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:  .