Pianist Kathryn Stott at Lied Center April 17

            Kathryn Stott, recognized internationally as one of Britain's most versatile and imaginative pianists, will return to the University of Nebraska's Lied Center for Performing Arts at 7:30 p.m. April 17. Stott appeared in a sold-out 2010 Lied Center performance with renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma at and returns with a stunning solo program.

            A particular interest in contemporary music has led Stott to multiple world premieres. She is also a remarkable performer of tango and other Latin dance music, reflected in her collaboration with Ma and leading South American musicians on the Grammy Award-winning Sony CD, "Soul of the Tango," and its successor, "Obrigado Brazil." In the recording studio, she has created a large and eclectic body of work, including concertos and solo repertoire on a wide variety of labels. Current and forthcoming recordings include three discs with the Doric String Quartet.

            Describing her performance, the New York Times raved, "Stott, such an excellent soulmate for Ma, tossed the rhythms out of her piano in bold, bright handfuls," and "Her technical prowess…is legendary." "The fine British pianist Kathryn Stott was every bit Ma's equal, playing the Debussy, especially, with striking individuality," wrote the Washington Post.

            Stott's program at the Lied includes pieces by esteemed composers Claude Debussy, Alberto Ginastera, Graham Fitkin and Gabriel Faure.

            Tickets are $40 and $32, and may be purchased online at www.liedcenter.org, by calling 402-472-4747, or in person at the Lied Center, 301 N. 12th St.

Writers: Matthew Boring and Jessica Robertson