“Piano Monster: for Mothers Everywhere”

In celebration of Mother’s Day, six Michigan State University College of Music faculty members will take the stage at the Fairchild Theatre Sunday (May 14) to perform a variety of family-friendly and thematic piano works, including Ravel’s “Mother Goose Suite,” Saint-Saëns’ “Carnival of the Animals” and Bach’s “Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring.” There will also be a screen with Mother’s Day-themed visuals to accompany the pieces.

The concert will feature Deborah Moriarty, Derek Polischuk, Zhihua Tang, Tamar Mikeladze, Genadi Zagor and Eric Zuber on four grand pianos and will be narrated by voice faculty member Marc Embree.

“We’re delighted to celebrate motherhood through this unique performance of heartwarming music,” said Moriarty, a professor of piano and chair of the MSU Keyboard Area. “We invite everyone to join us in this joyous program in honor of mothers everywhere.”

Tickets are $22 for adults, $20 for seniors (60 and older) and $12 for students and guests under 18 and can be purchased at music.msu.edu, by calling 517-353-5340 or at the door.