Piano Performance - Ventfort Hall, Lenox
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Dear Linda and all at Ventfort Hall,
I so appreciate your time, Linda, in speaking with me, and your considering my interest in performing at Ventfort Hall. I've created this webpage as an introduction to my unique piano events (note: this page doesn't appear publicly). In a wide array of sacred and secular settings throughout the United States and internationally, my performances uniquely combine piano music, spoken word, and collaborative creativity. People of all ages and backgrounds are welcome, and they experience something of great inspiration and inclusiveness - kindly see testimonials below. The audience members are in duet with the pianist (me), with each other, and with the unique place in which they find themselves (Ventfort Hall!). In 1995, I received a New York State Historic Preservation award for my work as an architectural historian in the Adirondack region of New York State. I look forward to weaving into the performance themes unique to Ventfort Hall and its majestic architecture. The webpage below gives you a sense of these multidimensional events, illustrated with videos, descriptions and endorsements. Thank you so much for your time considering my query. I can be reached on my email at [email protected] or at 413 441 9505 |
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Frances Hesselbein, one of the United States' greatest leaders and recipient of the
Presidential Medal of Freedom said:
"Jessica's music will touch your heart as it has touched mine. Her wisdom, faith and love become part of your own life, and the door she opens for each of us is a gift you will cherish always."
Presidential Medal of Freedom said:
"Jessica's music will touch your heart as it has touched mine. Her wisdom, faith and love become part of your own life, and the door she opens for each of us is a gift you will cherish always."
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Governor Deval Patrick of the State of Massachusetts said,
"Beautiful music, every time. Jessica makes so much possible and it's clearly giving her so much in return!" |
Award-Winning Piano Music
Here is a video of the Rodgers and Hammerstein classic, "My Favorite Things." All my piano interpretations are original and semi-improvisational. I draw from four centuries of music, melding familiar themes with the finesses of an award-winning, classically-trained pianist. My pedagogical lineage links back to Frederic Chopin. That sensibility is reflected in the music, such as in the combining of Shenandoah (USA) and Waltzing Matilda (Australia), a medley I created in tribute to these two cultures in my life...
Greg Thomas of the New York Daily News described my music as
"A wonderful tapestry of sound textures that evokes peace because it comes from love."
Greg Thomas of the New York Daily News described my music as
"A wonderful tapestry of sound textures that evokes peace because it comes from love."
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Collaborative Creativity - The Duet Paradigm(R)
An unforgettable aspect of my events is the invitation I often extend to join me at the piano--experience not necessary. As a volunteer, of any age, comes forth with music of striking originality (it never fails!), everyone gains a sense of new-found possibility. My Duet Paradigm(R) led to a nomination for a 2012 CNN Heroes Award, and has been supported by the Boston Symphony Orchestra, and Caroline and James Taylor (the renowned singer-songwriter). I presented a paper on this experience at the Oxford Round Table, Oxford University, England, where I'll be performing again in summer, 2015.
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Feature article on The Duet Paradigm in The Canberra Times, Australia
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Spoken Word - Readings, Stories, inspiring and Humorous Anecdotes...
As a writer, public speaker, and former journalist, I've had the opportunity to dialogue with some of the worlds cultural and spiritual icons. Articles and interviews have been published in five languages, and I just completed my first book, In Duet with God: The Story of a Lifelong Friendship. As I perform on the piano, I'll share readings, anecdotes and uplifting and humorous stories from this background of experience. I'll also converse with the audience, which may lead to a spontaneous musical selection.
"When God Smiles" - Archbishop Desmond Tutu
Interviewed by Jessica Roemischer on the Power of the Human Spirit
Press Kit for Jessica Roemischer
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Recent Performances
Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health, Stockbridge, MA
Oxford Round Table, Oxford University
Unity Church Albany, Albany, NY
National Shrine of the Divine Mercy, MA USA
(Performance for 25,000 people/broadcast to 140 countries)
Manning Clark House - Cultural Center
Canberra, Australia
Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health, Stockbridge, MA
Oxford Round Table, Oxford University
Unity Church Albany, Albany, NY
National Shrine of the Divine Mercy, MA USA
(Performance for 25,000 people/broadcast to 140 countries)
Manning Clark House - Cultural Center
Canberra, Australia
More praise for this unique performance experience...
"Jessica Roemischer has become the piano performer to the world. She plays to our soul and should receive a global prize for doing so."
Dr. Don E Beck, Founder and CEO, National Values Center, Denton, TX
"Jessica Roemischer is both an extraordinary pianist and an evocateur of beauty. Very few people in the world can express themselves with such authenticity and elicit that quality from others." Elza Maalouf, Author, futurist, and CEO, Center for Human Emergence Middle East
"When I read the description of your performance, I was intrigued. But the actual experience of your event was indescribable!"
Father Francis Flynn, St. Philip Neri Church, Westport, NY
"Jessica magically opens humanity's heart. Her work cannot help but transform our sense of being in this world!"
Dan McKinnon, PhD., Organizational Development Psychologist, Calgary, Canada
"Deepest thanks for offering us the gifts of your music, your generous, gracious spirit and, indeed, your very being. All were greatly enriched by your presence. I can't thank you enough!"
Roger Mock, Director of Music, Unity Church of Albany, NY
"Jessica Roemischer has created a unique path of awakening. Wonderful and inspiring!"
Yasuhiko Kimura, Philosopher and Founder, Vision-in-Action
"Jessica's performances are a gift of peace and comfort through our troubled times. Her music is what a hug sounds like."
Susan Stewart Connolly, Canaan, NY
Dr. Don E Beck, Founder and CEO, National Values Center, Denton, TX
"Jessica Roemischer is both an extraordinary pianist and an evocateur of beauty. Very few people in the world can express themselves with such authenticity and elicit that quality from others." Elza Maalouf, Author, futurist, and CEO, Center for Human Emergence Middle East
"When I read the description of your performance, I was intrigued. But the actual experience of your event was indescribable!"
Father Francis Flynn, St. Philip Neri Church, Westport, NY
"Jessica magically opens humanity's heart. Her work cannot help but transform our sense of being in this world!"
Dan McKinnon, PhD., Organizational Development Psychologist, Calgary, Canada
"Deepest thanks for offering us the gifts of your music, your generous, gracious spirit and, indeed, your very being. All were greatly enriched by your presence. I can't thank you enough!"
Roger Mock, Director of Music, Unity Church of Albany, NY
"Jessica Roemischer has created a unique path of awakening. Wonderful and inspiring!"
Yasuhiko Kimura, Philosopher and Founder, Vision-in-Action
"Jessica's performances are a gift of peace and comfort through our troubled times. Her music is what a hug sounds like."
Susan Stewart Connolly, Canaan, NY
Thank you very much for considering this query, and for Linda's warm welcome when I called on the phone. I shall be delighted to perform at Ventfort Hall.
You can always reach me on email at
[email protected] or 413 441 9505
With very best wishes,
Jessica Roemischer
Performances
Piano Performances and Events
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Writings
"In Duet with God" Book and Spiritual Writings
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