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Studio Showcase ‘Guided’ Concert at Darien Library Sunday, Sept 28

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Darien Library is excited to welcome back musician and music instructor, Zach Saffa, who will present Studio Showcase, a groundbreaking concert that gives audiences an under-the-hood look at not only excellent music, but also transformative arts education. Zach is the founder and lead facilitator of Studio Showcase. — an announcement from Darien Library

Outstanding young artists from the local studio of Li-Pi Hsieh will be the stars of the show, and after each performance they will remain onstage as teaching artist and pianist Zach Saffa guides them (and the audience!) through the music, helping everyone unlock their most creative and musical selves. In this performance, you’ll see two solo piano works, followed by lessons from Zach, who will also perform with Li-Pi to close the showcase. If You’re Going …

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Concert and Open Lesson: Studio Showcase Series at Darien Library

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Darien Library and pianist Zachary Saffa will team up to bring you a one-of-a-kind concert experience. Up-and-coming musicians will perform uninterrupted, followed by an open lesson for all to enjoy. — an announcement from Darien Library

During the Studio Showcase, you will see first-hand how music teaching can have a transformative effect on a student’s musicianship, perspective, and character. Zach will be joined by violinist Lindsey Castellano for this performance. This month Zach would like to honor longtime Darien resident Marc Thorne, who unexpectedly passed on the date of our December showcase last year.

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Up-and-Coming Classical Musicians and Open Lesson at Darien Library’s Studio Showcase Series This Sunday

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This Sunday, Dec. 9, fans of classical music are invited to hear Alicia Qin and Edward Yudolevich performing works by Debussy and Liszt, followed by an open lesson in classical music performance by pianist Zachary Saffa. — an announcement from Darien Library

Qin will perform Pour le Piano, 1. Prelude (L. 95) by Claude Debussy, composed 1901 and Yudolevich will perform Grandes études de Paganini no.

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Studio Showcase Series at Darien Library

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Every second Sunday of the month, Darien Library and pianist Zachary Saffa will team up to bring you a one-of-a-kind concert experience. Up-and-coming musicians will perform uninterrupted, followed by an open lesson for all to enjoy. During the Studio Showcase, you will see first-hand how music teaching has a transformative effect over the course of open instruction. The Showcase will culminate in a closing performance from the instructors. Refreshments will be served.