Saturday, June 20 at 4:00pm | Hormel Innovation Stage
In this dynamic, open‑to‑the‑public workshop, internationally acclaimed jazz pianist and composer Ted Rosenthal invites audiences into the creative crossroads where these two worlds collide. Drawing on his celebrated work reimagining Chopin, Brahms, and other classical masters through jazz, Rosenthal demonstrateshow improvisation can illuminate, and even transform, familiar repertoire. Participants will explore how classical themes can become springboards for spontaneous invention, how harmonic structures open doors to new expressive possibilities, and how improvisation can deepen a performer’s connection to the score.
Whether you’re a classical musician curious about improvisation, a jazz fan eager to see how the tradition interacts with the canon, or simply someone who loves watching creativity unfold in real time, this workshop offers an inspiring look at the art of musical transformation. Rosenthal’s engaging approach makes the session both educational and exhilarating, revealing how improvisation can enrich classical performance and expand artistic imagination.
