The Hannibal Arts Council will welcome Dr. Edwin Aybar, member of the Hannibal-LaGrange University music facility, as the featured performer for its next Casual Classics concert at 2pm on Sunday, March 8 at the Hannibal Arts Council, 105 S. Main St. Dr. Aybar will perform solo works by Bach, Liszt and Prokofieff on the Kawaii grand piano graciously on loan to HAC from the family of Jason Dugger. The performance is free and open to the public. No advance tickets or reservations are required. This Casual Classics concert is presented in partnership with the Hannibal Arts Council, the Hannibal Concert Association and the Missouri Arts Council.
The Casual Classics series brings classical music into a comfortable, community-oriented setting – offering audiences an inviting alternative to the formality of traditional concert halls. The Hannibal Arts Council’s intimate space creates a warm, personal listening experience ideal for devoted classical music lovers as well as those attending their very first classically based performance.
Dr. Aybar holds a doctorate in music from North Dakota State University and brings extensive experience as both an educator and performer. He also holds graduate degrees in music from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville and the University of South Dakota. Beyond his classical training, Aybar has explored a broad range of artistic interests.
