UPCLOSE Returns to BAPAC
CONCERT SERIES: On Feb. 21, Tulsa Symphony Orchestra’s Bravo Brass Quintet kicked off the UPCLOSE concert series, a partnership of the Broken Arrow Performing Arts Center and Broken Arrow Arts and Humanities Council. The series continues on April 24 with the Dueling Pianos Show, starring Tom Basler and then concludes on May 22 with the Tulsa Symphony Orchestra’s String Quintet.
Courtesy BAPAC
Broken Arrow Performing Arts Center partners with the Broken Arrow Arts and Humanities Council to announce the return of UPCLOSE, an intimate concert series that encourages audience interaction and conversation with some of the most entertaining and talented artists in the region.
UPCLOSE kicked off Feb. 21 with Tulsa Symphony Orchestra’s Bravo Brass Quintet. The series continues on April 24 with the Dueling Pianos Show starring Tom Basler. The series concludes on May 22 with the return of Tulsa Symphony Orchestra, this time with its String Quintet players. Each matinee show begins at 2:30 p.m. on Sundays and is held at the BAPAC in downtown Broken Arrow.
The Bravo Brass Quintet is a versatile and dynamic chamber ensemble that has been performing for Oklahoma audiences for 20 years. Founded in 1993, Bravo Brass performed more than 30 concerts in its debut season. In addition to performing, all members are actively involved in music education, serving on university faculties, teaching privately and presenting programs to school students.
Tom Basler has been playing piano professionally for more than 35 years. Beginning as a multi-keyboard player with dance bands and show bands in the ‘70s and ‘80s, Basler eventually gravitated to “Dueling Pianos” in 1989. He has become one the best known and longest working “duelers” in the country. Basler’s primary goal at every show is to include the audience. With his vast repertoire and engaging persona, crowds of all types find themselves clapping and singing along.
Tulsa Symphony String Quintet is comprised of the string principals of Tulsa Symphony Orchestra. The group performs concerts and educational services throughout northeastern Oklahoma.
Tickets for each show are $20 plus a facility fee and are available online at brokenarrowpac.com. Tickets can also be purchased at the BAPAC Box Office or by phone at 918-259-5778. A special student rate of $8 is available for those with a valid student ID.
Updated 03-01-2016
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