Classically Speaking

Composer Marc Mellits lives a busy and exciting life: writing music, playing piano, and traveling around the world with his music. 

He’s coming to West Virginia this weekend, in connection with his piece Three Machines being performed by the West Virginia Symphony.  He’ll also be visiting schools to talk to kids about music while he’s here.

Mellits will barely have a chance to recover from his jet lag, before boarding a plane for West Virginia. I caught him at home in Syracuse for about 15 minutes, between rehearsals and just back from performances in France and Romania.

We’re going to be giving away tickets to this concert on our Facebook page.  Have you become a fan of West Virginia Public Broadcasting on Facebook yet?

* Here’s more about the WV Symphony’s season-opening concerts this weekend in Charleston and Parkersburg.

* More about Marc Mellits from his Web site 

* You can also hear some music by Mellits in this video from New Music Detroit

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