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AUGUSTA — The “Concerts at Jewett” Series, sponsored by University of Maine at Augusta College of Arts and Sciences and UMA Senior College, will feature Masanobu Ikemiya — “classical pianist, ragtime aficionado, peace activist, organic farmer” — in “Classics to Ragtime” at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 7, at UMA Jewett Hall Auditorium.
Masanobu, a classically trained pianist, became interested in ragtime while volunteering at a homeless shelter in Harlem. Founder and leader of the New York Ragtime Orchestra, he has toured with members of the New York Philharmonic, receiving an award from the United Nations for promoting world peace through music. Here in Maine, Masanobu founded the Arcady Music Festival and was its artistic director for 24 years. He and his wife live on an organic farm on Mt. Desert Island.
In this return concert, Masanobu will treat the audience to both classical and ragtime music accompanied by commentary and visuals. General admission tickets are $10; students, $5; 12 and under, free. Tickets are available at Pat’s Pizza in Augusta, Dave’s Appliance in Winthrop and at the door. Call 621-3551, or email umasc@maine.edu for more information or for mail order tickets.
The concert series website is www.concertsatjewett.com.
