Winter Nocturne: Edvinas Minkstimas

Edvinas Minkstimas' professional debut was at the age of 14 with The Lithuanian National Philharmonic Orchestra. Now, he is widely regarded as one of Europe's top emerging young pianists. Among his many awards has been top honors at the Tchaikovsky International Competition for Young Musicians (Russia), the International Knezkova-Hussey Piano Competition (Canada) and European Piano Days (France). He has performed throughout Europe and North America including appearing as a guest soloist with the Las Vegas Philharmonic and at the Mahler Festival in Vienna, Austria. Mr. Minkstimas became a Steinway Artist in August 2013. At USC Aiken's Winter Nocturne concert, his program will include selections by Schumann, Gershwin and Liszt. Tickets are $25 for the public and free for students.