Classical Trash
Classical Music with a Twist
Virtuoso oboist Brenda Schuman-Post and classical pianist/rock accordionist Suzanne Garramone play delightful baroque to modern music, polkas, folk and pop. Thematic classical music programs are laced with popular songs and humorous renditions of well known tunes, insuring FUN, exciting music and accessible programming to audiences of any age, size, shape and location. Over 300 performances have included concert halls, living rooms, schools, universities, clubs, fairs, and outdoor settings. Electric keyboard and amplification available.
- "two super-talented women who have a kind of Victor Borge knack for playing beautifully and making fun of it at the same time... a virtuoso comic music duo".
- - San Francisco Chronicle
- Brenda Schuman-Post and Suzanne Garramone have a knack for putting fun into the concert hall... these are exceptional musicians... their recital was a showcase of musical and comedic ingenuity.
- - Full Score
- "...tons of virtuosity... astoundingly secure... wonderful insights... a recital of impressive variety..."
- - San Francisco Chronicle
- "...an enterprising way of programming..."
- - Oakland Tribune
Sample Programs:
WHAT A TRIP!
A multi-cultural tour Of The World via classical, folk, and popular music.
Travel around the world and beyond! Sway to the music of a snake charmer;
dance to Latin tangos and exotic polkas; ride a donkey; shop in a
marketplace; clap your hands to African rhythms. Music, costumes and
souvenirs take you to enchanted, magical places you've never been before!
Works by Ben Haim, Bozza, Busser, Cui, Ibert, Grofe, Levine, Matos-Rodrigues,
Weil, Heywood and Gimbel, Wainwright.
AN HISTORICAL BURLESQUE OF FRENCH MUSIC AND FASHION
Velcro is the secret to the quick changes in attire that trace the relationship between music and fashion, in this hysterical, historical burlesque. Music by Loeillet, Comtesse De Grandval, Vuillermoz, Bozza, Tomasi, and melodies made famous by Edith Piaff.
GOTTA DANCE!
Dance music for oboe and piano, and for accordion, from many countries, and from every historical period.
For repertoire lists, demo cassette tape, and more information please write to Brenda at Brenda@OboesOfTheWorld.com.