DUETS REDISCOVERED
Guest Recital with Dr. Pei-I Wang & Dr. Samuel Gingher
Wednesday, March 18 at 7:00p
Performance Hall
Free to the public

Dr. Pei-I Wang
Dr. Pei-I Wang is Coordinator of Keyboard Studies at Millikin University in Illinois, USA. Recognized for versatile and expressive performances, Wang has appeared as a featured soloist with the Illinois Symphony Chamber Orchestra, Millikin-Decatur Symphony Orchestra, Sangamon Valley Civic Orchestra, Taiwan National Symphony Orchestra, and the University of Illinois Symphony Orchestra. A committed advocate of contemporary and lesser-known masterworks, she is active as a performer, teacher, adjudicator, clinician, and presenter. Her recording of Carl Czerny's four-handed piano fantasies with Dr. Samuel Gingher was released on the Naxos label.

Dr. Samuel Gingher
Dr. Samuel Gingher, DMA, NCTM, is Assistant Professor of Piano Pedagogy at East Carolina University, with previous faculty positions at Northern Arizona University, Millikin University, the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and Bradley University. His research interests include classical piano improvisation pedagogy and the discovery and performance of rare masterworks. His world-premiere recordings include piano trios and four-hand piano fantasies by Carl Czerny on the Naxos label. He is active as a performer, clinician, adjudicator, and recording engineer/producer.

Guest recital with Gabriel Kostov & Eric Hoang
Sunday, March 22 at 2:00p
MANC Performance Hall
Free to the public

Gabriel Kostov
Hailing from Greensboro, North Carolina, Gabriel blends the finesse of a concert artist with the charisma of a digital influencer. He first touched the piano keys at age five, but his true musical voice began to emerge at twelve under the guidance of Dr. Thomas Swenson, later continuing with Dr. Dmitri Vorobiev at sixteen. Since then, he's made waves in competitions like MTNA, ECU, and the Ronald Sachs International Piano Competition, and has taken part in masterclasses with esteemed professors from Eastman, Cleveland Institute of Music, and Juilliard.

When he's not performing, Gabriel is busy turning the classical music world on its head—one meme at a time. With a sharp wit and a love for all things musical, he’s built a thriving online community of over 70,000 followers who tune in daily for his unique blend of humor and high culture.

Eric Hoang
Before a long performance hiatus, Eric Hoang was in high demand as a pianist. Solo performances featured on PBS North Carolina, NPR’s WSMR, and his interpretations of Chopin’s Four Ballades won him the Gold Medal and Audience Award at the 14th Rosen-Schaffel Competition. Chamber performances alongside Robert deMaine and Jordan Bak met with critical acclaim and featured on TheViolinChannel.

Program Info

Sundays: 4/12, 5/10, 6/14
2:00p - 3:30P
MANC Performance Hall
Free to the public

Our talented and passionate faculty will guide you on a jazz journey. There's no better way to learn technique and improv than jumping right in, so bring your instrument and join us.

April topic: A drummer's approach to playing jazz

Sunday, April 26
2:00p-3:30p
Allen Recital Hall
Free to the public

Want to be in a rock band? Sit-in with members of MANC's faculty 'karaoke' style, but play guitar, bass, drums, or sing! Setlist is coming soon.