Tuesday, May 28, 2013

Michael Costello in concert at St Andrew's Presbyterian Church


Pianist Michael Costello is in Concert at St Andrew's Presbyterian Church in down town Kingston Friday June 21st.


Michael's animated playing style and engaging stage presence come to life 

in such works as; Mozart Piano Sonata in Bb Major K.333, Chopin's Heroic 
Polonaise in Ab Major, and Rachmaninoff's prelude in g minor Opus 23 
#5 . Interwoven in the program is a fun and interesting narrative that touches upon the composer's life and varied musical styles. 

Purchase your tickets today! 
$20 in advance or $25 at the door 
In Person: St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church 
130 Clergy St E, KINGSTON
By Phone: 613.546.6316 

Order of Performance

Piano Sonata Bb Major
Piano Sonata K333, W.A. Mozart

Impromptu in Gb Major
Opus 90 No.3, F. Schubert

Polonaise in Ab Major- Heroic
Opus 53 No.6, F. Chopin

Intermission

Prelude G minor Opus 23 No. 5
S.Rachmaninoff

Etudes
C# minor Opus 2 No 1., D# minor Opus 8 No. 12
A. Scriabin

Clair de lune
Claude Debussy

3 Preludes for Piano
G. Gershwin

Michael Costello was born in the town of Carleton Place on the 
29th day of May, 1968. His love of music began at an early age 
and was derived from his family (“Namely his Uncle Bernie 
Costello – an old time piano player and legend of the Ottawa 
Valley”) Formal training for Michael began in Carleton Place and 
Ottawa during his early teen years. He went on to study under 
Dina Namer and Dr. Ireneus Zuk at Queen’s University and 
received his Bachelor of Music and Bachelor f Education 
Degrees. Michael has gone on to study with Dr.Tom Plaunt of 
McGill University and has done piano master classes with Paul 
Berkowitz and Beethoven Scholar/Expert Kendall Taylor.

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