Jeremy Geffen on the Unique Value of Recitals
Cal Performances’ Executive and Artistic Director breaks down what a recital is, how presenters and recitalists work together, and why the audience’s experience is so distinct and profound.
January 20, 2024
“It is because of that openness of concept that you get to something that is very, very personal for the artist.”
Video by Tiffany Valvo, Cal Performances’ Social Media and Digital Content Specialist
While we may be more drawn to visualizing an artist as the star of an opera or as a concerto soloist, there is something especially captivating about seeing them in recital. In this video, Cal Performances’ Executive and Artistic Director Jeremy Geffen explores the value of recitals, covering:
- 0:22 – How would you define a recital?
- 1:19 – What is different about seeing a performer as a recitalist as opposed to as part of a larger production?
- 2:49 – How do a presenter like Cal Performances and an artist come together to create a recital experience?
- 3:58 – What draws you personally to recitals?
