New Age, classical pianists scheduled to perform
A couple of leading New Age pianists are coming to the Inland Northwest for concerts over the next few days.
Grammy nominee David Lanz, one of the pioneers of the genre, returns to Sandpoint’s Panida Theater tonight for the first time since 2000 for a concert titled “Spirit Romance,” after his latest CD.
The concert begins at 8 p.m. Tickets are $15 in advance, through Monarch Mountain Coffee, Eve’s Leaves and F.C. Weskil’s, and $18 at the door.
And George Winston comes to The Met in Spokane on Monday night as part of a tour supporting his new CD, “Gulf Coast Blues & Impressions – A Hurricane Relief Benefit.”
All artist royalties from the album, which features Winston performing both original pieces and works by New Orleans piano greats, are being donated to relief agencies assisting with hurricane recovery.
The concert begins at 8 p.m. Tickets are $27.50 in advance, $30 day of show, through TicketsWest outlets (509-325-SEAT, 800-325-SEAT, www.ticketswest.com).
Chang piano benefit
Classical pianist Hsai-Jung Chang, who grew up in Spokane, will return Monday to perform a benefit recital at First Presbyterian Church.
The Taiwan-born Chang won the Young Artist Competition at the Greater Spokane Allied Arts and Music Festival in 1984.
After graduating from Shadle Park High School, she received bachelor’s and master’s degrees in piano performance at the University of Houston and a doctorate from the Manhattan School of Music in New York, where she now lives.
Chang has recorded two albums of music by Chopin, including all of the composer’s Preludes and Impromptus.
Monday’s program features works inspired by dark poetry: Franz Liszt’s “Dante” Sonata, a set of Impromptus by Schubert, Ravel’s “Gaspard de la Nuit” and shorter pieces by Cuban composer Ernesto Lecuona.
The recital begins at 7 p.m. at the church, 318 S. Cedar St. Tickets are $20 for adults, $15 for students and seniors, at the door or in advance at Ho Ho Teriyaki in the Flour Mill, 621 W. Mallon Ave.
Part of the proceeds will benefit the Barton School, an adult literacy program sponsored by the church.