The brainchild of internationally acclaimed pianists Andreas Kern and Paul Cibis, Piano Battle sees the duo go head-to-head on stage, charming and enchanting the audience with various classical pieces. The show is divided into several rounds, each featuring a certain musical style. With distinctly different performance techniques, the two artists will even go so far as to improvise on the tunes you request.
A competition wouldn’t be a competition without a jury, and you will be the judge! Audience members can vote on the pianists' performances to crown the winner.
Join the City of Newport News to celebrate city native and “First Lady of Song” Ella Fitzgerald during the 27th Annual Ella Fitzgerald Music Festival. During April, the Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center and CNU's Ferguson Center for the Arts will be alive with incredible national artists, all honoring Ella’s wide-ranging and ageless talents.
