THE THIRD SUNDAY CONCERT SERIES
Christ Episcopal Church, Covington
120 S. New Hampshire Street
Covington, Louisiana 70433

Classical piano will be featured at Feb. 15
Third Sunday Concert at Christ Episcopal

The Feb. 15 Third Sunday Concert at Christ Episcopal will feature pianist and educator Dr. Quifan Wu. The concert will be staged in the church, beginning at 5 p.m. (doors open at 4:30 p.m.).

Selection will include Sonata in B-flat major, D. 960 by Franz Schubert; Prélude in B minor, Op. 11, No. 1 by Anatoly Lyadov; Quejas, o La maja y el ruiseñor from Goyescas, No. 4 by Enrique Granados; and, Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2 in C-sharp minor, S. 244 by Franz Liszt

Wu is a pianist, educator and scholar whose international career includes solo recitals and orchestral performances across the United States, Europe, and Asia. He is currently professor of practice in piano performance at Loyola University New Orleans and serves as vice president of the New Orleans Music Teachers Association. He has earned top prizes in competitions, including the Global International Music Competition, the International Chinese Piano Competition in Singapore, and the KAWAI Asia Piano Competition.

Wu earned a doctor of musical arts in piano performance at the University of North Texas; a master of music in piano performance from the Peabody Institute at Johns Hopkins University, a bachelor of music in piano performance from the University of Colorado.

A passionate advocate for music education and community engagement, Wu also regularly serves as judge and coordinator at state and national competitions.

The Third Sunday Concert Series is an outreach of Christ Episcopal Church, Covington. The one-hour concerts are free and open to the public and are followed by a reception in the parish hall for the performers and audience.

The 2025-26 season will continue on April 19 with jazz vocal harmony by The Pfister Sisters and conclude on May 17 with a performance by teen piano phenom River Eckert, who channels the styles of New Orleans legends Professor Longhair, James Booker and Dr. John.

Christ Episcopal Church is located at 120 S. New Hampshire, near the Covington downtown area and just before the entrance to Bogue Falaya Park. The handicap accessible entrance to the sanctuary is located on the park side of the main church.

For more information call 985.892.3177.