Marie-Claire Giraud is teaming up with Grammy and Emmy Award-winning pianist, conductor, composer, and arranger Lee Musiker for an exceptional film-inspired musical event. The duo will perform at Parkers at Thompson Hotel on Wednesday, October 25th from 6 to 10 pm; and take the audience on a mesmerizing journey through the golden age of cinema in an evening dubbed “The Great American Songbook at the Movies” and featuring soundtracks by composers George Gershwin, Irving Berlin and Cole Porter.
Marie-Claire, a soprano, jazz, and musical theater singer, songwriter, composer, playwright, and actor, who conceptualized the themed event, has a passion for classic cinema nurtured through weekly ‘dates’ with her beloved grandmother.
“My grandmother and I loved watching classic movies together, and through them I learned many legendary classics.”
Lee Musiker’s talent will add seamless elegance to the performance, ensuring an unforgettable evening for all.
Ms. Giraud’s New York performances include Carnegie Hall, the UN Headquarters, Barclays Center and international events to include jazz festivals in Jamaica, Antigua, Dominica and more.
As a winner of the Progressive Musicians Classical Competition, Marie-Claire is very excited to perform Gian Carlo Menotti’s aria, “To This We’ve Come,” from his operatic masterpiece, “The Consul” at Carnegie Hall, Weill Recital Hall on Tuesday, November 21st.
Lee Musiker will be the piano soloist in George Gershwin’s, “Rhapsody in Blue” with the New York Pops at Carnegie Hall on February 9, 2024 for George Gershwin’s centennial.
For more information about Marie-Claire Giraud and her upcoming performances, please visit marie-clairegiraud.com.
