KACU to feature William Doppmann Friday as prelude to live performance Feb. 3 For Immediate Release Jan. 26, 2000 Public radio station 89.7 KACU will feature the talents of world famous pianist William Doppmann this Friday from 9 to 10 p.m. Doppmann, who has been described as a "pianist giant," is considered by many to be one of the greatest artists of this age. This radio feature is a prelude to Doppmann's live performance at ACU Feb. 3 at 8 p.m. in Cullen Auditorium on the ACU campus. This live concert is open to the public free of charge. Friday night's radio feature on KACU will showcase songs from Doppmann's CD Four American Piano Sonatas, including MacDowell's Sonata No. 2 in G minor Op. 50; Griffes' Sonata; Finney's Sonata No. 4 in E major; and Barber's Sonata Op. 26. KACU is 89.7 on the FM dial. At Doppmann's live performance Feb. 3, he will perform works by Sweelinck, Mozart, Copland and Chopin. Dr. Paul Piersall, chairman of ACU's Music Department, said Doppmann's performance in Abilene is a rare opportunity not to be missed. -30- Archived News Releases - Current ACU News and Events If you are a member of the media who would like more information about this release, please contact Tom Craig, director of media and community relations, at craigt@acu.edu or call 915-674-2692 (cell phone: 665-5469). Last update: Jan. 27, 2000 This page is maintained by Tom Craig, craigt@acu.edu. http://www.acu.edu/events/news/000127-pianist.html