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IPF: Abbey Simon Recital

Friday, February 1, 2019

7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Abbey Simon, founder of the International Piano Festival, presents a recital featuring the music of Schumann and Beethoven.

About the Artist
Abbey Simon has been hailed as a super-virtuoso whose appearances in the concert halls of the world are eagerly anticipated not only by music lovers, but also by professional musicians who come to hear him spin his own particular magic. He is recognized as one of the grand masters of the piano.

About the International Piano Festival
The University of Houston’s Moores School of Music presents the 36th International Piano Festival, a thrilling series of recitals and masterclasses featuring some of the greatest performers in the world. Led by nonagenarian and IPF founder Abbey Simon, this dynamic weekend of pianism features Russian virtuoso Alexander Kobrin and charismatic rising star Sean Chen, our 2019 Discovery Artist. 

For more information and a full schedule, visit uh.edu/pianofestival.