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Two upcoming performances of Keith Jarrett’s music

Maki Namekawa will perform Keith Jarrett’s Ritual on February 9, 2025 at 4 PM in Liège (Belgium). The pianist will also present works by Philip Glass and Chick Corea during this concert, programmed by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra of Liège.

Dutch pianist Ralph van Raat will mark the 50th anniversary of the Köln Concert with a complete performance at Muziekgebouw Eindhoven’s Hertog Jan Hall on January 24, 2025 at 8:15 PM. Van Raat, internationally acclaimed for his virtuosic interpretations, will present a note-for-note transcription of this historic improvisation.

Thanks Toon and Cynthia for the information.

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François Mardirossian announces album and Köln Concert performances

French pianist François Mardirossian will release a new album featuring interpretations of Keith Jarrett’s compositions, including “Ritual,” three encores, and the “Fughata for Harpsichord.” The release comes alongside a series of performances where Mardirossian will present his interpretation of the legendary Köln Concert.

L’hommage de François Mardirossian au compositeur Keith Jarrett ! En 2025, le pianiste légendaire Keith Jarrett va célébrer ses 80 ans. François Mardirossian, admirateur passionné du pianiste, a trouvé la partition d’une pièce composée par Jarrett une année avant le fameux concert de Cologne en 1975 : c’est Ritual ! Pour célébrer cet anniversaire, Mardirossian a créé un programme consacré aux compositions du pianiste légendaire, fait de cette pièce Ritual, d’une fugue et de trois pièces majeures, également compositions de Jarrett, qui sont des bis de concert. Un hommage unique de François Mardirossian à l’un des pianistes les plus importants du XXème siècle et de l’histoire du Jazz

The album will be available in February 2025.

"Ritual et encores" cover

The pianist will perform the complete Köln Concert at three venues across France in January 2025:

More information about the artist can be found at francoismardirossian.com.

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Solo performance in Venice on September 29, 2018 cancelled

According to La Biennale di Venezia:

“Due to recent health issues Keith Jarrett has cancelled all of his engagements for 2018.

29 September, Biennale Musica: there was enormous anticipation for the solo piano performance by Keith Jarrett, culminating in the awards ceremony for the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement, but recent health issues required Keith Jarrett to cancel all of his engagements for 2018, starting with the concert at Carnegie Hall in New York scheduled on March 21st and including his announced solo performance in Venice on September 29th. This timeframe affecting the Maestro’s schedule for the year has imposed a change to our programme.”

La Repubblica (article in Italian) is also reporting on the cancellation.

Thanks to Jan and Vasco for the links.

I don’t have any additional information at the moment. Let’s hope that Keith will get better soon.

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Solo concert at Carnegie Hall in New York on March 21, 2018 cancelled

The following email has been sent to ticket buyers:

“We are writing to let you know that Keith Jarrett has regrettably cancelled his performance in Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage on Wednesday, March 21 due to health issues. This concert will not be rescheduled.

Ticket holders who made their purchase through carnegiehall.org or CarnegieCharge, or who purchased at the Box Office by any means other than cash, will receive automatic refunds. Those who made their purchase with cash should return their tickets in person to the Box Office at 57th and Seventh to receive a refund. If you have any further questions, please call CarnegieCharge at 212-247-7800.”

Thanks to Sean for letting me know about this.

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