Mark Kostabi To Host Exclusive Salon Concert At His Rome Villa On Friday, July 18, 2025

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Source: Robert C. Ford
July 12, 2025
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A night of art, music, and poetry; three ways to break the rules and get away with it.
—Robert C. Ford, Wall $treet Poet

On Friday, July 18, 2025, internationally renowned artist and musician

Mark Kostabi

piano

" data-original-title="" title="">Mark Kostabi, famed for painting the iconic Guns N�� Roses Use Your Illusion album cover, will open the doors of his luxury villa in Rome, Italy, for an intimate salon concert.

In addition to his celebrated visual art, Kostabi is an accomplished composer and pianist whose collaborations include jazz legend Ornette Coleman. For this special evening, he will be joined by a lineup of acclaimed performers, including:

Tony Esposito

percussion
b.1950

" data-original-title="" title="">Tony Esposito: legendary percussionist behind the 1980s European hit Kalimba de Luna, famously covered by Boney M.

Gene Pritsker

guitar
b.1971

" data-original-title="" title="">Gene Pritsker: innovative guitarist and composer, known for his work with Joe Zawinul and as lead orchestrator for Matrix Resurrections

Robert C. Ford

vocals
b.1967

" data-original-title="" title="">Robert C. Ford: the Wall $treet Poet, whose vivid spoken word performances have captivated audiences worldwide

Tasos Papastamou

violin

" data-original-title="" title="">Tasos Papastamou: Greek violinist and composer who fuses classical tradition with modern soundscapes. He joined the ERT National Symphony Orchestra at 19 and has released acclaimed albums with EMI and Universal.

Todd Rewoldt

saxophone, alto

" data-original-title="" title="">Todd Rewoldt: American saxophonist; international soloist and recording artist. Co-founder of the adventurous SWARMIUS Ensemble and first-call with the San Diego Symphony.

Lesi Mei

piano

" data-original-title="" title="">Lesi Mei: Chinese-born classical concert pianist based in the US, known for her expressive performances as both a soloist and chamber musician.

Lloyd Haber

drums
b.1961

" data-original-title="" title="">Lloyd Haber: American composer, drummer, percussionist, and dedicated music educator whose versatile artistry spans performance and instruction.

Gilbert Galindo

composer / conductor

" data-original-title="" title="">Gilbert Galindo: Mexican-American classical composer and DJ-producer whose work bridges traditional concert music and contemporary electronic sounds.

The concert is co-hosted by

Composers Concordance

band / ensemble / orchestra

" data-original-title="" title="">Composers Concordance, an eclectic concert series, ensemble, record label, and presenting organization with a 40-year history of premiering music that pushes the boundaries of sound and composition.

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