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Richard Glazier, Foremost Authority on the American Popular Song, on TV
Richard Glazier, Foremost Authority on the American Popular Song,
Takes Viewers on Nostalgic Journey
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Richard Glazier is considered one of America's foremost authorities on the American popular song and a brilliant musical interpreter of many unforgettable tunes, including Judy Garland's Somewhere Over the Rainbow. In an intimate studio setting, renowned pianist Richard Glazier performs his greatest pieces, including Rhapsody in Blue and such masterpieces as I Got Rhythm, Someone to Watch Over Me, and Love Is Here to Stay. This special event allows viewers to join Richard on his nostalgic voyage, providing an opportunity to gain a new understanding of some of America's greatest composers and singers. Richard Glazier's passion for the music of George and Ira Gershwin began long before he ever heard the opening glissando from Rhapsody in Blue. As a youngster, he sought out Ira Gershwin, who mentored Glazier in his early development as a pianist. Later, he met other famous songwriters like Johnny Green (Body and Soul) and Hugh Martin (Boy Next Door and Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas). According to Michael Feinstein, "Richard Glazier has Gershwin in his soul." And Clavier Magazine wrote of him, "Gershwin's piano music has found an exquisite voice in Richard Glazier."
Glazier has performed in nearly every state of the union, bringing audiences not only the music of the Golden Age of American Popular Song, but fascinating commentary about the composers of the era as well. Weaving stories, film clips, and piano performances, Glazier's performance is entertaining, educational, and inspiring. For some of his audience, Glazier brings back fond memories, for others he gives an exciting glimpse of our musical heritage.
About the Producing Station
KVIE Public Television, located in the heart of California's Central Valley, inspires audiences and enriches their lives through engaging programs and educational services. Established in 1959, KVIE serves more than 1.4 million households in the nation's 20th largest television market. With one of the largest geographic signals in the country, KVIE can be viewed in 28 counties through its digital signal and more than 85 cable systems and satellite providers. KVIE actively creates original local programming and is one of the leading producers of public television programming in the country. For more information, visit KVIE's Web site at www.kvie.org.
About the National Distributor:
American Public Television (APT) has been a leading distributor of high-quality, top-rated programming to America's public television stations since 1961. In 2009, APT distributed 56 of the top 100 highest-rated public television titles. Among its 300 new program titles per year are prominent documentaries, dramatic series, how-to programs, children's series and classic movies, including Spain...on the road Again, Rick Steves' Europe, Worldfocus, Globe Trekker, Simply Ming, America's Test Kitchen From Cook's Illustrated, Lidia's Italy, P. Allen Smith's Garden Home, Murdoch Mysteries, Doc Martin, Rosemary and Thyme, Johnny Cash at Folsom Prison, Liza's at the Palace. and John Denver: The Wildlife Concert. APT also licenses programs internationally through its APT Worldwide service. In 2006, APT launched Create" - the TV channel featuring the best of public television's lifestyle programming. For more information about APT's programs and services, visit APTonline.org.
Contact: Website: richardglazier.com
More Information about the program: http://www.aptonline.org/catalog.nsf/vTitle/FROM GERSHWIN TO GARLAND: A MUSICAL JOURNEY WITH RICHARD GLAZIER
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Richard Glazier is considered one of America's foremost authorities on the American popular song and a brilliant musical interpreter of many unforgettable tunes, including Judy Garland's Somewhere Over the Rainbow. In an intimate studio setting, renowned pianist Richard Glazier performs his greatest pieces, including Rhapsody in Blue and such masterpieces as I Got Rhythm, Someone to Watch Over Me, and Love Is Here to Stay. This special event allows viewers to join Richard on his nostalgic voyage, providing an opportunity to gain a new understanding of some of America's greatest composers and singers. Richard Glazier's passion for the music of George and Ira Gershwin began long before he ever heard the opening glissando from Rhapsody in Blue. As a youngster, he sought out Ira Gershwin, who mentored Glazier in his early development as a pianist. Later, he met other famous songwriters like Johnny Green (Body and Soul) and Hugh Martin (Boy Next Door and Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas). According to Michael Feinstein, "Richard Glazier has Gershwin in his soul." And Clavier Magazine wrote of him, "Gershwin's piano music has found an exquisite voice in Richard Glazier."
Glazier has performed in nearly every state of the union, bringing audiences not only the music of the Golden Age of American Popular Song, but fascinating commentary about the composers of the era as well. Weaving stories, film clips, and piano performances, Glazier's performance is entertaining, educational, and inspiring. For some of his audience, Glazier brings back fond memories, for others he gives an exciting glimpse of our musical heritage.
About the Producing Station
KVIE Public Television, located in the heart of California's Central Valley, inspires audiences and enriches their lives through engaging programs and educational services. Established in 1959, KVIE serves more than 1.4 million households in the nation's 20th largest television market. With one of the largest geographic signals in the country, KVIE can be viewed in 28 counties through its digital signal and more than 85 cable systems and satellite providers. KVIE actively creates original local programming and is one of the leading producers of public television programming in the country. For more information, visit KVIE's Web site at www.kvie.org.
About the National Distributor:
American Public Television (APT) has been a leading distributor of high-quality, top-rated programming to America's public television stations since 1961. In 2009, APT distributed 56 of the top 100 highest-rated public television titles. Among its 300 new program titles per year are prominent documentaries, dramatic series, how-to programs, children's series and classic movies, including Spain...on the road Again, Rick Steves' Europe, Worldfocus, Globe Trekker, Simply Ming, America's Test Kitchen From Cook's Illustrated, Lidia's Italy, P. Allen Smith's Garden Home, Murdoch Mysteries, Doc Martin, Rosemary and Thyme, Johnny Cash at Folsom Prison, Liza's at the Palace. and John Denver: The Wildlife Concert. APT also licenses programs internationally through its APT Worldwide service. In 2006, APT launched Create" - the TV channel featuring the best of public television's lifestyle programming. For more information about APT's programs and services, visit APTonline.org.
Contact: Website: richardglazier.com
More Information about the program: http://www.aptonline.org/catalog.nsf/vTitle/FROM GERSHWIN TO GARLAND: A MUSICAL JOURNEY WITH RICHARD GLAZIER
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