The Alan R. Pearlman Foundation has announced the “2022: A Fifty-Year ARP Odyssey” Synthposium, a hybrid in-person and virtual event and fundraiser to be held on November 5th at 10AM EST at the David Friend Recital Hall in Boston MA, and hosted by The Berklee College of Music’s Electronic Production and Design Department. The event will also be streamed on YouTube via Eventbrite.
This year we’re proud to focus on the ARP Odyssey, one of the most iconic synthesizers of all time – played by everyone from Herbie Hancock, Deep Purple (Jon Lord), The Fixx, P-Funk, UltraVox, Billy Preston, George Duke and many many more.
Event Highlights:
- Exclusive interview with Herbie Hancock conducted by Dina Pearlman
- Live concerts performances from Lisa Bella Donna, Jennifer Hruska Group and the Berklee Synthesizer Ensemble
- Panel discussions with ARP employees, historians, well-known artists, and other important figures in ARP history
Confirmed artists, panelists, content creators and guests include:
Herbie Hancock, Lisa Bella Donna, Greg Phillinganes , Rupert Greenall, David Friend, Mark Vail, Billy Currie, Michael Stein & Kyle Dixon, DJ Cherish the Love, Danz, Drew Schlesinger, Ian Staer, Jamie Billings, Dr. Mike Metlay, Alex Ball, Dave Fredericks, Tom Piggott, Alison Cassidy, Bill T. Miller, the Berklee Synthesizer Ensemble, the Jennifer Hruska Group, BØLT and many more.
Attendees can choose between free in-person attendance or ticketed online access with replay following the event. In-person seating is limited, and donating towards a VIP package for preferred seating is encouraged. All proceeds will benefit the Alan R. Pearlman Foundation and the ARPs For All Project. Ticketing for online access and other information can be found at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2022-a-fifty-year-arp-odyssey-synthposium-and-fundraiser-tickets-429623845487
For more information about the Foundation, visit the Foundation’s Event Page.
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