 About the Jackson Concert Series
The Jackson Concert series is funded by a trust left to Wesley
United Methodist Church. Robert S. Jackson established this legacy as a memorial
to his wife Elizabeth and his parents Douglas and Alberta Jackson. Robert
Jackson was a prominent Muscatine attorney.
Jackson's will specified that trust income be used by Wesley
United Methodist Church to support their music program and provide a series of
Jackson Concerts free to the general public.
Tickets become available approximately three weeks prior to
each concert. These may be obtained without charge at the church office during
regular business hours or by sending a self-addressed
stamped envelope to:
Wesley United Methodist
Church
Attn: Music Office
400 Iowa Ave.
Muscatine, IA 52761 | |
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+ Felix Hell - Organist
 7:30 pm
April 17
Born in
Frankenthal/Pfalz, Germany in 1985, Felix Hell took his first piano
lesson at the age of seven, after having heard the “C-Major Prelude, WTK-I”,
of J.S. Bach. He played it from memory after a few days listening to it
and observing the piano player. Just eight months later, in September of
1993, he took his first organ lesson. In the spring of 1994, Felix
participated in the Federal German competition for young musicians and
received two First Prizes in organ playing. On Easter 1994, just eight
years old, he was on duty in his first service as a liturgical organist,
playing the organ at a Roman Catholic High Mass.
In 1999, at the
age of 14, Felix enrolled at the Juilliard School, New York, where he
had been awarded a merit-based full tuition. In September of 2001 he was
admitted under full tuition scholarship at the Curtis Institute of Music
in Philadelphia. He received his Bachelor of Music degree in May 2004 at
the age of 18 and became the youngest organ major ever to graduate from
Curtis. Felix is pursuing graduate studies under the guidance of
Professor Donald Sutherland at the Peabody Institute in Baltimore, where
he received his Artist Diploma degree in May 2007.
From the very
beginning he has maintained a very busy recital schedule. His first solo
appearance dates back to March of 1994 and his first solo concert abroad
was in August of 1994, when the soon to be nine-year old Felix performed
in the Great Hall of the Saratov Conservatory, Russia.
Felix Hell has
recorded seven critically acclaimed CDs and his music has been broadcast
several times, including a 90 minute solo show on Minnesota Public
Radio, as well as appearances on American and German TV stations.
We are pleased to
welcome this amazing young organist to The Jackson Concert Series as we
continue to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the dedication
of our Cassavante-Freres pipe organ. |
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+ Pavlo - Guitar & Vocal
7:30 pm
May 1
“My mission in life is to bring my
music to as many people as I can, while I’m here, on this Earth.”
Artist/Composer
Pavlo is a Canadian born Greek whose “Greek-flamenco guitar” sound has
reached over 47 countries. He has sold over 500,000 albums worldwide,
while spending a lifetime dedicated to music and the blending of sounds
from Eastern Europe, Latin America, and the Mediterranean.
 Pavlo grew up
influenced by his father’s work ethic and inspired by his dedication to
persevere and to succeed. At ten years of age, Pavlo began to play the
guitar. At thirteen, he composed his first song, and soon it became
evident that the boy was gifted. While other parents would encourage a
profession that might offer more security, Pavlo’s father would offer
the words that would inspire Pavlo’s career: “Have the courage to do
what you love, and the drive to do it well.”
Pavlo is a
composer, a musician, a guitarist and recording artist. He composes in a
style of music best described as “Mediterranean Music”. A music that
combines influences of Flamenco, Latin, Classical and Mediterranean
guitar mixed together with the Greek Bouzouki.
With an
ever-increasing popularity, Pavlo continues to draw and play for new
audiences. Performing at the rate of 150 shows per year, he is on a
mission doing what he loves and doing it well.
Mark
your calendars now for an exciting evening featuring the high-energy
performance of Pavlo!
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