Dr. Angela Miller-Niles will perform at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 23 in Ley Theatre.
Dr. Angela Miller-Niles will present “Storytellers,” a collection of masterful piano repertoire, at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 23, in Ley Theatre, located on the second floor of Wayne State College’s Brandenburg Building. Admission is free and open to the public.
The performance will also be livestreamed. To view the livestream, visit the Watch Live page. A downloadable PDF of the concert program will be posted on the event page when it becomes available. The event page can be accessed from the Upcoming Livestream Events section on the Watch Live page.
Miller-Niles is a professor of music at Wayne State and chair of Wayne State’s Department of Music.
Each selection communicates a narrative of emotion and drama, emphasizing Miller-Niles’ exceptional piano skills. “Waldszenen (Forest Scenes), op. 82” by Robert Schumann evokes the mystery, splendor, and refuge of a dark German forest.
"El Polo" from Iberia, Book 3 by Isaac Albéniz paints a nostalgic, mournful atmosphere influenced by flamenco and Spanish guitar playing. “Canoe” by Adrienne Ingliss portrays an indigenous woman’s harrowing journey, suggesting danger, courage, and eventual respite. “Ballade no. 2 in F major, op. 38” by Frédéric Chopin explores the powerful contrast of pastoral calm with uncertain chaos.
For more information, contact the Wayne State Department of Music at 402-375-7359.