Bruce Murray Concerts

Summer Concerts with Bruce Murray

Enjoy an exceptional evening of piano music with Bruce Murray, Professor of Music at Miami University, in this free three-part summer concert series. Known for his expressive interpretations and engaging presence, Murray brings deep artistry and insight to every performance.

Concerts begin at 6:00 p.m. in the Brant Ballroom at the Oxford Community Arts Center. Each evening explores a distinct theme, offering something unique for returning and first-time audiences alike.

Concert Schedule:
July 13 - Found on YouTube
Music suggested by the YouTube algorithm, including works by Schubert and Steve Reich.

July 20 - Dark/Light
A program suggesting the movement from night to day.  Includes pieces by Anthony Davis and Takashi Yoshimatsu as well as Beethoven's "Waldstein" Sonata.

July 27 - The Goldberg Variations of J.S. Bach
Overlooked for two hundred years, Bach's Goldberg Variations is now considered a monument of Western culture.

All concerts are free and open to the public. Seating is first-come, first-served.

About the Artist
Bruce Murray is an active recitalist and Professor of Music at Miami University. Acclaimed for his performances of Bach, Beethoven, Liszt, and contemporary works, he has performed Bach's Goldberg Variations more than fifty times on three continents. His concerto repertoire includes more than forty works for piano and orchestra.