Ryan & Ryan: Going Gershwin

Thursday, July 10 @ 7PM 
Sallie Bush Community Center

A dynamic father-son piano duo that blends classic and contemporary music into an enthralling concert experience. Donald and Barron Ryan combine their talents to create a dazzling blend of old and new schools.  Donald is a well-known master of diverse styles as evidenced by his induction into the Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame. Donald is one of the most distinguished Steinway pianists in the world.  Given his father’s profession, Barron’s choice of playing the piano is no surprise. He has been a prize–winner in numerous piano competitions.  As a performing team, Donald and Barron amaze audiences with their skill, expressiveness and love for music making together. Well versed in classical, jazz, ragtime and funk, they create exciting new music and give freshness to beloved standards. For Green Box, Ryan & Ryan will perform an evening of music by George Gershwin, including Rhapsody in Blue, which consistently garners rave reviews and enthusiastic standing ovations. A proven hit for audiences of all generations, their inventiveness and infectious joy for life resonates long after the final curtain falls. To sum it up, they make music that inspires.