MONROE - Whirlwind American tours and performances across the globe have earned pianist Alpin Hong a reputation as a modern-day "Pied Piper."
He is scheduled to perform here at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 24, at the Monroe Arts Center. The show is part of the Sunday Concert Series.
In a review of his debut at Carnegie Hall's Weill Recital Hall, the New York Times lauded his "crystalline energy ... clear and persuasive ideas ... and remarkable breadth of coloration."
Other critics have raved about Hong's performances.
Rooted in extensive classical training and a background in skateboarding, snowboarding, martial arts, and videogames, Hong is a creative force. The Ocala Star-Banner has called him..."Classical music for the iPod generation."
Recent performances included his debut with the Mobile Symphony Orchestra in "Beethoven in Blue Jeans; a sold-out tour of Hawaii; and a unique collaboration with the Kettle Moraine Symphony at the Schauer Arts Center in Wisconsin.
Alpin Hong is a native of Michigan, and made his orchestral debut with the Kalamazoo Symphony at the age of ten. He moved to Los Angeles soon after, and garnered competition prizes at a young age, winning the 1989 Stravinsky Piano Competition, the 1993 SYMF Competition, and the 1994 Los Angeles Spotlight Awards Competition. He also won the Concert Artists Guild Competition in 2001.
His teachers include Mark Richman and Emilio del Rosario. He completed his master's degree as a student of Jerome Lowenthal at The Julliard School.
As part of the Monroe Arts Center's Performance in the Schools Program, Monroe High School students, as well as students from surrounding areas, will be treated to a special performance by Alpin Hong during his visit to Monroe.
General admission seat tickets for the Alpin Hong concert are $10 and may be purchased by calling the MAC at 325-5700 or in person at the box office located at 1315 11th Street. Additional information regarding this performance and other MAC events can be found online at www.monroeartscenter.com.
This event has been underwritten by Corporate Underwriter Colony Brands, Inc., and Media Underwriters Monroe Publishing, LLC, and Big Radio. Additional underwriting has been provided by Richard and Christine Daniels, Gunderson Stiles Fund for Classical Music, and Green County Piano Teachers Association.
He is scheduled to perform here at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 24, at the Monroe Arts Center. The show is part of the Sunday Concert Series.
In a review of his debut at Carnegie Hall's Weill Recital Hall, the New York Times lauded his "crystalline energy ... clear and persuasive ideas ... and remarkable breadth of coloration."
Other critics have raved about Hong's performances.
Rooted in extensive classical training and a background in skateboarding, snowboarding, martial arts, and videogames, Hong is a creative force. The Ocala Star-Banner has called him..."Classical music for the iPod generation."
Recent performances included his debut with the Mobile Symphony Orchestra in "Beethoven in Blue Jeans; a sold-out tour of Hawaii; and a unique collaboration with the Kettle Moraine Symphony at the Schauer Arts Center in Wisconsin.
Alpin Hong is a native of Michigan, and made his orchestral debut with the Kalamazoo Symphony at the age of ten. He moved to Los Angeles soon after, and garnered competition prizes at a young age, winning the 1989 Stravinsky Piano Competition, the 1993 SYMF Competition, and the 1994 Los Angeles Spotlight Awards Competition. He also won the Concert Artists Guild Competition in 2001.
His teachers include Mark Richman and Emilio del Rosario. He completed his master's degree as a student of Jerome Lowenthal at The Julliard School.
As part of the Monroe Arts Center's Performance in the Schools Program, Monroe High School students, as well as students from surrounding areas, will be treated to a special performance by Alpin Hong during his visit to Monroe.
General admission seat tickets for the Alpin Hong concert are $10 and may be purchased by calling the MAC at 325-5700 or in person at the box office located at 1315 11th Street. Additional information regarding this performance and other MAC events can be found online at www.monroeartscenter.com.
This event has been underwritten by Corporate Underwriter Colony Brands, Inc., and Media Underwriters Monroe Publishing, LLC, and Big Radio. Additional underwriting has been provided by Richard and Christine Daniels, Gunderson Stiles Fund for Classical Music, and Green County Piano Teachers Association.