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Pianist Cecil Lytle has been a San Diego presence for over four decades, a specialist in Liszt (he won First Prize in the Franz Liszt International Piano Competition), jazz, and 20th-century music. He appeared on Jazz at the Athenaeum in 1993, and this marks his first performance for our Chamber Music Series. His concert features music by two great piano virtuosos: Franz Liszt and Thomas “Fats” Waller. The concerts will be in person at the Athenaeum Music & Arts Library. There are no physical tickets for these events. Your name will be on an attendee list at the front door. Doors open at 7 p.m. Seating is first-come; first-served. Date | Monday, May 23, 2022 7:30pm Location | Athenaeum Music and Arts Library Purchase tickets here! $15-$55 For further information on this event please visit website: https://www.ljathenaeum.org/events/chamber-0523

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