Bradenton concert pianist Charles Harnish to play Feb. 28 at Hope Lutheran Church

Bradenton concert pianist Charles Harnish to play Feb. 28

BRADENTON -- Bradenton concert pianist Charles Harnish will play the first movement of the Grieg "Piano Concerto" with the Sarasota Concert Band at 4 p.m. Feb. 28 at Hope Lutheran Church.

Harnish was born and raised in Bradenton and earned his music degree from Florida State University.

He came back to Bradenton to be music director and organist at Hope Lutheran Church, 4635 26th St.

Last year, he played Gershwin's "Rhapsody in Blue" with the Sarasota Concert Band to a sell-out crowd.

Conductor William Barbanera will lead the 44-piece wind ensemble.

Founded by John Ringling, the Sarasota Concert Band is in its sixth decade performing a varied repertoire of classical and popular music with a distinctive American sound.

Other symphonic favorites on the program are "Egmont Overture" by Beethoven, "New World Symphony" by Dvorak, and "Captains and Kings" by Anderson.

For the contemporary portion, the Sarasota Concert Band will perform music of the Beatles and selections from "The Sound of Music."

Tickets are $10 at the door.

This story was originally published February 20, 2016 at 12:00 AM with the headline "Bradenton concert pianist Charles Harnish to play Feb. 28 at Hope Lutheran Church ."