Music for You.
Hear the Wine, Taste
the Music
Excites all five senses as participants experience the joys of pairing music with fine wines. Intended for adults who have an interest in music, wine or both, this wine concert is performed by Ken Hoppmann, concer pianist and self-described "wine geek!" This is a great way to thank your hard-working volunteers or raise funds for next season! Either way; an informal and enjoyable experience awaits when you Hear the Wine and Taste the Music.
Ken presents energetic and enthusiastic interpretations of the finest in keyboard literature. Recitals are generally 75-90 minutes in length and include well-known favorites as well as music by lesser-known composers. Ken is also available to appear in concerto performances with orchestra.
“Ken Hoppmann’s brilliant interpretation of Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue” resulted in an immediate and enthusiastic standing ovation. Ken’s playing was exciting and stunning, but also sensitive and honest—always musically pleasing. Hoppmann is a true professional in every sense of the word.”
—Lynn Rubel, Manager
Northern Nevada Concert Orchestra Association
“Ken’s relaxed, personal style carries over into his music. His audiences find him very personable and his performances are always comfortable and fun. He is a very talented pianist, dedicated to his music and to showcasing the classics for communities. I wholeheartedly recommend Mr. Hoppmann for any type of musical performance.”
—Martha Knoble, Chair
Germanfest Concerts
“The crisp non-legato, the lovely sparkle of the Courante, the yearning beauty of the Sarabande, the exuberance of the Gigue…I was delighted to hear my favorite (Bach) French Suite on the air!”
—Dr. Katherine Buell, Crete, NE
referring to the CD Ken Hoppmann-LIVE as heard on Nebraska Public Radio
Excites all five senses as participants experience the joys of pairing music with fine wines. Intended for adults who have an interest in music, wine or both, this wine concert is performed by Ken Hoppmann, concer pianist and self-described "wine geek!" This is a great way to thank your hard-working volunteers or raise funds for next season! Either way; an informal and enjoyable experience awaits when you Hear the Wine and Taste the Music.
Ken presents energetic and enthusiastic interpretations of the finest in keyboard literature. Recitals are generally 75-90 minutes in length and include well-known favorites as well as music by lesser-known composers. Ken is also available to appear in concerto performances with orchestra.
“Ken Hoppmann’s brilliant interpretation of Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue” resulted in an immediate and enthusiastic standing ovation. Ken’s playing was exciting and stunning, but also sensitive and honest—always musically pleasing. Hoppmann is a true professional in every sense of the word.”
—Lynn Rubel, Manager
Northern Nevada Concert Orchestra Association
“Ken’s relaxed, personal style carries over into his music. His audiences find him very personable and his performances are always comfortable and fun. He is a very talented pianist, dedicated to his music and to showcasing the classics for communities. I wholeheartedly recommend Mr. Hoppmann for any type of musical performance.”
—Martha Knoble, Chair
Germanfest Concerts
“The crisp non-legato, the lovely sparkle of the Courante, the yearning beauty of the Sarabande, the exuberance of the Gigue…I was delighted to hear my favorite (Bach) French Suite on the air!”
—Dr. Katherine Buell, Crete, NE
referring to the CD Ken Hoppmann-LIVE as heard on Nebraska Public Radio