Name: The Music of Poetry
Start: 2024-03-09T19:00:00-05:00
End: 2024-03-09T21:00:00-05:00
Location: Elliott Museum

The Music of Poetry

The Historical Society of Martin County is the parent organization of the Elliott Museum and House of Refuge Museum. Both museums showcase a wide variety of exhibits, collections, lectures, concerts, art shows, auto shows, and other fun events all designed to serve the interests of people who live in and visit Florida’s Treasure Coast.

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Experience a cozy, intimate evening of classical guitar, expressive poetry, and splendid visual art at the Elliott.

Elliott Museum

Unforgettable Evening of Classical Guitar, Poetry, and Art with Complimentary Pastries &amp; Bubbly!This extraordinary fusion of the arts is an original creation by the talented Cuban-born classical guitarist, Juan Pena, in collaboration with the poetic elegance of Belarus-born writer, Ally Kaykov. These gifted artists will embrace your passions … and complimentary pastries and bubbly will top off an unforgettable feast of the senses!“The Music of Poetry” is an original work created by Juan Antonio Peña, DMA, Cuban born, classical guitarist who holds a Master of Music from Florida Atlantic University (FAU) and Doctor of Musical Arts with a Doctoral Cognate in Musicology from the University of Miami.He has won several national competitions, was a Guitar Ensemble of Havana member, and was a solo concert guitarist with the Concert Association “Antonia Maria Romeu” of Cuba until 1996 when he arrived in the United States. Currently he is the director of Classical guitar studies at FAU and Palm Beach State College teaching undergraduate and graduate courses. For the last seven years, Dr. Pena has been active with the Treasure Coast Classical Guitar Society in Stuart.Belarus born, Ally Kaykov, pen name Alla Maktina who was recognized early for her writing talent, winning numerous local and regional awards. Growing up, she was passionate about literature, graduating from the Belarusian University of Culture and Arts with a degree in Library Science. Her academic excellence was rewarded with a unique internship at the National Library of the Republic of Belarus, including access to its collection of old printed and rare books dating from the 14th Century. She earned her BA in Education and Russian Literature from Brooklyn College and achieved her Master’s Degree at Rutgers.She has written four books of poetry, Crystal Shallow Waters, Disrobing, Flooded Grass, and Piercing Happiness. Traditionally, literary works and visual arts influence musical compositions, but it inspired her to write poetry inspired by music. Alla’s readings will be a perfect complement to the beautiful music of Juan and the masterpiece paintings that will provide a mesmerizing background.What a unique evening it will be! Classical guitar, original poetry read by the poet with art masterpieces as a background!Proudly sponsored by Brian Foss and Dennis Fruitt

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