KENNESAW, Ga. | Jan 7, 2025

Bailey School of Music faculty musicians will join sought-after Canadian performer on stage

Kennesaw State University’s Bailey School of Music (BSOM) is pleased to announce an extraordinary evening of classical music featuring celebrated Canadian pianist Robert Koenig, who is known for his collaborations with leading classical artists. BSOM faculty artists Julia Bullard, Helen Hwaya Kim, Charae Krueger, and Kenn Wagner will join Koenig on stage. This exciting group of musicians will perform on Monday, Jan. 10 at 7:30 p.m. in Morgan Hall at the Dr. Bobbie Bailey and Family Performance Center on the Kennesaw campus. 

World’s Top Stages
A collaborative pianist and chamber musician, Koenig is a sought-after performing artist who has performed throughout the world to great acclaim. His performances have graced some of the world's most prestigious venues, including Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, and the Kennedy Center, to name only a few. 

Classical Masterpieces 
Koenig’s concert at KSU will feature both solo piano works and collaborations with BSOM faculty musicians. The program includes masterful selections from Franz Schubert, Sergie Rachmaninoff, Frederic Chopin, George Gershwin, and Robert Schumann.  

Educational Impact
As a professor and head of collaborative piano at the University of California, Santa Barbara, Koenig will provide a unique educational opportunity for students. His expertise and experience in collaborative piano and chamber music will offer invaluable insights and learning experiences for aspiring musicians. 

Inspiring, Eh? 
“Having a musician of Koenig’s caliber perform and interact with students and faculty can be incredibly inspiring—and may motivate students to pursue excellence in their own musical endeavors. It also highlights the university’s commitment to providing high-quality artist experiences in a vibrant and dynamic arts environment,” says Dr. Nathan Nabb, Director of the BSOM.  

Tickets On Sale Now 
Make plans to attend Robert Koenig’s performance, in collaboration with Bailey School of Music faculty, for this spectacular evening of classical music. Tickets are available online or by calling 470-578-6650. 

--Kathie Beckett