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New episode on Sunday! Bach Yard Playdates with Pianist Orli Shaham

May 15, 2020 | By Gail Wein ~ (646) 484-9691
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Orli Shaham's Bach Yard
and Kaufman Music Center
present

BACH YARD PLAYDATES


New episode premieres Sunday!

 
 
 

“Shaham has hit on a formula that has families hooked." – New York Magazine

 

Orli Shaham’s Bach Yard (formerly Baby Got Bach) has a brand-new online series for children presented by Kaufman Music CenterBach Yard Playdates.
 
On Sunday, May 17, beginning at 11 am EDT, get your dancing shoes on and skip around the room to "Dance of the Goat"! With music for flute by Arthur Honegger and an original story by Orli Shaham, the premiere of Episode 4 of Bach Yard Playdates will unlock your inner flutist.
 
Orli Shahams Bach Yard logo
Playdates introduces musical concepts, instruments and the experience of concert-going to a global audience of children and their families, in weekly 5 to 10-minute episodes. A new episode premieres each Sunday at 11:00 am EDT. Each episode is archived for on-demand viewing.
 
Season 1's ten episodes include interactive music in which children can join in from home, storytimes, and musical selections designed to develop listening skills. Orli Shaham introduces each show, and is joined by guest musicians from Carnegie Hall’s Ensemble Connect, The Westerlies and other professional musicians for the performances. This series is especially for children up to early elementary, but every member of the household – human or animal, stuffed, or not - will enjoy this fun and unique series.
 
 The Bach Yard Playdates series includes fun episodes like "Dancing with Bach", “The Trout Family’s New Friend” with music by Franz Schubert, and “Curious Engine” an interactive story that will have children marching and dancing to music by Beata Moon.
 
Learn more about Orli Shaham, and visit her Bach Yard website for lots of fun musical activities to do with your kids at home.
Introducing Orli Shaham's Bach Yard
 Introducing Orli Shaham's Bach Yard
 
 
The internationally renowned concert pianist and mother of twin boys, Orli Shaham launched Bach Yard (formerly called Baby Got Bach) in 2010, bringing live interactive concerts to thousands of young children and their parents. Now with a new name, an expanded age range, and educational and community outreach, Orli Shaham’s Bach Yard will introduce many more young ears to live classical music.
 
Bach Yard is a 501c3 non-profit organization, which you can support via this link
 
Kaufman Music Center transforms lives through music education and performance. Founded in 1952 as a community music school, today’s Kaufman Music Center is home to Merkin Hall; Lucy Moses School, New York’s largest community arts school; Special Music School, New York’s only K-12 public school that teaches music as a core subject; and the acclaimed youth new music ensemble Face the Music. See a concert. Take a class. Connect with music.
 
 
WQXR is the media partner for Orli Shaham's Bach Yard
 

 
ABOUT PIANIST ORLI SHAHAM

 
Bach Yard's Artistic Director and founder, Orli Shaham leads a dual life as both internationally renowned pianist and parent of twin boys. A consummate musician recognized for her grace, subtlety and brilliance, Ms. Shaham has established an impressive international reputation as one of today’s most gifted pianists. Hailed by critics on four continents, Ms. Shaham is in demand for her prodigious skills and admired for her interpretations of both standard and modern repertoire. The New York Times called her a "brilliant pianist," and London's Guardian said Ms. Shaham's playing at the Proms was "perfection."

 

 

 

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