John O'Conor, pianist (http://www.johnoconor.com/) at John Held Auditorium, Salida High School, 10th and D Streets, Salida CO. 7:30 p.m.
The Irishman John O'Conor plays music all over the world now since earning a reputation as a true Poet of the Piano and praise for his formidable technique and eloquent phrasing. He won 1st prize in the Beethoven International Piano Competition in Vienna in 1973 and made a special study of Beethoven with the legendary German pianist Wilhelm Kempff. In January 2007 he recorded Beethoven Concertos Nos. 2 and 5 with the London Symphony Orchestra under Andreas Delfs and will complete the cycle in 2008. His website at johnoconor.com has much more. Tickets $15.00 at the door or online at salidaaspenconcerts.org. |