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Kayenta Center for the Arts offers feast for the senses with viola and piano concert, optional dinner

ST. GEORGE  — Classical music lovers will revel in the live performance of Jason Bonham on viola and Voltaire Verzosa on piano as they bring the Märchenbilder (fairy tales) of Robert Schumann to life. The program will also feature Franck’s Violin Sonata and Bach’s Viola da Gamba Sonata no. 1.

The show will be held at the Kayenta Center for the Arts on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $25; however, for those attendees looking for an extra treat to round out the evening, Harmon’s cooking school will be preparing a gourmet barbecue buffet dinner in the center’s studio one hour before the show for an additional $25.

Dinner must be purchased at least a day in advance. Select the “Buffet Dinner and Show” option when purchasing your tickets. Tickets for both the concert and dinner are available here.

About Jason Bonham, viola

Jason Bonham is a recitalist, chamber musician, orchestral musician and educator. Currently, Bonham is the Principal Violist with Las Vegas Philharmonic and viola faculty member at UNLV. He has performed with many of the country’s prestigious orchestras, including Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra and the Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra.

Voltaire Verzosa, piano

Voltaire Verzosa received his degree in piano performance from the University of Montana and his Master of Music degree in voice performance from the University of Colorado. He pursued further studies in piano at the Eastman School of Music and at the Dorothy Taubman Summer Institute. Currently he holds the post of Principal Pianist for the Las Vegas Philharmonic. Also in demand as a collaborative pianist, Verzosa coaches classical vocal repertoire. He has also served as musical director for several local productions in musical theater.

Event details

  • What: Classical music from Jason Bonham on viola and Voltaire Verzosa on piano.
  • When: Saturday, March 24 at 7:30 p.m. | Optional dinner at 6:30 p.m.
  • Where: Kayenta Center for the Arts, 881 Coyote Gulch Court, Ivins.
  • Details: Concert tickets: $25. Concert and dinner $50 Buy tickets here.

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