Millburn's Eric Wang Featured in Crescent Concert

Crescent Concerts opens 2016 with its annual showcase of exceptionally talented young musicians from New Jersey on Sunday, February 21 at 3:00 pm. The five young artists selected this year will perform great works of classical music in the splendor of the neo-Gothic Crescent Avenue Presbyterian Church in Plainfield. Eric Wang, age 14, is a ninth grader at Milburn High School, who plays the piano as well as French horn and cello. He was awarded Musician of the Year upon his graduation from Millburn Middle School, and has received numerous awards, including first place and second place piano solos in his age group the last two years at the MEA-NJ Annual Young Pianist Piano Competition. He will be performing pieces by Beethoven, Brahms, and Ginastera. Also featured will be pianist Christine Chang and pianist Jasmine Cheng of East Brunswick, vocalist Kimmy Norrell of Haworth, and pianist Brendan Tang of Edison. So, whether you are a lover of classical music, or an aspiring young musician yourself, join us on Sunday, February 21 and be inspired by the performances from five of classical music\'s rising stars. Concert Information: Sunday, February 21 at 3:00 pm Crescent Avenue Presbyterian Church Sanctuary 716 Watchung Avenue, Plainfield Ample free, secure parking in Church lot (Entrance on 1st Place - connected to church by walkway) Ticket prices: General Admission-$20, Seniors-$15, Students-$5. Tickets may be purchased at the door the day of the concert, or are available during normal business hours at the Crescent Avenue Presbyterian Church office. Call 908-756-2468 or visit http://crescentconcerts.org/ for more information about this and upcoming concerts. About Crescent Concerts: Since 1980, Crescent Concerts at Crescent Avenue Presbyterian Church has brought world-class musical events to the residents of the City of Plainfield and surrounding communities. Under the superb musical direction of F. Allen Artz III, programming for our concert series is wonderfully diverse, including solo voice and instrumental performances, chamber groups, and full choral/orchestral spectaculars. Crescent Concerts is committed to ensuring that its programs are accessible to all. If you require a special accommodation, please do not hesitate to ask at the concert or call in advance at 908-756-2468 (9am – 4pm). Funding has been made possible in part by the New Jersey State Council on the Arts, Department of State, a partner agency of the National Endowment of the Arts, through a grant administered by the Union County Division of Cultural and Heritage Affairs.