Jim Witter
Friday, October 22, 2010 - 7:30 p.m.
Washington Pavilion, Sioux Falls

The Piano Men is a parallel musical journey of the songs, piano stylings and voices of two of pop music’s most popular artists of the 1970’s and 80’s, Billy Joel and Elton John. Supported by a sophisticated slide/video presentation along with bass, guitar, keyboards and drums, you’ll see and hear the soundtrack of your life during this multi-media “rockumentary!” Jim Witter is the talented creator and performer of The Piano Men. Jim’s music and songwriting has earned him awards and nominations from the Canadian Country Music Association, the Juno Awards, and most recently the Dove Awards in Nashville, where Jim’s album Forgiveness was nominated for Inspirational Album of the year. 

Quartetto Gelato
Sunday, Nov 21, 2010 -7:30 p.m.
Washington Pavilion, Sioux Falls

Virtuosic showpieces, romantic tenor arias, gypsy pyrotechniques and a World Accordion Champion – this is Quartetto Gelato. For over a decade, this dazzling ensemble has enchanted audiences and critics worldwide with their exotic blend of musical virtuosity, artistic passion, and charismatic anecdotes. Classical in training – eclectic by design – Quartetto Gelato, has established themselves as a dominant force on the music scene by winning the coveted title of NPR Performance Today’s Debut Artist of the Year. With a performance repertoire that travels the globe, this clarinet, cello, violin/vocals, & accordion quartet thrills its audiences establishing an intimate rapport with concert goers worldwide.

Trio con Brio Copenhagen
Friday, Feb 18, 2011 - 7:30 p.m.
Washington Pavilion, Sioux Falls

Trio con Brio Copenhagen belongs unquestionably to the upper echelons of young chamber ensembles performing today, commanding an amazing range of timbres and tones. Founded in Vienna in 1999, this piano trio first grabbed the attention of the music world with a sensational performance that took the highest prize at Germany's prestigious ARD-Munich Competition. Comprised of Korean sisters Soo-Jin Hong (violin) and Soo-Kyung Hong (cello) and Danish pianist Jens Elvekjaer, Trio con Brio Copenhagen received the Kalichstein-Laredo-Robinson International Trio Award -- one of the most coveted awards in chamber music.

Eric Himy
Friday, March 18, 2011 - 7:30 p.m.
Washington Pavilion, Sioux Falls

Praised for his formidable technique and wonderful wit, pianist Eric Himy has been compared by the Revue Musicale de Suisse Romande to that of the legendary pianist, Vladimir Horowitz. Mr. Himy has garnered critical acclaim for his interpretations of French, Spanish, Romantic and Gershwin compositions. Having presented concert recitals across the United States, Canada, Europe and South America, his most notable performances include Lincoln Center, The Kennedy Center, Carnegie Recital Hall, Salle Gaveau in Paris, as well as on NPR’s Performance Today. Mr. Himy was featured on the cover of the 2006 May/June issue of Clavier and was invited by the Bernstein family to celebrate the 90th anniversary tribute to Leonard Bernstein in a gala concert held at the 2008 Lukas Foss Music Festival in the Hamptons.

Daniel Narducci
Friday, April 29, 2011 - 7:30 p.m.
Washington Pavilion, Sioux Falls

Classic American baritone, Daniel Narducci performs songs of legendary heroes and villains from Broadway to Hollywood that we have come to love or scorn, including Don Quixote, Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde, and The Phantom of the Opera. Since his professional debut with the Cincinnati Pops Orchestra, Daniel has appeared with many of the world’s most prestigious orchestras, including the Cleveland Orchestra, Philadelphia Orchestra and the Boston Pops. On the operatic stage, Daniel Narducci’s recent appearances include Sharpless in Madama Butterfly with the Canton Symphony and Escamillo in Carmen with the Indianapolis Opera. An increasingly active recording artist, Daniel sang the role of Captain Hook on the world premiere recording of Leonard Bernstein’s Peter Pan.