Meehyun Michelle Ahn, a distinguished international pianist who usually plays in countries such as Austria, France, Russia and Korea is stopping at Beall Hall in Eugene to perform a concert.

In order to become as celebrated as she is, she studied the instrument first at the Moscow State Conservatory. “I had a really great teacher in Moscow. He is one of the best professors in Russia, so I learned a lot from him about the Russian atmosphere and culture,” said Ahn.

After finishing her studies in Russia, Ahn continued at the Imola International Piano Academy in Italy where she refined her skills as a pianist.

Since Ahn’s time in schooling, she has been touring the world each year playing music to international audiences.

At the concert in Beall Hall, attendees can expect three pieces; The Nutcracker Suite, a piece by Korean composer Lee Insik and piano works by Alexander Scriabin. While the Nutcracker Suite is well-known, Scriabin’s work is a little more complicated, according to Ahn.

“Scriabin is a very unique Russian composer, and it may be not as easy to understand his music,” Ahn said.

The Insik pieces are an old collection that tell the audience a story of Korean history as well as of the country’s major historical characters.

When it comes to the concert, Ahn had this to say: “My professors filled my playing with a lyrical romantic style, but the audience will decide what kind of pianist I am.”

The concert is at August 16 at 8 p.m. in Beall Hall of the School of Music and Dance. Tickets are on sale in advance at the UO Ticket Office at 541-346-4363, or at the door for $8.

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