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"One was transported beyond the furthest planets
during Yaple-Schobert's piano recital"
-Flensburg Daily, Denmark / Germany "You know, I don't really like classical music and I attend only because of my wife, but you were incredible!" -Anonymous "fan", Banff Arts Centre Well-traveled American / Canadian pianist Derek Yaple-Schobert ("Yaple" rhymes with "Maple") guides newcomers to classical music as well as experienced concertgoers on memorable musical journeys nuanced with his own engaging commentary. His well-crafted and fully memorized programs include classical piano's greatest hits, breathtaking Scandinavian musical landscapes, innovative contemporary works as well as music which inspired Yaple-Schobert to dedicate his life to the piano and share this passion & adventure with audiences. He won 2nd Prize at the Eckhardt-Gramatté National Competition and 2nd Prize at the National Finals of the Canadian Music Competition. BRAVO! Television featured him on The Classical Now II highlighting "the best of the next generation of Canadian classical musicians". Yaple-Schobert has received several important Canada Council for the Arts grants and has performed in seven countries from house recitals to large venues. UNIVERSAL distributes his Edvard Grieg CD which Toronto's "The Whole Note" qualifies as "a delight!". Having completed a Doctorate in Piano Performance, Yaple-Schobert enthusiastically and sensitively gives masterclasses to aspiring pianists of all ages. Performance Highlights2011 Tour of 14 recitals in Idaho & Wyoming, USA |