Oscar Erives

Name: Oscar Erives
Start: 2024-05-19T15:00:00-05:00
Location: College Park at Grand Island

Schedule

Sun May 19 2024 at 03:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

College Park at Grand Island | Grand Island, NE

The Grand Island Music Series will present its ninth concert of the 2023-2024 season at College Park! Food and drink will be available to purchase from the Chocolate Bar.
Individual Admission: $18
Students: FREE
About the performer:
Oscar Alejandro Erives is a concert pianist from Grand Island, Nebraska who is currently pursuing a Masters Degree in Piano Performance from the University of Kansas. He is classically trained, but his passion extends into multiple styles and genres. This ranges from jazz, film scores, video game soundtracks, to even regional Mexican music. During his Bachelor’s Degree at the University of Nebraska at Kearney, he performed as a solo and collaborative pianist with students and ensembles for many recitals. Most recently, he performed a movement of a piano concerto with the Kearney Symphony Orchestra, and the national anthem at UNK’s graduation ceremony. Oscar also regularly plays piano and organ at church, previously serving as a music director at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church and St. Teresa of Calcutta Newman Center.
In this concert, Oscar will be performing select works from Japanese film composer Joe Hisaishi, who is well known for his work at the renowned Studio Ghibli. Hisaishi’s work encapsulates life’s simple moments while conveying a wide array of emotions. His colorful music combines aspects of Japanese culture and western ideas and harmonies.