Please join us on June 1, 2025 at 2:00 PM for Ervino Rieger’s piano performance.
The church, which is celebrating 190 years of dedicated service to the Warrenville community, continues its tradition of hosting world-renowned musical talents by offering this exceptional performance as a free concert to the public.
Brazilian-born pianist Ervino Rieger had his debut with orchestra with the Montevideo Philharmonic in Uruguay with the conductor Ligia Amadio. In addition, he has been working with prominent Latin-American conductors such as Silvio Viegas, Emiliano Patarra, Martin Garcia, Fernando Ortiz de Villate and Jose Maria Florencio with GRU-Symphony, Porto Alegre’s Symphony, Botucatu Symphony Orchestras, and Repertoire Experimental Orchestra.
Silver medalist from the Chopin National Competition in Brazil and recipient of the Special prize for the best performance of a Nocturne, Ervino was also 1st prize winner at the WPTA Portugal International Competition and the Young Soloists Competition of the GRU Symphony and Botucatu Symphony orchestras. He also won the Nelson Freire Prize at the Rio International Piano Festival.
Ervino got his master’s degree at the New England Conservatory studying with Meng-Chieh Liu and is currently studying with Adam Neiman as a recipient of the CPA scholarship at the Chicago College of Performing Arts. In Brazil, he studied with Eduardo Monteiro and received his bachelor’s degree with Ney Fialkow at the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul.
Don’t miss this exceptional opportunity to witness the artistry of Ervino Rieger as he showcases his gift in an intimate setting. Community Baptist Church is blessed to share this musical experience with the community free of charge.
This free recital invites all to enjoy an afternoon of exceptional music as we continue celebrating 190 years of service and community. Donations to support our mission and commemorate this milestone are welcomed but not required.