Pianist to bring Nordic sound
The Haines Arts Council is rolling out the Steinway for Canadian pianist Derek Yaple-Schobert, whose classical melodies will fill the Chilkat Center starting 7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 24.
Council president Tom Heywood said in addition to Yaple-Schobert’s technical proficiency – Haydn, Beethoven, Schubert, Liszt and Prokofiev pieces comprise his programs – the award-winning pianist also shares information on the individual pieces.
“I particularly like having the educational component to it,…