Our November Young@Heart luncheon featured Dr. Chuck Clevenger at the piano. Dr. Clevenger is a noted Concert Pianist and also Watercolor Artist. We were privileged to have Dr. C perform a very nice and unique combination Piano/Art Concert.
Chuck showing off his Watercolor of Charlie Pagnard
The concert featured six watercolor paintings and played music appropriate for 5 of those pieces of art. First, he showed a painting that he did of Charlie Pagnard. We’ve enjoyed Piano/Trumpet concerts by Charlie and Chuck in the past, so this brought some of our friends into perspective. Next, he showed a painting of a Lighthouse on the coast of Western Michigan and played music about the tempest surrounding the lighthouse. He talked about the paintings and gave some great background to each of the paintings, explaining the tie-in to the music. Sorry, the recording of the program did not pick up the talking portion.
He also had a painting of his daughter and of Mont St. Michele, France and played appropriate music for each. He had another painting of his other daughter and granddaughter with appropriate music.
Lighthouse Watercolor
Chuck was assisted by his wife Ronda
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I think it is appropriate to say that everyone enjoyed the concert! Several came to me requesting that he return. Currently, we are hoping that this can be accomplished the middle of next year.
We’ve included a YouTube video of Chuck performing to the painting of his Daughter and Granddaughter. You can see the YouTube version, HERE.
Granddaughter and Daughter
to the tune by Debussy “The Girl with the Flaxen Hair”
You can also hear the entire concert HERE!
Or Perhaps, you would prefer to browse his collection of paintings via his website, Studio-C-Art. I have a number of his note cards and enjoy using those to write notes. I prefer the water scenes and lighthouses but I mix it up, knowing many recipients don’t share my interests. I’m sure you can find something that would match your interests. These would even make great gifts!
