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Free concert by Ethan Valentin, Pianist
Park Ridge Civic Orchestra's scholarship-winning young pianist presents a free program at the Park Ridge Public Library
FREE CONCERT BY ORCHESTRA SCHOLARSHIP WINNER
Pianist to play at Park Ridge Library on Thursday
This coming Thursday, February 11th, PRCO scholarship winner Ethan Valentin will play a free piano recital at the Park Ridge Public Library at 7:00 p.m. A Chicago native, the young Valentin has selected a program of works by Haydn, Liszt, Barber, and Debussy.
Ethan Valentin’s great-grandfather was a well-known composer, pianist, and teacher in Chicago. The instrument that Ethan plays belonged to his ancestors, and in tribute to his great-grandfather he will play Liszt’s Legend No. 2 “St. Francis Walking on the Waves”, the elder’s favorite piece.
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The Park Ridge Civic Orchestra (PRCO) is known for its extensive student programs, and for giving tens of thousands of dollars in scholarships to high school students. In the last few years a new focus on performance opportunities for award winners has resulted in the public being able to enjoy these young talents.
The public is invited to the concert, free to all holders of Park Ridge library cards, and for those not holding a library card, for a $5 admission fee. Registration is required, available on the Park Ridge library’s website, and in person at the circulation desk. Seating is limited to 90.
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Ethan attended Lane Tech High School and studied at the acclaimed Merit School of Music, both in Chicago. In February, 2014, he competed at the Park Ridge Civic Orchestra student scholarship auditions and won the scholarship endowed by the Thomas A. Kooyumjian Family Foundation. Currently Mr. Valentin studies at Lawrence University with professor Anthony Padilla.
A cookie and beverage reception sponsored by the Park Ridge Civic Orchestra follows the concert for all audience attending. The concert is presented by the Park Ridge Public Library.
Park Ridge Civic Orchestra Student Scholarship Winner in Concert
February 11, 2016 7:00 p.m.
Park Ridge Public Library, 20 S. Prospect Av., Park Ridge, IL 60068
Reservations: http://parkridgelibrary.evanced.info/eventsignup.asp?ID=15097&rts=&dispt...
Free admission to Park Ridge library card holders
Non- Park Ridge library card holders $5 admission fee
