Pianist Brian Ganz Teaches Master Class at Strathmore (VIDEO)

Renowned pianist Brian Ganz continues his unprecedented journey through the complete works of Frederic Chopin with “Brian Ganz Plays Chopin: Recollections of Home” at the Music Centre at Strathmore in North Bethesda Saturday night. Ganz will be joined by internationally acclaimed Polish-born mezzo-soprano Magdalena Wor in ten of Chopin’s rarely heard songs. This concert marks […]

Visual artist Sandra Davis creates art from discarded materials. Her solo exhibition, “Strength, Beauty and Sisterhood,” is on display through March 11 at the Activity Center at Bohrer Park in Gaithersburg. Learn more about Sandra Davis and the exhibit, here. Here are some additional suggestions for arts and entertainment around the county this weekend.   […]

Here are some of our weekend picks from the MyMCMedia.org calendar: Friday, January 8 Donate blood this month and receive a voucher for a pound of Dunkin’ Donuts Coffee in return. The Maryland National Capital Park & Planning Commission blood drive takes place in Derwood from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The Red Cross encourages […]

It’s officially the first full week of the New Year and for many, we’re coming down from the holiday season high. Not to worry, there’s still plenty to look forward to in the music scene in 2016. While January is known to music fans a time of sparse concert options, Sound Check has got you […]

Pianist Brian Ganz recently taught a master class at Strathmore. MyMCMedia’s Sonya Burke reports from behind the scenes of this extraordinary lesson. Save the date: Ganz is performing at the Music Center at Strathmore Feb. 7 and 8 with the National Philharmonic. You can find out more about Ganz’s upcoming concerts here. Related:

Here are five things to know today, Feb. 3, in Montgomery County: 1. The Board of Education (BOE) meets behind closed doors today and we may find out after that executive session the future of Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) Superintendent Joshua Starr. Follow @MyMCMedia on Twitter for updates. 2. At his news briefing on […]

Pianist Brian Ganz will be performing Feb. 7 and 8 at the Music Center at Strathmore. MyMCMedia’s Sonya Burke recently interviewed Ganz about his upcoming concerts. Take a look: And, does he get nervous before going on stage? Yes, he described the nervousness as a friend. Take a look: You can find out more about […]

In this MyMCMedia extra video, Pianist Brian Ganz previews his upcoming Feb. 7 Strathmore concert, which highlights his love for Chopin. Take a look: You can find out more about Ganz’s upcoming concert here.

In this MyMCMedia extra video, Pianist Brian Ganz explains that a Mazurka is a Polish folk dance. His upcoming Feb. 7 concert at Strathmore features Mazurkas composed by Chopin. Take a look: You can find out more about Ganz’s upcoming concert here. Related:

Pianist Brian Ganz and the National Philharmonic, directed by Guest Conductor Michael Dworzńyski will perform two concerts at the Music Center at Strathmore. The concerts will feature the first Washington performance of the Bajka (Fairytale) Overture by Stanisław Moniuszko, generally considered the father of the Polish national opera, as well as Ganz’s interpretation of Chopin’s […]