Overview
Carmel’s Lost Composer
Classical composer Frederick Hunt was born and raised in Carmel and drew inspiration from the area for his music. Although virtually unknown today, he corresponded with Jean Sibelius and worked with other mid-20th century classical musicians including Howard Hanson and Roy Harris. Along with learning Hunt’s biography, you will hear clarinetist Eric Salazar perform two of Hunt’s pieces, “Southern Pine” and “White Moon.”
About the Presenters
Eric Salazar is The Clarinet Guy, a performer, composer and educator who plays the music he loves to play and wants to share it with as many people as possible. He performs as a soloist and as a chamber musician, mixing classical music with spontaneous improvisation. He also composes music for film and stage, merging inventive electronic sounds with familiar instruments.
Hamilton County Historian Emeritus David Heighway is a native Hoosier with a master’s degree in history from Utah State University. He is the author of the book Hidden History of Hamilton County, Indiana and has worked at museums around the United States, including Utah, Pennsylvania and Conner Prairie in Fishers. He currently works at the Hamilton East Public Library and serves on the board of directors of the Hamilton County Historical Society.
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