Mondays with the Waring – Concert Pianist and Juilliard graduate Lisa Nakamichi shares her experiences founding the Aloha International Piano Festival as well as balancing concertizing with teaching between Hawaii and Japan. This is an Online Webinar with Music. Waring Artistic Director John Bayless moderates. Only $10. This program sponsored by Peggy Cravens & Sandy Woodson.
Sponsors for the Monday with the Waring Online Series are: Dr. Betty & Cash Baxter, Isabel Chapman, Peggy Cravens, Joe Giarrusso & Charlie Paglia, Terri Neuman, Karen Speros, Sandy Woodson, and the Stephen Philibosian Foundation – Joyce & Joe Stein
Come be inspired by Caden Lin, the sensational young pianist and Gold Medal winner of the 2025 Palm Springs International Piano Competition’s Junior Division. With his breathtaking talent, youthful energy, and unforgettable stage presence, Caden is capturing hearts wherever he plays. Don’t miss this exciting evening of music with one of today’s brightest new talents—live in concert! Tickets available through PSIPC.org
Noche de Bolero is an intimate two-part concert—part classical, part contemporary—created as a special benefit in support of the Palm Springs International Piano Competition. From the piano, Venezuelan-born artist Marco Antonio Godoy shares his journey of arriving in the United States with just two bags—one with clothes, the other with a keyboard—and the challenges, discipline, and hope that shaped his path.
Your ticket includes a full evening experience: a Mexican buffet dinner and drinks from Casuelas Café, one of Palm Desert’s most authentic restaurants, followed by a story-driven performance that celebrates the lifelong impact of music education—reminding us that even when young pianists don’t become professional concert artists, the foundation they build through music translates into confidence, resilience, and success in every area of life.
Featuring the medalists from the 2025 Junior International Competition and Patrick Evans, Master of Ceremonies!
