Gerard Schwarz. Photo credit: Yuen Lui.

Barry Douglas. Photo credit: Eugene Langan.

Eastern Festival Orchestra

Gerard Schwarz, conductor

Barry Douglas, piano

"Gerard Schwarz and the Eastern Music Festival Orchestra transcended these very real but surface obstacles and gave us an evening of nature, fantastic stories, and adventure in sound. This is what makes live concerts indispensable." - Classical Voice of North Carolina

Hailed as "a supremely talented and genuine artist," Barry Douglas is one of the most versatile and brilliant pianists of today. Active as an orchestral soloist, recitalist, chamber musician, conductor and festival director, his artistry has been acclaimed by critics and audiences worldwide. Douglas has appeared as a soloist with many of the world's foremost orchestras.

A native of Ireland, Barry Douglas studied at the Belfast School of Music. He first achieved international recognition as the winner of the Bronze Medal at the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition in 1985 and the Gold Medal at the Tchaikovsky International Piano Competition in Moscow in 1986.

A Schaefer Popular Series Event, sponsored by Westglow Resort & Spa and Rowland's Restaurant. Made possible through the generous support of Bonnie and Jamie Schaefer.

Pre-concert concessions provided by Peabody's Wine & Beer Merchants and Crave Restaurant from 6 - 7:15pm.

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