By Jeff Murphy,
October 3, 2022
WARRENSBURG, MO – Enjoy an evening of entertainment at the University of Central Missouri
this week as UCM Music presents a saxophone concert by guest artist Athanasios Zervas
at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 6 in Hart Recital Hall. UCM Music faculty member Dr. Mia
Kim will accompany him on piano.
A rare performer, composer, scholar, and conductor who is equally comfortable in the
jazz and classical genres, Zervas has enjoyed an extensive international career that
has included appearances in Carnegie Hall and ‘Megaron’ Concert Hall in Athens, Greece.
He also performed at the Opening and Closing ceremonies of the 2004 Olympics in Athens.
Zervas has served as a member of a diverse set of ensembles including the Chicago
Jazz Philharmonic, Chicago Symphonic Wind Ensemble, State Orchestra of Hellenic Music,
Athens Symphony Orchestra (Greece), the National Symphony Orchestra of Greece, and
the Athens Saxophone Quartet (which includes UCM School of Visual and Performing Arts
Chair, Eric Honour).
Tickets (free) are available and can be reserved at the new UCM Music online ticket
portal: https://ucmboxoffice.universitytickets.com/w/.