(Columbia, Missouri; March 16, 2010) On Tuesday, April 6 at 7:00 p.m., the Mozart-Higday Music Trust presents acclaimed violinist Midori and pianist Robert McDonald at the Missouri Theatre Center for the Arts for one night only. This superstar violinist began her career at age 11 with the New York Philharmonic and continues to blow audiences away with her virtuosic playing. Joined by award-winning pianist Robert McDonald, the duo will perform a variety of works including pieces by Hindemith, Brahms, Bach, Falla and Ravel.

For Midori, music is about more than being one of the world’s great violinists. Born in Japan in 1971 and labeled a child prodigy shortly thereafter, Midori is passionate about sharing her music with as many people as she can. As an artist who strives to take music beyond the stage and make it truly accessible to all, Midori’s firm belief in the value of community work has led her to found a number of personal outreach initiatives including the enterprising Midori & Friends. This devotion to outreach and education makes her the perfect fit for the Mozart-Higday Music Trust performance series.

About the Mozart-Higday Music Trust
Paul D. Higday’s love and appreciation for classical music lives on through the Mozart-Higday Music Trust. Established by Paul D. Higday in 1985, the Trust is dedicated to making the pleasure of classical music more accessible to mid-Missourians. Thanks to the Trust’s generous underwriting, world-renowned artists can be seen for a fraction of the regular ticket price found in other cities.

Performance Information
What: Midori with Robert McDonald, pianist
Where: Missouri Theatre Center for the Arts, in The District at 203 S. Ninth
When: Tuesday, April 6 at 7:00 p.m.
Tickets: $20/$25/$30 depending on seat location; $12 for children/students
How: To purchase tickets or for more information, call the box office at 573.875.0600 or visit www.motheatre.org.
Repertoire: Hindemith: Sonata in E flat Major, Op. 11 No. 1; Brahms: Sonata in G Major, Op. 78; J.S. Bach: Solo Sonata No. 1 in G minor BWV 1001; Falla: Suite populaire espagnole; Ravel: Tzigane

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