Festival Mozaic announces its 2024 Artist-in-Residence, acclaimed pianist John Novacek. He will be headlining an October 2024 Residency with three performances across San Luis Obispo County. From October 17 to October 20, Novacek will showcase his musical talents in a series of events, providing festival patrons with intimate and powerful performances.
A Grammy-nominated pianist and composer, John Novacek is celebrated for his versatility and virtuosity. Throughout his career, he has performed internationally, blending classical and contemporary repertoire in innovative ways. His October Residency marks the beginning of an exciting 2024-2025 season for Festival Mozaic and celebrates John’s 20th Anniversary Season with Festival Mozaic, offering both longtime fans and new audiences the opportunity to experience his artistry.
Event Schedule:
Thursday, October 17, 2024 | 4:00 PM – Piano Master Class
Patty Boyd Concert Hall, Allan Hancock College, Santa Maria, CA
Artist-in-Residence John Novacek will lead this free master class for piano students at Allan Hancock College in Santa Maria. Master classes are great opportunities for young performers. Each student will play a selection for Mr. Novacek, after which he will work with the students for 20-30 minutes offering constructive feedback: suggestions on musical ideas, practice techniques and more.
Tickets: Free – Registration Encouraged – Piano MasterClass with John Novacek
Friday, October 18, 2024 | 5:30 PM – Notable Insight: “Romantic Generation”
Harold J. Miossi CPAC at Cuesta College – Experimental Theater, San Luis Obispo, CA.
An engaging discussion and performance with John Novacek about the Romantic composers who inspire him, followed by a Q&A session with the audience.
Tickets: $35 – Lecture-Recital – Romantic Generation
Saturday, October 19, 2024 | 2:00 PM – Matinee Recital
Patty Boyd Concert Hall, Allan Hancock College, Santa Maria, CA.
John Novacek will perform a stunning piano recital featuring works by Bach, Schumann, Bartók, and Liszt.
Program:
J.S. Bach – Italian Concerto
R. Schumann – Kreisleriana
Béla Bartók – Piano Sonata (1926)
Franz Liszt – Liebestraum No. 3 and Rhapsodie espagnole
Tickets: Starting at $25 – John Novacek in Recital Hancock College
Sunday, October 20, 2024 | 5:00 PM – Afternoon with John
Libretto, Paso Robles, CA
An intimate afternoon event where audiences can meet John Novacek in a casual setting. He will perform selections from his repertoire, spanning genres from classical to jazz to contemporary, while the audience enjoys wine and appetizers in an unique jazz club atmosphere..
Tickets: $90 – An Afternoon with John at Libretto
“This October Residency is a wonderful opportunity for our community to engage with an artist of John Novacek’s caliber,” said Scott Yoo, Music Director of Festival Mozaic. “His talent and passion for music will
inspire and captivate everyone who attends these events.”
The residency sets the stage for an exciting season of musical offerings at Festival Mozaic, which continues with the Fall and Winter editions of the San Luis Obispo Music Festival coming up in November 2024 and February 2025.
Tickets for John Novacek’s residency are now available online at www.festivalmozaic.org or by calling the Festival Mozaic Box Office at 805.781.3009. Seating is limited, so early booking is encouraged.