Oct 9th Classical Music Dinner with Pianist Timothy Woolsey
About the event
*This event is for adults 21+
Join us for an intimate evening of live classical piano music and dining with Timothy Woolsey. He is an accomplished concert pianist who will be playing works by Rachmaninoff and Albeniz.
He holds the Bachelor of Arts degree from Trinity College (Hartford, CT), the Master of Music in Piano Performance and Doctor of Musical Arts in Piano Performance from the University of Texas where he studied with John Perry. He began teaching at Texas State University in 1975. He has presented well over 100 performances and masterclasses in the past years at such venues as the Phillips Collection, National Gallery of Art, the Music Teachers National Association Convention and Texas Music Teachers Association Conventions. He presented faculty solo recitals every year at TSU from 1975 to 2008. In 1993 he was selected as Collegiate Teacher of the Year by the Texas Music Teachers Association. In the spring of 2008 he retired from full time teaching at TSU, and in the fall of the same year he was named Professor Emeritus. He taught piano pedagogy in Hong Kong each summer from 2006-2012 and maintains a large class of pre-college piano students in Austin. His students have won many major competitions in the state of Texas. In 2015 and 2016 he was invited to teach piano adjunct at the University of Texas. In the last few years he has taken up portraiture and has won top awards from the Austin Pastel Society and participated in the West Austin Studio Tour.
Experience the delightful combination of live music and gourmet dining in an elegant setting. Connect with fellow classical music enthusiasts creating a harmonious blend of music, conversation, and fine dining. Don't miss this unique opportunity to elevate your senses with a symphony for the soul at our Classical Music Lovers Dinner Event.
Ticket price of $69 includes meal, tax, tip & $20 directly to the musician. *Must be purchased in advance through Meetup. https://www.meetup.com/Classical-Music-Dinner-Club/events
7-7:30 p.m.: Arrive and select your seat, mingle, order drinks/have your wine uncorked. 7:30: Performance of musical works. 8-10: We will enjoy 3-course meal together.
• Menu:
*Soup: Graupensuppe - a German Oktoberfest barley vegetable soup *Entree (Choose One)
• Bratwurst with Alsatian Sauce- combines juicy German bratwurst with a velvety\, tangy sauce inspired by the culinary traditions of Alsace • German Chicken Fricassee - *Hühnerfrikassee*, is a comforting classic dish made of tender bite-sized chicken pieces and seasonal vegetables simmered in a velvety, white cream sauce • Tempeh with Alsatian Sauce - same as bratwurst sauce above
*Dessert: Bavarian Apple Torte *Coffee or Hot Tea served with dessert
Wine and Beer: Bring your own wine for a $10 corking fee, bring your own beer (no fee), or choose from a limited list of wines for purchase. Other Drinks: sparkling water, Coke, and ice tea available for purchase.
Ticket price does not include: Corkage fees or drinks (other than coffee/tea with dessert).
Restaurant Information: Ronnie's Real Food Bistro
[https://www.ronniesrealfood.com/bistro.html](https://www.ronniesrealfood.com/bistro.html)
Classical Music Lover's Dinner Club: [https://www.meetup.com/Classical-Music-Dinner-Club/](https://www.meetup.com/Classical-Music-Dinner-Club/)
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me. -Ronnie
