Performances
The Karen Smith Experience
Presented as a part of the Coltrane 100 series.
Image courtesy of Bryant Sanders Photography.
When
Saturday, September 5, 2026
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Where
Main Building,
Great Stair Hall
Karen Smith is a percussionist who captures “the rhythm of a place and the cadences of people” in performances with a wide range of artists. Play trane, a poem inspired by the music and legacy of John Coltrane and his spiritual awakening sounds, along with his wife, Alice Coltrane. The Karen Smith Experience creatively involves music, movement, and moments to channel the mood of the era. This highly interactive presentation will leave the audience lifted and singing My Favorite Things.
The Coltrane 100 series is made possible by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
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