Russian River Performing Arts Center Concert Schedule

Seth Montfort celebrates the publication of his new book

Get it at a concert or call him at (707) 604-7600 to order it - $25

Montfort is a “man who can memorize over 100 works, and were talking complicated works here, send them from memory to fingertips and then while he's at it, throw in a heap of astounding technique, showmanship and sensual grace to nearly blow the roof from its rafters.” - The Pacifica Tribune

Mr. Montfort notes that “my repertoire is split rather equally between works from The Old World (Europe) and the New World (North and South America). Though many of the works from the New World were once famous or still famous elsewhere, most of them are unfamiliar to local audiences. These are enduring works that stay fresh and are full of memorable melodies harmonies and rhythms. Music of the America's goes way beyond the well known Gottschalk, Joplin and Gershwin. I often give a bit of the history of the music before performing it. This is one of the assets of performing in intimate venues - not to mention that music has more emotional impact when you are near the performer and can actually see and hear the performance to its fullest effect.”