February roundup: UtahPresents, NOVA Chamber Music Series, Westminster Concert Series, Gina Bachauer International Piano Foundation, Ririe-Woodbury Dance Company

February was a busy month for the performing arts scene in Salt Lake City. Among the top events were the following: Christian McBride and Ursa Major: UtahPresents  A perfect end to UtahPresents’ inaugural jazz concert series for the 2024-25 season, Christian McBride and Ursa Major wowed the Kingsbury Hall crowd on Feb. 22, with plenty … Read more

Pianist Stephen Beus’ imaginative take on Nocturnes and Nightmares set for Feb. 28 Bachauer concert

As a theme for programming recitals, the subject of dreams will always be a winner for performers and audiences. The universe of available music for this theme is vast enough for an equally wide scope of permutations. For Nocturnes and Nightmares, the theme of his upcoming solo concert, pianist Stephen Beus has taken a unique, … Read more

Pianist Anna Han set to open Bachauer’s 2024-25 concert series, with Touchpoints, including four toccatas, repertoire spanning 3 centuries

In two years, the Gina Bachauer International Foundation will celebrate its 50th anniversary and the path leading toward the celebration of that milestone has been paved for the 2024-2025 concert season, by showcasing pianists who have been part of the Bachauer competitions and have established their footprints in the global music landscape. This season’s lineup … Read more

Gina Bachauer International Piano Foundation launches spring season of virtual concerts, starting with 2006 Bachauer gold medalist Stephen Beus

Having a good number of world-class pianists within arm’s reach in the Intermountain West makes for a great spring season of virtual solo concerts that begin tomorrow. The Gina Bachauer International Piano Foundation’s series launches tomorrow (March 4) at 7:30 p.m. with Lyrical Landscapes featuring Stephen Beus, the 2006 Bachauer gold medalist, in a concert … Read more