Grammy-Nominated Classical Pianist Malan to Perform at TAMIU March 20

Internationally renowned pianist Petronel Malan's classical stylings will be on display during an upcoming concert on Thursday, March 20, at 7:30 p.m. at the Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) Center for the Fine and Performing Arts Recital Hall.

Admission is free and open to the public.

Malan’s performance will include a repertoire of classical pieces by Beethoven, Brahms, and Liszt.

A multiple Grammy nominee and gold medalist in several international piano competitions, Malan performs as a recitalist, orchestral soloist, and chamber musician in venues across the world, including the Carnegie Recital Hall, Théâtre du Châtelet & Salle Cortot in Paris, the Liszt Museum in Budapest, Orchestra Hall in Chicago, and more.

Heralded by musicians and reviewers alike, her critical acclaim culminated in three Grammy Award nominations including “Best Instrumental Solo Album” for her debut disc Transfigured Bach. As an exclusive recording artist for Hänssler Classic, Transfigured Mozart and Transfigured Beethoven followed to great critical acclaim. 

Born in South Africa, Malan began lessons with her mother at age four and debuted with the Johannesburg Symphony at age 10.  She completed her graduate degrees, including a Doctor of Musical Arts at the University of North Texas.

Malan continues to have strong ties to her native South Africa. She received the “Rapport/City Press Prestige Award” as one of the “10 Most Inspirational Women in South Africa.”

Apart from a love for vintage gowns, Malan’s stage wardrobe is designed by foremost South African designers. A frequent speaker and promoter of classical music in schools, scholarships in her name have been awarded to musicians.

The performance is made possible through TAMIU’s College of Arts and Sciences, department of Fine and Performing Arts.

An updated calendar of CFPA events can be accessed at go.tamiu.edu/fpaevents. 

While events are offered at no cost, donations are gladly accepted at the door to support scholarships for the University’s Fine and Performing Arts students.

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For more event information, visit the College of Arts and Sciences, Department of Fine and Performing Arts offices in the Center for the Fine and Performing Arts, room 217 or click on tamiu.edu/coas/fpa

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