Clatskanie Arts Commission hosts Piano Heist

The Clatskanie Arts Commission will host the duo Piano Heist Saturday, Jan. 25 at the Birkenfeld Theatre in Clatskanie. The duo will present a genre bending performance of piano pieces from Bach to Elton John.

Lifelong friends and colleagues Nico Rhodes, and Patrick Courtin, were shocked and appalled by the realization that piano just isn’t cool anylonger and set off on a divine quest to redeem the keyboard and reinstate its reputation as the greatest instrument of ALL TIME!

Armed with the music of the greatest composers, songwriters and performers of the past 400 years, and the technology of the 21st century - their virtual orchestra (Dougie), Nico and Patrick deliver everything from classical piano raptures to bombastic boogie woogie, from romantic piano ballads to 80’s keyboard synth battles in their show Piano Heist. What ensues is a mishmash of theatrical wonder, comedy, audience participation, heartfelt stories, a pinch of history, and a world of musical madness. Tickets are $25 for Adults $23 for Seniors/Students (60+) and $20 Children. Piano students and piano teachers may attend free thanks to a generous Smile Grant! Tickets are available online at clatskaniearts.org or by calling Elsa at 503.728.3403.