Celebrating Alan R Pearlman Centennial Birthday With ‘ARP@100’ June 7
The Electronic Music Education and Preservation Project (EMEAPP) and the Alan R. Pearlman Foundation are celebrating the centennial birthday of visionary synthesizer pioneer Alan R. Pearlman, at the gala opening of the ARP@100 exhibition. The celebration showcases the groundbreaking work of Pearlman and his legendary ARP Synthesizers.
The gala is Saturday evening, June 7th, 2025.
The event will include:
- Live Performances: Immerse yourself in the iconic sounds of vintage ARP instruments with performances by the synthesists Robin Hatch (pictured, right), Ombient, and Don Slepian
- Reflections: Discover Alan R. Pearlman’s multifaceted life through video segments highlighting his work as as a designer, as a businessman, as a father, and a friend.
- Family Perspectives: A live interview with his daughter, Dina Pearlman-Ifil, Executive Director of the ARP Foundation.
- Cinematic Treasures: Enjoy excerpts from musicians, former ARP employees, and filmmaker Alex Ball’s celebrated ARP films.loop
- Surprise Special Guests:
The ARP@100 event takes place in the newly unveiled East Wing at EMEAPP, which has been transformed into a haven of vintage ARP history. The new space houses an epic collection of ARP synthesizers, including the ARP 2500 and a rare, early ARP 2502 with a cherry drop matrix. The iconic ARP 2600 Blue Meanie will also be on display, alongside an array of other ARP classics: the versatile Quadra, the expressive Soloist series, multiple iterations of the ARP Odyssey, the innovative Avatar, the powerful Chroma, the punchy Axxe, the compact Little Brother, and even a remarkable 16-voice piano – many of which will be playable!
HOW TO ATTEND: Secure your limited spot at this exclusive fundraising event with a donation of $150 per ticket. Tickets for the in-person celebration at EMEAPP are $161 (Eventbrite fee included). Your contribution includes complimentary wine/beer/other beverages, a selection of snacks, and a swag bag. The Museum of Music Technology / EMEAPP is located at 45 Mainland Road, Harleysville, Pennsylvania, near the Pennsylvania Turnpike Lansdale exits.
LIVE STREAM ADDED: Attendees who are not in the Philly metro area can join the event virtually. Tickets to the ARP@100 event livestream, including a month to view and re-view the event, are $28 (Eventbrite fee included).
More information is available at the ARP Foundation and EMEAPP websites.
