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LOU HARRISON: A WORLD OF MUSIC

The Castro Theatre
San Francisco, CA

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LOU HARRISON: A WORLD OF MUSIC

Tuesday, March 6th 2012

Honorary Event Co-Chairs
Mark Morris & Michael Tilson Thomas

With Special Musical Guest Terry Riley
performing live on the mighty Wurlitzer organ

A premiere screening of LOU HARRISON: A WORLD OF MUSIC a film by Eva Soltes will take place on Tuesday, March 6 at the Castro Theater in San Francisco as a prelude to the 2012 Mavericks Festival (March 8-19) presented by the San Francisco Symphony. The film, directed and produced by Eva Soltes, is an in-depth, lyrical and long-awaited biography of the legendary composer Lou Harrison (1917-2003). It represents over two decade of documentation and work. A special organ performance by renowned composer and musician Terry Riley will precede the film.

All proceeds from this event will support Harrison House Music & Arts, an artist residency/performance program founded by Soltes at Harrison's straw bale retreat in Joshua Tree, CA. Harrison House Music & Arts keeps Harrison's legacy alive by supporting the work of gifted artists.

VIP Reception & Film Screening 5:30 pm
Champagne and Hors d'Oeuvres
Live Music Special Guests
Preferred Seating
$125

Film Screening Only with musical prelude by Terry Riley 7:00 pm
$25

* $95.00 of the $125.00 VIP ticket price is tax-deductible.

For further details and ticket information, please visit www.harrisondocumentary.com