Wyoming Arts Council Announces Fall Piatigorsky Tour Featuring Clarinetist Katsuya Yuasa
The Wyoming Arts Council (WAC), in collaboration with The Piatigorsky Foundation, has announced a free statewide tour this fall, bringing world-class classical music performances to communities across Wyoming, the Cheyenne Post reports.
The tour, which runs from October 16-21, 2024, features internationally acclaimed clarinetist Katsuya Yuasa, accompanied by pianist Mary Au. The performances are free and open to the public.
The Piatigorsky Foundation is dedicated to bringing the joy of live classical music to underserved communities throughout the United States. Since its inception in 1990, the foundation has performed in over 3,775 communities, reaching diverse audiences, including seniors, schoolchildren, and those in rural areas. The Wyoming tour is made possible by the support of the Muriel & Seymour Thickman Family Charitable Trust in Sheridan.
The Wyoming Arts Council has been instrumental in coordinating the annual tour, ensuring that residents in rural areas can enjoy high-quality cultural events that are often only available in larger cities. In addition to the concerts, the tour includes outreach programs at schools and senior centers, further fostering community engagement with the arts.
Tour Schedule:
- Wednesday, October 16, 2024: Rock Springs, WY – Broadway Theater, 7:00 PM
- Thursday, October 17, 2024: Rawlins, WY – Rawlins Music Academy, 5:00 PM; Sinclair, WY – Sinclair Parco Theater, 7:00 PM
- Friday, October 18, 2024: Shoshoni, WY – Shoshoni Senior Center, 4:00 PM (Public); Lander, WY – Westward Heights, 10:30 AM (Organization-only show)
- Saturday, October 19, 2024: Meeteetse, WY – Meeteetse School, 7:00 PM
- Sunday, October 20, 2024: Dubois, WY – Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 3:00 PM
- Monday, October 21, 2024: Riverton, WY – Rendezvous Elementary (School-only show)
About Katsuya Yuasa:
Katsuya Yuasa, a versatile and charismatic clarinetist, has earned praise for his ability to convey the beauty and depth of music across various genres. Born in Kobe, Japan, Yuasa has toured extensively as a soloist and chamber musician throughout the U.S., Europe, South America, and Asia. Currently a professor at Florida A&M University, Yuasa’s performances encompass classical, jazz, pop, and contemporary music.
This year’s Piatigorsky tour promises to offer Wyoming residents a unique opportunity to experience live classical music and to build lasting connections through the arts.
