I am excited to announce that I will be presenting scenes from MUSE of FIRE, my one-man play about Charles Bruck and the art of conducting, at the Monteux School and Music Festival in Hancock, Maine on Wednesday, June 17th, 2026, my third visit to the school with MUSE, where so many events depicted in the play took place.
Maestro Katz is pleased to offer dramatic readings of the play in conjunction with its publication. Please contact him now to arrange a visit for your audience. Dates available through fall 2027.
The complete play script of MUSE of FIRE, including an extensive appreciation by renowned international musician, pianist and conductor, Lorin Hollander, has been published by DelGatto Press. Save 25% by using code MONTEUXMUSE25 at the ArtsForLess store on eBay: https://www.ebay.com/itm/236194791406
2025 ANNIVESARY:
2025 marks the 30th anniversary of the death of Charles Bruck at the Monteux School in Hancock, Maine and the 20th anniversary of the premiere of MUSE of FIRE.
PERFORMANCE HISTORY:
PRIVATE PERFORMANCE: MUSE of FIRE at the Conductors Retreat at Medomak, Washington, ME. Performance at the request of Maestro Kenneth Kiesler. (This is David's third appearance in MUSE of FIRE at the unique conducting school near Camden.)
COMMAND PERFORMANCE: MUSE of FIRE for the University of Michigan School of Music, Britton Recital Hall.
