://www.elenagreco.com/assets/elenagrecomultimedia/TheaterCurtainEarthSmall.jpg"> <p class="brought"><a href="www.elenagreco.com/elenagrecomultimedia.htm">Elena Greco Multimedia Productions&#153;</a>.</p> <hr size="1" color="#AAAAAA" width="24%" align="center"> <p class="art">The image is "St. Cecilia and the Angel" by Carlo Saraceni (Italian Baroque). </p> <p class="cr"> All written, audio and graphic material on this website is copyrighted and protected by federal copyright law. <br>Elena Greco Multimedia Productions&#8482;,The Music Salon&#8482; and Singers Healing Circle&#8482; are protected by federal trademark law. <br>Prakasha&#174; is a federally-registered trademark. <br>&#169; Copyright Elena Greco <script language="Javascript"> <!-- var thedate = new Date(); document.write(thedate.getFullYear()); --> </script> </p> </td> </tr> </table> </body> </html>