Swedish-American pianist headlines Chemainus concert

Chemainus Classical Concerts presents a concert entitled Power and Whimsy, starring pianist Elias-Axel Pettersson

The Swedish-American, praised for his superb technique, is performing works by European composers.

The Swedish-American, praised for his superb technique, is performing works by European composers.

Chemainus Classical Concerts presents a concert entitled Power and Whimsy, starring pianist Elias-Axel Pettersson, on Sunday, Jan. 15, at 2 p.m. at St. Michael’s Church.

This Swedish-American virtuoso has visited the Valley before and this time he’ll be showcasing works by European and Russian composers.

Music lovers will enjoy Mendelssohn’s ‘Rondo Capriccioso’, Ravel’s ‘Sonatine’, Blumenfeld’s ‘LH Etude’, Berg’s ‘Sonata’, and Franck’s ‘Prelude, Choral et Fugue’.

Tickets are $20 at the door for adults, with under 18s getting in for $5. Or check www.chemainusclassicalconcerts.ca for advance ticket outlets, or call 250-748-8383.

Cowichan Valley Citizen