The Boston Pops Features Kellaway's Music at 'Presidents at Pop' Gala, 5/19

On May 19th, the Boston Pops will feature the music of award winning pianist, composer Roger Kellaway at their "Presidents At Pops" Gala. The piece is called "We The People" with lyrics by Alan and Marilyn Bergman and will be performed that evening by vocalist Patti Austin. It is the theme for "Visions of America - A Photo Symphony" which was commissioned by renowned photographer, Joseph Sohm.

The "Presidents At Pops" Gala is held at the Symphony Hall at 8 p.m. Robert De Niro, Morgan Freeman, Ed Harris, and Brian Stokes Mitchell are some of the special narrators to attend. Tickets range from $75 to $250 and are still available to the public at the Boston Pops Website.

 

Roger Kellaway's discography runs to more than two hundred fifty albums. He's performed with everyone from Elvis to Ellington, Dizzy Gillespie to Yo Yo Ma, Joni Mitchell to Mancini and Quincy Jones to Michael Tilson Thomas. Kellaway is not only a major pianist, he is a composer of protean ability, writing in the jazz, classical and popular music fields, and scoring for films and television. Kellaway's commissions include a ballet for George Balanchine and the New York City Ballet, orchestral pieces for the Los Angeles Philharmonic, the National Symphony, the New American Orchestra.

Kellaway's most prized television credit is, "Remembering You", the closing theme for "All in the Family". Composed in 1970, it is still being heard on TV around the world. In 2000 he began working as Musical Director with Kevin Spacey on the pre- production for his film, "Beyond The Sea", dedicated to Bobby Darin. In 2007 he performed at and served as Musical director for "Tribute To Oscar Peterson" at Carnegie Hall and later toured with Tony Bennett as his Musical Director. Later he worked with Van Morrison as Musical Director for a live performance recording (CD/DVD) at the Hollywood Bowl, November, 2008.

Kellaway continues performing in concerts across the U.S. and Europe, recording numerous new CD's, also writing for film, theatrical productions and commissioned works. On May 23rd, Kellaway will receive an Honorary Doctoral Degree from his Alma Mata, The New England Conservatory of Music.

For More Info about Roger Kellaway Visit: http://www.rogerkellaway.com/

 

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