Piano Moments in Classical Music

Join us for a journey of the piano over the centuries and learn about its history, connections with classical music repertoire and its wide and varied interpretation. The program will be complemented with musical excerpts from concerts around the world and sprinkled with little stories behind the music, delivered by a dynamic and enthusiastic host, Marketa Hancova. Marketa was born and raised in the Czech Republic where she received an education in linguistics, music, and literature at the Charles University. A desire to live in a true democracy brought her to the US where she has served for two decades as a dean and a faculty of a small art college. Currently she is a professor at Community College in San Diego. Her passion for culture and travel is reflected in her activities which includes a producing a chamber music series, singing in a Poe Street Band, and serving as a…