The Oak Ridge Civic Music Association is pleased to present world-renowned bassist Edgar Meyer, and his son, violinist George Meyer, in an intimate performance on Thursday, June 9, 2016 at 7:30 PM at the First United Methodist Church of Oak Ridge.
In demand as both a performer and a composer, Oak Ridge native Edgar Meyer has formed a role in the music world unlike any other. Hailed by The New Yorker as “…the most remarkable virtuoso in the relatively un-chronicled history of his instrument”, Mr. Meyer’s unparalleled technique and musicianship in combination with his gift for composition have brought him to the fore, where he is appreciated by a vast, varied audience. His uniqueness in the field was recognized by a MacArthur Award in 2002.
Mr. Meyer began studying bass at the age of five under the instruction of his father and continued further to study with Stuart Sankey. In 1994 he received the Avery Fisher Career Grant and in 2000 became the only bassist to receive the Avery Fisher Prize. Currently, he is Visiting Professor of Double Bass at the Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia.
Seating is limited for this concert; advance ticket purchases are recommended. General admission is $25. Student tickets are available for $5 with a valid student ID. Tickets are available online at www.ORCMA.org or by calling (865) 483-5569.
The Oak Ridge Civic Music Association presents professional performances in the Oak Ridge community with its symphony, chorus, and chamber music series.
