The Debut of Barry's Pirro's Danbury Ragtime Suite to be performed by David Baranowski in The Marian Anderson Studio. The Danbury Museum & Historical Society is thrilled to host the debut performance of Barry Pirro's 'Danbury Ragtime Suite' in the Marian Anderson Studio, 43 Main St. at 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 25, 2013.
Pirro is a Danbury resident, teacher and composer. Written over a three year period and is a celebration of Danbury. The eleven piano rags that make up the suite are all named after and inspired by Danbury history. The style of the composition is traditional ragtime and reminiscent of works of Scott Joplin, James Scott and Charles Johnson.
"It's always wonderful to hear music performed in the Marian Anderson Studio. A new composition, that celebrates our city's history, is sure to be exciting and well-received," said Brigid Guertin, Executive Director. The piece will be performed by David Baranowski, a highly versatile and gifted accompanist who performs regularly on piano, keyboards, organ and harpsichord with a repetroire ranging from Bach to Deep Purple. Mr. Baranowski is currently the Director of Music at St. Joseph Church in Danbury and accompanist for the Westchester Choral Society and the Hudson Chorale. For the past ten years he has been touring internationally with rock icon Ritchie Blackmore. This event is FREE and open to all ages. Suggested donation is $5.00. For more information contact the Danbury Museum & Historical Society at 203.743.5200 or info@danburymuseum.org or click here.