One of The Finest Cellists Alive Today > Free Event On Valentine's DAY

AzMNH hosts Pop-Up Bach event with cellist Zuill Bailey 02-02-2017 at 1:35:29 PM On Feb. 14, from 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm, the Arizona Museum of Natural History (AzMNH), 53 N. Macdonald in Mesa, will host a Pop-Up Bach event featuring world-renowned cellist and artistic director of Mesa Arts Center's Classical Music Inside Out series Zuill Bailey. He is widely considered one of the premiere cellists in the world, is a distinguished soloist, recitalist, Artistic Director and teacher. His rare combination of celebrated artistry, technical wizardry and engaging personality has secured his place as one of the most sought after and active cellists today. A consummate concerto soloist, Mr. Bailey has been featured with symphony orchestras worldwide. . . Zuill Bailey is Easily One of the Finest Cellists Alive Today. If you need convincing watch and listen here: In addition, he made his New York recital debut in a sold out performance of the complete Beethoven Cello Sonatas at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Mr. Bailey received his Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees from the Peabody Conservatory and the Juilliard School. His primary teachers include Loran Stephenson, Stephen Kates and Joel Krosnick. Mr. Bailey performs on the "rosette" 1693 Matteo Gofriller Cello, formerly owned by Mischa Schneider of the Budapest String Quartet. In addition to his extensive touring engagements, he is the Artistic Director of El Paso Pro-Musica(Texas), the Sitka Summer Music Festival/Series and Cello Seminar, (Alaska), the Northwest Bach Festival(Washington), guest Artistic Director of the Mesa Arts Center (Arizona) and Professor of Cello at the University of Texas at El Paso.

Don't miss the opportunity to experience this remarkable musician as he breaks down barriers to Classical Music through intriguing conversations about the history of music being played and the beautiful cello. Admission to the event is free but museum admission is not included. Please enter through the theater doors on the north corner of the museum on First Street. For more information, call the AzMNH at (480) 644-2230 or email AzMNH.info@mesaaz.gov. Visit our website at www.AzMNH.org. For the latest on all of our events "Like" us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/azmnh1 and follow us on Twitter and Instagram @AzMNH.   Arizona Museum of Natural History Contact: Kathy Eastman Tel. 480-644-5662kathy.eastman@mesaaz.gov