Pianist Alexis Feo Fernandez from Havana will perform a recital of chamber music with a latin flavor Saturday, Aug. 27, at 7 p.m. in the Gardner Hall at the University of Utah.
Fernandez received his music education in Cuba and has performed in many national competitions. He was a finalist in the Teresa Cerreno International Piano Competion and competed in the 1994 Gina Bachauer International Piano Competition. He has appeared in chamber ensembles and with orchestras throughout Cuba and Caracus and has made several recordings for Cuba national radio and television.The concert is sponsored by the Latin Women's Club, which is asking attendees for a donation of $5 to purchase food baskets for needy hispanic families to be distributed at Christmas and Thanksgiving.