Gallery Concerts: Permutation
$35 ($30 ages 65 & over, $15 ages 17-25; ages 7-16 free)
- Wyatt Smith, harpsichord
Bach's Goldberg Variations were, according to legend, written to help a noble man fall asleep. However, they failed, as this titanic work boldly wakes the creative spirit in any who are audacious enough to truly listen. Dr. Wyatt Smith commands the keyboard in this exclusive event.
Showcase Series: Showcase Series performances are traditional concerts in a magnificent and inspiring space.
Note: This event is only offered on Sunday, but can be optionally included in a Saturday Gallery Concerts subscription.
Preconcert talks occur 30 minutes (7:00pm & 2:30pm) prior to each concert.
About Wyatt Smith, harpsichord
American concert organist Wyatt Smith, a native of Rapid City, South Dakota, performs with "nuance, polish, and personality" (Michael Barone, APM Pipedreams). He maintains an active concert schedule, performing throughout the United States and Europe, and his performances have been heard on American Public Media's Pipedreams.
Smith received his Doctor of Musical Arts degree in organ performance from the University of Washington; his Master of Music degree from the Yale Institute of Sacred Music, and Bachelor of Music degree from the University of South Dakota. His primary mentors include Dr. Carole Terry, Dr. Martin Jean, and Dr. Larry Schou. Wyatt has served as the Affiliate Artist in Organ & Harpsichord at the University of Puget Sound since 2018. He is also on the faculty of the Epiphany Music Academy, which he founded in 2019. He enjoys teaching students of all ages.
https://www.wyattsmithorganist.com/