News release
Acclaimed composer, virtuoso pianist and inspirational speaker Eric Genuis will be performing a sweep of concerts through central and western Kansas from Sept. 20 to 22.
Genuis will be performing Concerts of Hope for prisoners at Ellsworth and Norton Correctional Facilities. He will be performing for students at Sacred Heart Junior and Senior High School in Salina as well as at Thomas More Prep-Marian Junior and Senior High Schools and Holy Family Elementary School in Hays. Parents are encouraged to attend the school concerts as Genuis talks to the students in a humorous manner about the music they listen to and how to enjoy the classical genre.
Two public concerts will be performed. The first will be from 2 to 4 p.m. Sept. 21 at Marymount Properties, 2030 E. Iron, Salina. The second will be held at 7 p.m. at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 1805 Vine, Hays.
Genuis, along with world-class violinist, a cello player and vocalist, perform all original music that gives rise to a unique musical experience with universal appeal. Genuis shares his gift of music with what he calls, “the forgotten,” prisoners, memory care facilities and PTSD veterans.
“What a pleasure to listen to not only a world class pianist and composer, but an artist whose music translates beyond its genre to lift the audience to belief and hope in the power of the human spirit, said actor Jim Caviezel. “I have been honored to be present at several of Eric’s concerts, every time with a unique audience nuance. Those present felt the power of Eric’s music, and his words clearly elevated people.
There will be a freewill offering at Genuis’ public concerts to help pay his travel expenses and to allow him to continue to perform his Concerts of Hope, which is a 503(c)3 organization.
Divine Mercy Radio, with stations in Salina/Lindsborg, Hays and Great Bend, are hosting Genuis’ Concerts of Hope. For more information, go to dvmercy.com and search under “events” or call 785-656-0150.
