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JULIA PAUTZ & JOHN WILSON
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This year when Blanco native Julia Pautz returns for her biennial BPA performance she brings with her a truly exceptional collaborator, pianist John Wilson. Inspired by their casual outdoor performances during the pandemic, the pair will showcase Gershwin and a contemporary work that does everything short of set the piano ablaze. Complimentary wine served before the concert and at intermission by Texas Hills Winery.
John Wilson, piano
Julia Pautz, violin
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About the Performers:John Wilson
American pianist John Wilson has established himself as an artist who is both refined in style, and also a “marvelous musical mad scientist” (Music Critics Association of North America). With a repertoire ranging from the Baroque to the Contemporary, John has performed extensively in North America, in recital halls such as Louise M. Davies Symphony Hall (San Francisco), Weill Recital Hall, Merkin Hall (New York), New World Symphony Center (Miami). John played piano on the San Francisco Symphony’s 2021 Grammy-winning recording of Michael Tilson Thomas “Meditations on Rilke”, winning “Best Classical Compendium.” As soloist he has performed with the San Francisco Symphony, New World Symphony, the New Amsterdam Symphony and Orchestra Camerata Notturna in New York City. He most recently won 1st prize in the 2019 International Respighi Competition, which resulted in an invitation to perform as soloist with The Chamber Orchestra of New York at Carnegie Hall; other prizes include 1st place in the American Prize Foundation 2019 Competition, and "Best Performance of an American Work" at the 2017 Liszt-Garrison International Piano Competition. |
A sought-after collaborator for the world’s most prolific composers, Wilson has had the pleasure of being a part of numerous world premieres, performing on the U.S and World premieres of solo piano works by Michael Tilson Thomas, duo works by Timo Andres and Judith Lang Zaimont, and ensemble-orchestral works by John Adams, Steve Reich, Reinbert de Leeuw, HK Gruber, and Bernd Deutsch.
A devoted chamber musician and collaborator, he has appeared in chamber ensembles with musicians of the San Diego Symphony, San Francisco Symphony and Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal. Wilson has performed in duo recitals with violinist Joshua Bell, cellist Johannes Moser, violinist Anthony Marwood and soprano Audra McDonald. Wilson was trained at the Peabody Conservatory, where he received his B.M., M.M., and Performance Diploma. He is a regular keyboardist for the San Diego Symphony and San Francisco Symphony, where he served as Principal Keyboard for their 2018, and 2020 tours.
John has recorded for Naxos USA, MSR Classics, SFS Media Label, and performances can be heard on Medici.tv and WQXR. Wilson’s debut solo CD was released fall 2021 on the Avie Label, featuring the world premiere of new piano works by Michael Tilson Thomas.
A devoted chamber musician and collaborator, he has appeared in chamber ensembles with musicians of the San Diego Symphony, San Francisco Symphony and Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal. Wilson has performed in duo recitals with violinist Joshua Bell, cellist Johannes Moser, violinist Anthony Marwood and soprano Audra McDonald. Wilson was trained at the Peabody Conservatory, where he received his B.M., M.M., and Performance Diploma. He is a regular keyboardist for the San Diego Symphony and San Francisco Symphony, where he served as Principal Keyboard for their 2018, and 2020 tours.
John has recorded for Naxos USA, MSR Classics, SFS Media Label, and performances can be heard on Medici.tv and WQXR. Wilson’s debut solo CD was released fall 2021 on the Avie Label, featuring the world premiere of new piano works by Michael Tilson Thomas.
Julia Pautz
Hailed as a "a genuine virtuoso" by the Dallas Morning News, Julia Pautz has been a member of the San Diego Symphony Orchestra since 2010. A native of Blanco, Ms. Pautz earned a Bachelor of Music degree with honors from the Cleveland Institute of Music, a Master of Music degree with honors from the University of Southern California and a professional studies certificate from The Colburn School. Following her studies Ms. Pautz joined the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra. In Texas she also served on faculty of the preparatory department at Texas Christian University.
While in Los Angeles Ms. Pautz studied with renowned violin pedagogue Robert Lipsett. She has also held a Fellowship at the Aspen Music Festival and attended the New York String Orchestra Seminar. An enthusiastic chamber musician, Ms. Pautz has appeared at the Aspen Music Festival, Brevard Music Center, ENCORE School for Strings, Sarasota Music Festival, Basically Beethoven series, Abiquiu Chamber Music series, and the Blanco Performing Arts series. While a member of the Texas-based Hall Ensemble chamber group, Ms. Pautz toured throughout the southwestern United States to critical acclaim. She is a co-founder of Blanco Performing Arts, and serves as an artistic advisor for the organization.
Julia Pautz now happily splits her time between making beautiful music with her colleagues and mothering her busy kindergartener Jackson.
Texas Hills Vineyard will provide refreshments on June 5
Texas Hills Vineyard opened for business in 1999, and for years was the only winery in Blanco County! The winery uses on TEXAS grapes, from their 30 acre vineyard and from Newsom Vineyard in the Texas High Plains. They have won multiple awards for quality and taste. Texas Hills is located in Johnson City and is open daily for tastings, with beautiful patio and grounds for a picnic or a bottle of good wine. Located at 878 Ranch Road 2766, Johnson City, TX 78636
Hailed as a "a genuine virtuoso" by the Dallas Morning News, Julia Pautz has been a member of the San Diego Symphony Orchestra since 2010. A native of Blanco, Ms. Pautz earned a Bachelor of Music degree with honors from the Cleveland Institute of Music, a Master of Music degree with honors from the University of Southern California and a professional studies certificate from The Colburn School. Following her studies Ms. Pautz joined the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra. In Texas she also served on faculty of the preparatory department at Texas Christian University.
While in Los Angeles Ms. Pautz studied with renowned violin pedagogue Robert Lipsett. She has also held a Fellowship at the Aspen Music Festival and attended the New York String Orchestra Seminar. An enthusiastic chamber musician, Ms. Pautz has appeared at the Aspen Music Festival, Brevard Music Center, ENCORE School for Strings, Sarasota Music Festival, Basically Beethoven series, Abiquiu Chamber Music series, and the Blanco Performing Arts series. While a member of the Texas-based Hall Ensemble chamber group, Ms. Pautz toured throughout the southwestern United States to critical acclaim. She is a co-founder of Blanco Performing Arts, and serves as an artistic advisor for the organization.
Julia Pautz now happily splits her time between making beautiful music with her colleagues and mothering her busy kindergartener Jackson.
Texas Hills Vineyard will provide refreshments on June 5
Texas Hills Vineyard opened for business in 1999, and for years was the only winery in Blanco County! The winery uses on TEXAS grapes, from their 30 acre vineyard and from Newsom Vineyard in the Texas High Plains. They have won multiple awards for quality and taste. Texas Hills is located in Johnson City and is open daily for tastings, with beautiful patio and grounds for a picnic or a bottle of good wine. Located at 878 Ranch Road 2766, Johnson City, TX 78636
