Open Classical produces high entertainment original theater style special events combining classical artistry with innovative concepts, comedy, costumes, and original scripts.
Classical music is reimagined as jazz. With inspiration derived from recordings made by the great historical violinist Eddie South, compositions from Bach, Vivaldi and others retain their original forms and validity, yet are transformed into contemporary sounding works that cross genres without losing quality.
A collaboration between Mark Landson and tap dancer and choreographer Katelyn Harris. The timeless and versatile suites by JS Bach for solo cello are played on viola and given an exciting twist by added driving counter rhythms of a virtuoso tap dancer.
A full and entertaining evening of Classical Music, Tap Dance and Comedy. Another innovative collaboration with choreographer Katelyn Harris of Rhythmic Souls Tap Ensemble, this time with a full cast of ddancers and multiple live instrumentalists.
Decomposing Beethoven, Brahms and Mozart are among the characters appearing in a night that brings music to life.
The Pilgrims’ Thanksgiving story is hilariously mangled by changing the words to popular classical music masterpieces.
An Open Classical led collaboration with area dance companies (ballet, tango, modern and tap). The 2013 event in Klyde Warren Park was attended by 1500-2000 people.
Oct
302019
A Halloween Special featuring Decomposing Beethoven and a host of other colorful characters and twists on classical music masterpieces.
Oct
272019
Great composers of the past come to life in comedy skits interwoven with twists on classical music masterpieces.
Oct
262019
Cave Show with the Rahim Quazi Trio
Sep
262019
The launch of our new orchestra where YOU tell us what new music you want to hear. The search for the new canon of classical music is on!
Aug
242019
A 35 minute children’s opera tells the story of Goldilocks with music taken from famous operas mixed with original music by Mark Landson. Hilarious fun for kids of all ages! $Name-Your-Own-Price
Jul
172019
A 35 minute children’s opera tells the story of Goldilocks with music taken from famous operas mixed with original music by Mark Landson. Hilarious fun for kids of all ages! $Name-Your-Own-Price
May
112019
Collaboration with Ballet Dallas on their Spring show “Bloom”.
May
102019
Collaboration with Ballet Dallas on their Spring show “Bloom”.
Apr
272019
A 35 minute children’s opera tells the story of Goldilocks with music taken from famous operas mixed with original music by Mark Landson. Hilarious fun for kids of all ages! Presented free by the Bath House Cultural Center.
Apr
132019
A short children’s opera tells the story of Goldilocks with music taken from famous operas mixed with original music. Hilarious fun for kids of all ages! Presented free by the Bath House Cultural Center with activites throughout the day.