The Elizabeth Verveer Tishler Keyboard Laureate Recital
Sunday, March 3, 2024 at 4:00pm
Crowell Concert Hall
FREE!
A keyboard recital featuring the participants of the Elizabeth Verveer Tishler Keyboard Competition.
First Place
Bradley DePippo ’24
Second Place
Lucas Donat ’26
Honorable Mention
Aniya Akhtar ’24
Spencer Landers ’26
Sophia McDermott ’27
Wesley Tan ’26
A small reception will follow the performance.
This is the 38th recital made possible by the continued support of the prize established by Elizabeth Verveer Tishler in 1981.
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