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** MEDIA ADVISORY – April 23, 2012 **
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Media Contacts:
Charith Premawardhana T: 415-797-8331 E: charith@classicalrevolution.org
Scott Sheckman T: 310-741-7617 E: miami@classicalrevolution.org
Classical Revolution Holding First International Conference in Chicago April 28 & 29
Chicago, IL & San Francisco, CA – Classical Revolution (CR), a grassroots chamber music phenomenon that has spread like wildfire across North America and Europe, will be holding its first international conference in Chicago, April 28 & 29, 2012. The unique conference will include twelve-hours of round-table group conversations, and evenings filled with CR-Style music at popular local venues.
Over 25 classically-trained musicians leading CR chapters in the United States, Canada and Europe will converge in downtown Chicago with related professionals to discuss best practices, case studies, and options to create a formal Association of Chapters to help advance the cause. Those unable to make the journey to Chicago will be able to join the conference via the Internet. The goal is share positive experiences that can help each market become more fully developed, and formalize a network of chapters that can work together to pursue opportunities mainly available on regional, national, or international scope and scale.
“With the increasing financial and marketing challenges facing institutional orchestras and symphonies, Classical Revolution provides a home for musicians who want to play for the love of the music in just about any city or town,” said CR Founder, Charith Premawardhana. “This first international conference is a critical step in Classical Revolution’s overarching mission to bring chamber music to everyday people in bars, cafes, galleries, and other non-traditional venues in the 21st Century. The sharing of personal experiences,best practices and possibilities to form a more cohesive organization will hopefully not only increase CR’s activities in markets of all sizes, but will raise awareness and the overall quality of our united mission.”
While registrations for the daytime discussions are reserved for people currently involved with CR due to space limitations, the evening entertainment, highlighting the unique talent in town, is open to the public. The Saturday evening event will be held at Uncommon Ground (1401 W. Devon Ave) and the Sunday evening event will take place at Cole’s Bar (2338 N. Milwaukee Ave). Both evenings will be structured in CR’s signature “Chamber Jam” format, featuring musicians from Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Portland, Minneapolis, Phoenix, Ann Arobor, Detroit, Pittsburgh, New York, Toronto, Baltimore, Miami and more! The program for these events will include chamber music by classical masters Mozart, Beethoven, Mendelssohn, as well as original groove-oriented chamber music composed by members of the organization.
Classical Revolution is a 501c3 nonprofit organization founded in San Francisco in 2006 by professional viola player Charith Premawardhana. The unprecedented success in the SF Bay Area inspired over 30 chapters to rise in major markets in the USA, Canada, UK, and other European countries. CR strives to bring high-quality chamber music (classic and modern) to the public for free at non-traditional venues such as bars, cafes, restaurants, and galleries. CR is mainly supported by the will of the participating musicians, support of the public, and Patrons of the Arts. For more information, please visit: www.classicalrevolution.org.
CONTACT: For more information about Classical Revolution and the Conference ahead of the event or during the weekend, please contact
Charith Premawardhana T: 415-797-8331 E: charith@classicalrevolution.org
To receive video or images after the conference, please contact
Scott Sheckman T: 310-741-7617 E: miami@classicalrevolution.org
