NATIONAL TALENT RIGHT FROM THE VALLEY
Rydell Buick GMC Presents The Empire’s Valley Roots Concert Series Presents
The CONCERTO Project: Debut
With Matthew J. Lorenz
Feat. The UNDSQ+ Orchestra
An intimate and closeup view of preeminent modern masterpieces for piano and orchestra. Come witness as Matthew J. Lorenz, graduate of the University of North Dakota, delivers the first public sneak-peek of his program CONCERTO in the chandeliered 1919 Lounge, with seating on the Empire Arts Center’s main stage. Two nights only.
Reserved Seating: $65
Reserved seating secures your seat on stage and service during the program.
*Does not include access to the Encore Afterparty.
VIP Seating: $125
VIP seating secures your seat on stage and table service during the program. VIP ticket holders will also receive a signed event poster, full scores to follow along, a complimentary glass of champagne, and access to the Encore Afterparty following the program. The Encore Afterparty gets you access to additional music and experiences with Matthew J. Lorenz after the show.
VIP Table for 4: $400
Want your party to have their own table? For this discounted rate, you can secure your group’s VIP spot on the Empire’s stage. Table service included. VIP ticket holders will also receive a signed event poster, full scores to follow along, a complimentary glass of champagne, and access to the Encore Afterparty following the program. The Encore Afterparty gets you access to additional music and experiences with Matthew J. Lorenz after the show.
Matthew J. Lorenz is rising to prominence as a pianist in the American Midwest, aiming to usher the art of piano performance into the 21st century.
Matthew began his studies in Fargo, North Dakota with Susan Nagel at the age of 9. While studying with Nariaki Sugiura at the University of North Dakota, he made his debut in 2015-16 performing Liszt’s concerto Totentanz with 3 different local orchestras. (Matthew earned a master’s degree in mathematics while at UND, too.)
Currently based in Chicago, IL, he is engaged in solo performances and frequent collaborations. Finalizing a Performance Diploma at the Chicago College of Performing Arts, he is studying with the preeminent American pianist Adam Neiman.
Matthew J Lorenz continues to grow his artistic presence in the American Midwest and the international stage at large.
Matthew is on the piano faculty at the New Music School, Chicago’s premier music academy. You can keep up to date with Matthew at his website mlorenzmusic.squarespace.com