Violinist Gareth Johnson Set for Kretzer Piano Music's MUSIC FOR THE MIND Series, 4/19
By: Tyler Peterson Apr. 12, 2016
The Kretzer Piano Music Foundation's popular MUSIC FOR THE MIND concert series will return next week with Classical Quest performed by acclaimed violinist Gareth Johnson. Dr. Robin Arrigo will accompany him on the piano for an unforgettable night of music performed by two charismatic and energetic musicians. The concert will be held on Tuesday, April 19, from 7 to 9 pm, in the Harriet Himmel Theatre at CityPlace in West Palm Beach.
Gareth Johnson holds a master's degree from the Lynn Conservatory of Music in Boca Raton and travels the world as a soloist, master teacher, and educator. He is a dedicated composer and arranger of Contemporary, Classical, New Age, and Hip Hop music. Johnson has won numerous competitions and prizes throughout the United States and Europe playing on an 1840 J.B. Vuillaume violin.
Robin Arrigo received a Bachelor of Music in piano performance and Master of Music Education from Florida State University. She also has a Doctorate of Musical Arts in Accompanying and Chamber Music from the University of Miami. Dr. Arrigo has spent the last three summers studying and concertizing in France, Spain and Italy, and has written two piano transcriptions of a newly discovered Mendelssohn's: Their Music in History (Oxford Press). She is listed in the Who's Who in America, Who's Who in American Education, and Who's Who Among Women.
General Admission tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students. VIP Tickets are $50 and include admission to the VIP Reception at 6 pm with Gareth Johnson & Dr. Robin Arrigo, Wine and Hors d'oeuvres and Reserved Seating.
Tickets may be purchased by calling CTS at 866-449-2489.
The Kretzer Piano Music Foundation of Jupiter sponsors this MUSIC FOR THE MIND concert series. Proceeds benefit the "Keyboards for Kids" group piano classes for 72 inner-city school children. "Help us change lives by attending and supporting this concert," urges Kathi Kretzer-Sayler, founder of the Kretzer Piano Music Foundation and 2016 Muse Award recipient for Outstanding Civic Leader.
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