Dr. Fabio Menchetti is a talented pianist, teacher, and collaborator. He is an active performer and teacher and currently serves as Assistant Professor of Piano at Washington State University.
He frequently tours the United States to share music in a variety of concert venues. He is dedicated to discovering the beauty of music with his audiences and students.
Fabio will be preforming at Northwest Pianos on Saturday, October 14, 2023 at 7pm
Fabio will be preforming:
D. SCARLATTI: 3 sonatas
W. A. MOZART: Sonata in F major K 332
F. MENDELSSOHN: Variations Serieuses, op. 54
R. SCHUMANN: Faschingsschwank aus Wien, op. 26
Light hors d'oeuvres will be served.
Limited seating is available so please RSVP via email: info@northwestpianos.com
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