Gabriel Royal
courtesy Epstein Fox Performances
A person playing cello.
Gabriel Royal
media release: Overture Center’s newest series, “Up Close,” showcases a diverse lineup of emerging artists from around the world in a unique, intimate setting. This musical experience transforms the Capitol Theater into a cocktail lounge and gives audiences the opportunity to sit on stage. The next “Up Close” performance takes place at 8 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 10 with Oklahoma-born, Brooklyn-based, thirty-something singer, songwriter and cellist Gabriel Royal
Royal began his career playing in the subway stations of New York City. That's where he found his lawyer, his manager, his cello and where he continues to find a genuine connection with his inspiration: the commuters of New York.
Influenced by Stevie Wonder’s groove and Burt Bacharach's jazzy yet poppy sensitivities, along with other contemporary artists, Royal’s trademark sound is all his own. Royal released his self-titled album in 2016 along with his single and music video for “Say It’s Right,” directed by Blake Farber, who has worked with Beyoncé and other A-list artists.
Royal has emerged as a trailblazing talent, performing at NYC’s top music venues, such as (Le) Poisson Rouge and The Blue Note Jazz Club. Royal has played the Monterey and Newport Jazz Festivals as well as many of the European benchmarks like North Sea. He has performed to sold-out crowds in countries around the world and collaborated with some of the industry’s most in-demand names. Known for his soaring vocals, hum-along melodies and lush arrangements, Royal is among a select number of artists combining cello and voice.
Ticket holders will sit on the Capitol Theater stage at small cabaret tables and may purchase beverages to enjoy during the performance..
The “Up Close” series was programmed by Overture’s Director of Presenting, Emily Goretski. “This series is an opportunity to share exciting new artists with our community,” said Goretski. “My goal is to feature artists that represent different cultures and musical genres and provide a unique space where they can really connect with the audience. The intimate setting on stage will allow for more interaction between performers and audience members, creating a fun, relaxed atmosphere perfect for a date night or night out downtown.”
FINAL SHOW IN THE 2022/23 “UP CLOSE” SERIES:
Friday, June 2, 2023 | 8 p.m. – Vasilis Kostas & Layth Sidiq Duo
Laouto player Vasilis Kostas and violinist Layth Sidiq met in Boston, many miles from their respective home countries. The former is Greek, the latter Jordanian-Iraqi, and their duo aims to highlight the musical roots of their countries while using them as a basis for exploring new ways of improvising, writing and arranging. Without getting lost when borrowing elements from jazz and other contemporary styles, this inventive duo always seeks to capture the magic that emerges when following the thread of expanding the boundaries of musical traditions.
The Up Close series is made possible by the generous support of American Family Insurance, Starion Bank and SupraNet Communications, Inc. These three corporations have partnered with Overture Center to expand the musical offerings and experiences in the Madison community. Overture is grateful for this community support that helps make these experiences possible.
OVERTURE CENTER FOR THE ARTS in Madison, Wis., is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit arts organization that features seven state-of-the-art performance spaces and four galleries where national and international touring artists, nine resident companies and hundreds of local artists engage people in nearly 700,000 educational and artistic experiences each year. With the vision to provide “Extraordinary Experiences for All,” Overture’s mission is to support and elevate our community’s creative culture, economy and quality of life through the arts. overture.org
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