Tony DeSare Returns to Terre Haute for "I Love a Piano" with Terre Haute Symphony Orchestra
[Terre Haute, IN] – On September 24, 2022, triple threat singer/pianist/songwriter, Tony DeSare takes Terre Haute on a journey that celebrates timeless piano legends who have become the cornerstones of pop music like Elton John, Ray Charles, the Bee Gees, and Billy Joel! DeSare joins the Terre Haute Symphony Orchestra at 7:30pm at Tilson Auditorium for a night of piano music like none other, culminating with Gershwin’s iconic Rhapsody in Blue. He’s no stranger to Terre Haute, first performing with the THSO in September 2020 during a socially distanced outdoor concert at Fairbanks Park at the height of the pandemic.
“Tony was a huge hit when he was here in 2020,” notes Dr. David Bowden, Artistic Director and Conductor of the Terre Haute Symphony. “He is a major star, who is packing out halls all over the country with top orchestras. You won’t want to miss this rare opportunity to see him.”
Tony DeSare performs with infectious joy, wry playfulness and robust musicality. Named Rising Star Male Vocalist in Downbeat magazine, DeSare has lived up to this distinction by winning critical and popular acclaim for his concert performances throughout North America and abroad. From jazz clubs to Carnegie Hall to Las Vegas and headlining major symphony orchestras, DeSare has brought his fresh take on old school class around the globe. DeSare has four top ten Billboard jazz albums under his belt and has been featured on the CBS Early Show, NPR, A Prairie Home Companion, the Today Show and his music has been posted by social media celebrity juggernaut, George Takei. DeSare has also collaborated with Youtube supergroup Postmodern Jukebox. He has been a featured guest artist with over 100 symphony orchestras with some highlights including the Cleveland Orchestra, The New York Pops, The San Francisco Symphony, The Houston Symphony, the Chicago Symphony.
Notwithstanding his critically acclaimed turns as a singer/pianist, DeSare is also an accomplished award-winning composer. He not only won first place in the USA Songwriting Contest, but has written the theme song for the motion picture, My Date With Drew, several broadcast commercials, and has scored five films. His sound is romantic, swinging and sensual, but what sets DeSare apart is his ability to write original material that sounds fresh and contemporary yet pays homage to the Great American Songbook.
Tony has a strong presence on social media and continues to release his "song diaries", recordings from his home studio that started in 2020 and now number in the 100's. He also has numerous recordings available on all platforms and playlists.
This concert is proudly sponsored by Judy & Terry Hogan, the Morgan Stanley Argentum group, and David & Barbara Hagerman.
Tickets
Patrons can purchase concert tickets by visiting www.thso.org or calling the Hulman Center at (812) 237-3737. Tickets start at $17 for adults and $4 for children and students. Prices do not include facility and venue fees.
Supper at the Symphony
Make it a perfect night with a concert and Supper at the Symphony! Come to the concert early and enjoy a delectable three-course meal served in the McKee Family Heritage Ballroom of Tirey Hall, right down the hall from Tilson Auditorium. The cash bar opens at 5:00pm, and dinner is served promptly at 5:30pm. Dinner reservations are $25 per person. Patrons will enjoy a salad to start and choose one entrée of either Molasses Glaze Roasted Pork Loin, Basil Pesto Salmon, or Butternut Squash Ravioli. Raspberry Cheesecake will be served for dessert. Reservations can be made at www.thso.org or by calling the THSO office at (812) 242-8476. Reservations close at 12pm on Tuesday, September 20.
Masks
Masks are optional per Indiana State University’s current COVID-19 policy.
Parking
Patrons may park in the Indiana State Parking garage located at 750 Cherry Street for free between 4 PM and 11 PM on the day of the concert. This parking garage is located across the street from Tilson Auditorium.