The Keys to Excellence Piano Series will return to Drake University in Fall 2019 for its 2019–2020 concert season. The series will host world-renowned pianists, including Drake University’s very own Nicholas Roth, professor of piano. The artists will perform concerts and give masterclasses, which are free and open to the public.
Concert Schedule
ROBERT WEIRICH – UMKC (Emeritus)
Sept. 29, 2–4 p.m., Sheslow Auditorium – masterclass
Sept. 30, 7:30 p.m., Sheslow Auditorium – concert
CAROL LEI BRECKENRIDGE – Central College (Emerita)
Oct. 28, 7:30 p.m., Sheslow Auditorium – concert
NICHOLAS ROTH – Drake University
Dec. 2, 7:30 p.m., Sheslow Auditorium – concert
MATTIA OMETTO – Tomadini Conservatory (Italy)
Feb. 9, 2–4 p.m., Sheslow Auditorium – masterclass
Feb. 10, 7:30 p.m., Sheslow Auditorium – concert
WEI-YI YANG – Yale University
Apr. 5, 2–4 p.m., Sheslow Auditorium – masterclass
Apr. 6, 7:30 p.m., Sheslow Auditorium – concert
NADIA WEINTRAUB – Isarael
Apr. 19, 6–8 p.m., Sheslow Auditorium – masterclass
Apr. 20, 7:30 p.m., Sheslow Auditorium – concert
About Keys to Excellence
Keys to Excellence Piano Series was created to raise awareness of Drake’s fundraising efforts for 70 new Yamaha pianos for the music department. It brings internationally acclaimed artists to perform on the Yamaha CFX concert grand at Drake University. The series is supported by Yamaha, West Music, Civic Music Association, and Drake University. For more information, contact Nicholas Roth at 515-321-5947 or nicholas.roth@drake.edu.
Keys to Excellence is supported by Yamaha, West Music, Civic Music Association, and Drake University Jordan Concerts.