
For nearly four decades, pianist and teacher
Donald Hageman has enhanced the cultural atmosphere of Dayton,
Ohioand the entire Midwestby offering pianists of artistic distinction on
his Soirées Musicales series. Since the series' inception, nearly ninety pianists have graced its roster, and many have
been so warmly received that Dayton audiences have requested their return on three or four
separate occasions. The Soirées has provided the Midwestern debut for many of these artists, and a large number have gone
on to achieve recognition throughout the world. To date, the series has offered a podium to pianists such as Frank Braley, Steven DeGroote,
Kemal Gekic, Angela Hewitt, Garrick Ohlsson, Caio Pagano, Sergey Schepkin, Juana Zayas, and many others of international
distinction. In addition, the Soirées has offered the area premieres for contemporary works by composers such as
Messiaen, Prokofieff, Sessions, Shostakovitch, and Stravinsky. The guiding philosophy of the Soirées Musicales has been to celebrate the artistry of the piano by presenting
performers of rare distinction, many of whom have traveled uniquely individualistic paths of
accomplishment. Happily, that philosophy has been
warmly embraced over the years by its audience, which has proven to be one of the most knowledgable and appreciative in America.

Mark Stryker, The Dayton Daily News



All concerts for the 2007-2008 Season are held at the beautiful Shiloh Church, located at Philadelphia Drive
and North Main Street in Dayton. All concerts begin at 8 pm. Shiloh Church’s large, well-equipped sanctuary is one
of the most desirable acoustical environments in the
Miami Valley, and it is conveniently located with extensive
parking.
Click here for directions
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