Grammy® and Emmy®-winning ensemble Time for Three defies convention and boundaries, merging classical, Americana and singer-songwriter traditions into a singular, remarkable sound. The fan-favorite group returns to Walton Arts Center for one performance on Tuesday, Nov. 10 at 7 pm.
Consisting of Ranaan Meyer (double bass, vocals), Nicolas “Nick” Kendall (violin, vocals) and Charles Yang (violin, vocals), Time for Three captivates audiences worldwide with their virtuosic playing and insatiable appetite for creativity that expands typical perceptions of a string trio. The group is known for their groundbreaking commissions, the most recent of which is Silicon Hymnal, a genre-blending concerto by the highly sought-after composer Mason Bates that integrates electronica into the orchestral fabric.
Time for Three’s solo shows have been praised for their “joy, mastery, creativity and supreme artistry” (The Strad), featuring original songs with imaginative arrangements of beloved classical and mainstream works. As described by National Public Radio, “In person, the members of Time for Three come off as just three dudes in a band. But with their staggering technique and freewheeling genre-crossing, it’s hard not to be swept up in the force of their contagious energy.”
Both on and off stage, the group is committed to encouraging the next generations of musicians. For their show in Fayetteville, the group will be joined on stage by 15 orchestra students from Rogers High School to perform Joy. Rogers High School teacher Karen Rulli has been rehearsing the piece with her students in preparation for the show, and as a fan of the trio is excited to share this opportunity with her students. Time for Three will rehearse with the students before the public performance.
The trio will also perform for a sold-out Classroom Series audience on the morning of the public performance. Classroom Series shows are part of Walton Arts Center’s arts education programming and provide classrooms with free tickets to matinee performances that connect with their curriculum.
Time for Three is presented as part of the 10x10 Arts Series, standard all-in ticket prices are just $10. Tickets are available to purchase online at waltonartscenter.org or by calling the box office weekdays 10 am to 5 pm at 479.443.5600.
Support for Walton Arts Center is provided, in part, by the Arkansas Arts Council, an agency of the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism, and the National Endowment for the Arts. Walton Arts Center is Arkansas’ largest and busiest performing arts presenter. Each year more than 215,000 people from Arkansas, Missouri, Kansas and Oklahoma and beyond attend more than 300 public events at Walton Arts Center, including performances, rehearsals, community gatherings, receptions, weddings and more. Approximately 32,000 students and teachers participate annually in arts learning programs at Walton Arts Center, and almost 250 volunteers donate 28,000 hours of time each year to its operations. Walton Arts Center presents entertainers and artists from around the world including Broadway musicals, renowned dance companies, international artists, up-and-coming jazz musicians and more. As a non-profit organization, Walton Arts Center enjoys the generous support of public sector funding, corporate sponsorship and private donors, allowing audience members to enjoy world-class performances at a great price. To learn more about Walton Arts Center, visit www.waltonartscenter.org.
