Shall We?
A salon concert featuring flute and piano music inspired by dance.
Wednesday, September 22, 2026
Dr. Matthew Allison, flute
Henry Palkes, piano
Cravings Gourmet Restaurant, small bites
A salon concert featuring flute and piano music inspired by dance.
Wednesday, September 22, 2026
Dr. Matthew Allison, flute
Henry Palkes, piano
Cravings Gourmet Restaurant, small bites
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Suite by Arpad Balazs
2. Burlesca e Arietta 3. Danza Orchestra Suite in B Minor by J.S. Bach 2. Rondeau 5. Polonaise 7. Badinerie Orfeo ed Euridice by C.W. Gluck Dance of the Blessed Spirits B Minor Mazurka, Op. 30, No. 2 by Frederic Chopin Andalouse by Emile Pessard Street Tango by Astor Piazzolla Suite for Flute and Jazz Piano by Claude Bolling 3. Javanaise Air de Ballet by Cecile Chaminade American in Paris by George Gershiwin (arr. Palkes) Bolero by Emile Pessard |
About the Musicians
Matthew Allison, DMA, is a celebrated flutist, educator, and mentor with over two decades of teaching, performing, and consulting experience. He earned international recognition for his commitment to making music accessible as host of the virtual flute community "Solo of the Month" and as creator of the PraticeFlute.com platform. Additionally certified in the DeBono Methods and also as a yoga instructor, Dr. Allison integrates mind and body techniques into his coaching. A proud Tomasi Flutes Artist and Flute World Ambassador, Dr. Allison continues to share his passion for music through performances, workshops, and mentorship.
Henry Palkes, has a professional career spanning over forty years as a pianist, music director, vocal coach, educator and composer. A graduate of The Juilliard School, and Fulbright Scholar, he made his NYC solo piano recital debut at Lincoln Center. He was pianist
and keyboardist on the First National Tour of Broadway’s “An American In Paris” and has explored numerous musical genres including classical, R&B, musical theatre and even county working with legends like Merle Haggard and Johnny Cash. In St. Louis he has enjoyed being an affiliate pianist for SLSO, and had a 30 year tenure at WashU as lecturer and music director. Currently the company pianist for St. Louis Dance Theatre, he will be joining the Actor’s Studio as music director for their upcoming production of “Amadeus” . |
