Maurer, guests bring music-theater works to Crossings

George Maurer will transform Crossings when he performs 8 p.m. Friday Sept. 7 in Zumbrota.

The evening features selections from three new music-theater works: “Stations of the Heart,” “Autumn Song” and “Empire Builder.” Appearing with Mauer will be guests Ann Michels, Jared Oxboro, Jeff Engholm, Rich Manik and Scott Chabot.

Audiences across the country know Maurer as a pianist/keyboardist who has played his way from Congress to the Crickets. He has been called Minnesota’s premier jazz pianist and gained acclaim with the George Maurer Group as well as through solo work and collaborations with vocalists.

But playing is just a part of his repertoire. Maurer has created original compositions for orchestra and ballet, big band and Bobby Vee. He writes scores for film, theater and dance and has been called upon to arrange and produce music for an incredible diversity of projects including productions of “Swing!” and “Rent” in the Twin Cities.

Maurer’s done everything from helping Eric Clapton with a few chords to arranging 1980s hits for the Minnesota Orchestra.

Tickets are $18 in advance, $20 day of show. To reserve tickets, stop in to Crossings or call 507-732-7616. For more information, visit www.crossingsatcarnegie.com

At a glance…

Who: George Maurer

When: 8 p.m. Friday Sept. 7

Where: 320 East Ave., Zumbrota

Cost: $18 in advance, $20 at the door

More info: 507-732-7616 or www.crossingsatcarnegie.com

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