Mark Valenti showcases Kahilu Theatre’s Model D Steinway Concert Grand piano during the next installment of the theater’s Kahilu Steinway Series on March 17.
The program for the evening will include Karol Szymanowski Four Mazurkas, op. 50, Ludwig van Beethoven Sonata no.31 in A flat major, op. 110, Claude Debussy Three Etudes, Johannes Brahms Three Pieces, and Sergei Prokofieff Sonata No. 7 in B flat major, op. 83.
Valenti received his master’s degree in music Northwestern University and his bachelor’s degree in music from the Philadelphia Musical Academy. He has studied with such notable teachers as Benjamin Whitten, Zoltan Kocsis, and Mary Sauer.In addition to giving solo recitals in cities throughout the U.S., Valenti has performed in France, Belgium, Hungary, and Luxembourg as well as for former First Lady Barbara Bush in Washington, D.C.
He also performed in recital live on WFMT classical radio and has worked extensively in the jazz field including performances with Gregory Hines, Frank Foster and Al Grey. He’s also appeared on TV with Joe Sudler’s Swing Machine and singer/actor Christopher Durham.
The Kahilu Steinway Series is a series of performances showcasing Kahilu Theatre’s Model D Steinway Concert Grand piano at accessible ticket prices. Entry is free for ages 18 and under.
Doors open at 5 p.m. on March 17 for the 6 p.m. performance. Tickets range in price from $8 to $28 and are available for purchase online at www.kahilutheatre.org, by calling (808) 885-6868, or at the theater box office at 67-1186 Lindsey Road in Waimea from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on weekdays.
Info: www.kahilutheatre.org. ■