Piano legend Billy Joel has agreed to perform at Tufts' Cohen Auditorium this semester, Concert Board co-chairs Christian Trentacosta and Aaron Wright will announce at a press conference tomorrow.
Though he would not disclose the date, Joel's agent, Adam Kornfeld, confirmed tonight that the concert arrangement is definite. Tufts is the only university in the Boston area where Joel will perform.
According to Kornfeld, who works for the Artists Group International, the show will be closed to the general public. The concert had been described as an intimate setting where Joel will be able to interact with audience members. It is unclear how tickets will be distributed.
Joel released his first classical music album, Fantasies and Delusions, two weeks ago. The Tufts performance is meant to promote his classical work, but Kornfield said Joel will likely cover the gamut of his prolific career. "The reason for this is because of his new album, but the discussion will probably branch off onto other aspects of his career," Kornfield said.
In late September, the Daily reported that Tufts had entered a bid, along with 54 Boston-area schools, to host Joel. But at the time, Assistant Director of Student Activities Ed Cabellon said it was unclear whether Joel would choose Tufts.
The Concert Board will hold its press conference at 5 p.m. tomorrow in Hotung Caf?©.
