Hungarian pianist heads to Sylvan

The Hungarian-born pianist enjoys bringing ethnic musical influences into his work.

Attila Fias

Attila Fias

Multi-facted composer, arranger, producer and performer Attila Fias and his trio performs Oct. 17 at  7:30 p.m. at Sylvan United Church.

The Hungarian-born pianist enjoys bringing ethnic musical influences into his work.

As a performer, he has played such venues as Wembley Stadium and Sydney Superdome, played centre stage at the 61st primetime Emmy Awards Governor’s Ball in Los Angeles with his own Quartet, and played with Indian musical masters Zakir Hussain and Hariharan at Madison Square Garden Theater in New York.

He is currently readying an album.

Advance tickets are $15 each and can be booked by calling Pat Selman at 250-324-1900. Otherwise, entry is $20 at the door.

Cowichan Valley Citizen