Internationally acclaimed pianist to perform at Evangel University

Contact: Jozette Ausbury (417) 865-2815 Ext. 7211or Paul K. Logsdon Ext. 7292
Event Date: 7:30 p.m., Sept. 15

Springfield, Mo. - Internationally acclaimed pianist Teresa Walters will perform a Keynote Comments recital as part of the Evangel University Artist Series Sept. 15, at 7:30 p.m. in the Barnett Recital Hall.

There is no charge for admission, and the public is invited to attend.

Walters' performance will include Rachmaninoff's Concerto No. 2 in C minor, Op. 18 and Tchaikovsky's Concerto No. 1 in B-Flat Minor, Op. 23. In her Keynote Comments recitals, she shares insightful and entertaining comments about the music before performing the selections on the program.

Background information
Regarded "as one of the finest interpreters of Liszt today," Walters is the first American pianist invited by Hungary to present the Anniversary Concert in honor of Franz Liszt's birthday. Her recital at the composer's birthplace was televised by Austrian National Television, which described her as "one of the world's most significant pianists." With her vast repertoire, she has also performed at Vienna's Beethoven Festival and at Spanish Music Festivals in Barcelona and Madrid.

Walters has given performances on six continents and in most of the 50 United States. She has performed as recitalist and orchestral soloist at Carnegie Hall, Wigmore Hall in London, the Salle Cortot in Paris, Moscow's Great Hall, the Australian International Conservatorium and Jerusalem's Concert Hall.

Go to http://www.teresawalters.com for more information.