Catherine Vickers, Saskatchewan-born piano prodigy and international concert artist now based in Frankfurt, Germany, gave the 15th program in the Lyell Gustin Recital Series. Her wonderful performance of all-Romantic repertoire--late works by Schubert and the 24 Preludes of Chopin--entranced an audience that included attendees from localities far beyond Saskatoon. 

On the morning of April 18, Ms. Vickers led a technique seminar based on her books of piano exercises, “The Listening Hand” (published by Schott Music). Both the seminar and the recital were held at Grace-Westminster United Church.

Gustin House is grateful to Roger and Marie Jolly of Yamaha Piano Centre for graciously providing the Bechstein concert grand for Ms. Vickers’ events, and to the Department of Canadian Heritage and the Saskatchewan Arts Board for funding support.