Carnegie Hall presents Ross Avant, piano
$35
Èvois Management and St. Magnus Records are proud to announce that Ross Avant, the multitalented and self-taught composer, pianist, singer, actor and protégé of the legendary American jazz musician, Jim Cullum, shall make his Carnegie Hall debut this winter at the Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall on December 10, 2021 at 8:00 p.m.
It shall also be the world premiere of Avant’s Piano Sonata No. 1 with Avant performing selections from his forthcoming album, 'Pieces for Solo Piano' (St. Magnus Records). Avant's stirring compositions run the gamut from nocturnes and études, to impromptus and more experimental pieces; an intricate admixture of improvisation, minimalism, jazz, serialism and various pop techniques. Tickets may be purchased at carnegiehall.org, CarnegieCharge (212) 247-7800, Carnegie Hall’s box office at 57th St. & Seventh Ave. or by clicking 'more info'.
Proof of full vaccination and masking are required for admittance.
BIOGRAPHY
Ross Avant has worked on various television shows and films including HBO's Succession, 'The Kitchen' starring Melissa McCarthy, 'The Irishman' directed by Martin Scorsese, 'The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel' and 'The Trial of the Chicago 7' written and directed by Aaron Sorkin. He has also composed music for the theatre including two productions at The City Theatre Company (Austin, TX): Cyrano de Bergerac (dir. Jeff Hinkle) and The Taming of the Shrew (dir. Levi Gore). He is a proud member of AEA, SAG-AFTRA, BMI, The Society of Composers and Lyricists, The Society of Composers Inc., The Ivors Academy, and The Songwriters Hall of Fame.
The concert will begin at 8pm Eastern.