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Tuesday, October 31, 2017

Alfred University: Italian Pianist, Francesco Attesti in Concert

Italian Pianist, Francesco Attesti in Concert
Saturday, November 4 at 7:30 p.m.

Miller Theater, Alfred University, Alfred, NY


The Italian pianist, Francesco Attesti returns to Western, NY for a solo recital of J.S. Bach's "Goldberg Variations." This seldom heard work is one of Bach's most important and celebrated keyboard works.Born in Cortona, Italy in 1975, Attesti is an Italian pianist of international acclaim. He began his studies at age 6 and gave his debut recital at 11, going on to win competitions and taking advantage of many opportunities to perform around the world. Francesco Attesti is an extraordinary professional who greatly combines musicality and enormous talent, all of which makes him belong to the elite of the young Italian concertists.
 
CDs will be for sale following the concert and there will be a meet and greet reception in the lobby of Miller Theater. The recital is sponsored by Mayor Shawn Hogan and the City of Hornell, as well as support from Alfred University Division of Performing Arts. This concert is free and open to the public.