BOISE STATE CLASSIC PERFORMANCES PRESENTS PIANIST ALEXANDER PALEY

Pianist Alexander Paley will perform at 8 p.m. Saturday, March 3, in the Special Events Center in the Student Union. The concert is part of the Boise State Student Union Classic Performances Series.

Paley is recognized for his broad and extensive repertoire of concert and solo piano works, his technical prowess and personal interpretations. Born in Kishinev, Moldova, Paley began playing the piano when he was 6, and at 16 won the National Competition of Moldova. He went on to win major awards including first prize in the Leipzig International Bach Competition in 1984. He moved to New York in 1988. He currently performs as a recitalist and orchestral soloist throughout Eastern Europe, France, Belgium, Italy and the United States. His recordings include the complete solo piano works of Mily Balakirev on the ESSAY record label and works by Liszt, Schubert and Weber on the Naxos record label.

The Student Union Classic Performances Series is presented by Boise State Student Union and Activities. The series is designed for and by students to bring eclectic, contemporary and affordable performances to campus.

Tickets are $10 for general admission and $5 for students, seniors, and Boise State faculty, staff and alumni. Tickets are available at Select-a-Seat locations, online at www.idahotickets.com and at 426-1766. Parking is available in the visitor lot behind the Student Union. For more information call 426-4636.

Contact:
Rob Meyer
Student Union and Activities
426-1224

Media Contact:
Janelle Brown
communications and marketing
426-1790