Pianist opens second half of Solo & Chamber Series

  Monday, January 4, 2016 2:00 AM
  News

Pittsburg, KS

The Pittsburg State University Solo and Chamber Music Series begins the second half of its 2015-2016 season with a concert by Canadian pianist André Laplante at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 15, in the Sharon K. Dean Recital Hall in McCray Hall, 205 E. Lindburg.

Laplante, hailed as one of the great romantic virtuosos, has performed extensively throughout Canada, the U.S., Europe and Asia, and has appeared at major music festivals throughout the world.

Laplante’s discography includes his latest recording, Listz’s “Années de pèlerinage – Suisse” (Years of Pilgrimage - Switzerland). Hailed for his virtuosity and musicianship, Laplante won the Félix Award: Album of the Year for this release. His recordings include, in addition to Liszt, works by Ravel and Rachmaninoff, as well as an award-winning Brahms album. His recording of Jacques Hetu’s Piano Concerto No. 2 for CBC Records won the 2004 Juno award for orchestral recordings.

Tickets for the performance are $12 for general admission and $8 for persons over 65 or under 18. Full-time PSU students are admitted free with a valid ID. Tickets are available at the PSU Ticket Office, 1701 S. Homer Street, 620-235-4796.

For more information about this concert or the Solo & Chamber Music Series, contact the PSU Department of Music at 620-235-4466.