Bill Murray, Jan Vogler and Friends
Gershwin, Twain, and more collide in this evening of song and literature
Bill Murray, Jan Vogler and Friends
Gershwin, Twain, and more collide in this evening of song and literature
Bill Murray, Jan Vogler and Friends
Gershwin, Twain, and more collide in this evening of song and literature
Why see Bill Murray, Jan Vogler and Friends?
Something A Little Different From Bill Murray
When it comes to Bill Murray, expect the unexpected. He may be best known as one of the movies' greatest funny men, but 2018 sees Bill Murray setting out on a rather more musical venture.
This series of concerts sees Bill up on stage together with cellist Jan Vogler, pianist Vanessa Perez and violinist Mira Wang, creating a wonderful blend of storytelling, chamber music, poetry reading and more. The idea for the tour was born in 2013, when Murray and Vogler met while on a plane, and they've since created a program that celebrates some of the finest artists that America has ever produced. Expect Mr Murray to grace you with readings from Twain and Hemingway, and songs from Gershwin to Bernstein.
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Anne Kevitt
What A Show!
In attending the show, I was uncertain what to expect. I looked for videos online and saw
bits of it and wondered how is Bill Murray and, these classical artists going to pull this one
off? I was left stunned and in awe of the performance by both Bill and his friends. It was at
times intense and fun mixed with some sweetness all in one. At times Bills raw humor
showed its face but all in all he was very focused and in tune with the group. I must take my
hat off to the man who stood on the stage before me as he belted out some favorite tunes
and then in a Nano second, channeling himself into the character of Jimmy Durante! BRAVO
Mr. Murray! In getting to his vocal performances, Mr. Murray was on key and I found myself
swaying to the music and enjoying the sound of his voice. It was soothing and entertaining
and delightful. At times engaging with the audience in song only heightened my respect and
adoration for the man who’s films I have seen countless times. I came to realize that this
man on the theater stage, was in fact the true Bill Murray. A man with undeniable talent,
with the obvious appreciation for classical music able to narrate with superior class
sounding as if he himself were a poet, a man on a mission. “Yes†Bill you pulled it off.
And let me not forget to mention his friends by name…. Jan Vogler the cellist who brings to
life the giant and powerful cello. At times it was difficult to see if Jan was playing the cello or,
was the cello playing Jan? His passion evident in his performance a master and artist of an
instrument that demands respect. What a remarkable duo Mr. Vogler and his cello!!
Mira Wang a delightful and brilliant violinist who reminded me, how much I love listening to
the violin. She mastered that instrument as if it were her last performance. Gently she
played and you could almost hear the violin weep at her hands…. then as fierce as an
evening storm Ms. Wang would play and tug and pick at her violin as is she wanted to
destroy the tiny instrument, only to end it with soft, light strokes as if placing a child to
sleep. A brilliant performance Ms. Wang!!
Vanessa Perez was as entertaining as the ones before her! Her passion displayed by the
jerks of her head as she played that piano with her body swaying to the sounds that
escaped from her fingertips. I found myself mesmerized by her movements and her
obvious love for the music she shared. She commanded the attention not from the
audience, but from the instrument in front of her. For the piano there was no escaping her
as she played, at times banged on its keys commanding the sounds to reach out and be
heard and then softly patting the ivory keys as she drove it home down to a whisper. A
magnificent performance Ms. Perez.
The bottom line is, I would recommend this show for all to see. No matter what age group
you are, young or old this show has a way of playing your heart.
Hats off to the Riverside Theater and Milwaukee for bringing such a class act to the stage!
Respectfully,
Anne Kevitt
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