News Release North Platte Public Library
The North Platte Public Library begins its 2021 Noon program series with a piano/violin duo concert on May 20th. Musicians, Kevin and Heidi Cheng from Central City will entertain attendees with a variety of music including Irish, Bluegrass, Oldies, World-Class Popular, Dance & Patriotic songs. They have been regular guests on the Nebraska the Good Life show and other programs, as well as being part of several symphony groups in Nebraska.
Kevin was born and raised in Taiwan, coming to Nebraska to study. While in high school, he was invited to play as a guest pianist with the Hastings Symphony. Kevin studied music at UNK. While at UNK, Kevin performed as guest soloist with Lincoln Symphony, Kearney Symphony, Sandhills Symphony, and Cherokee Symphony. Kevin has also served as guest pianist to work with Kearney High School Orchestra and Grand Island Senior High School Orchestra. Kevin was also invited as a guest pianist to perform at the Johnny Carson Theater in Norfolk in 2018. He has received an art council grant to premier Mendelssohn Piano Concerto in A Minor in the United States. He has also appeared on Kent Boughton's First Weather Alert and NTV's Good Life.
Heidi was born and raised in Kearney as the youngest of six children. She was homeschooled by her parents. During high school, she studied violin while playing in both the Kearney Symphony and Chamber orchestras. Heidi performed at the Masterworks Festival in Indiana in 2013. Heidi attended Central Community College in Grand Island to study occupational therapy. While serving as a therapist in Kearney after college, she has also served as the principal second violinist in Kearney Symphony Orchestra. Heidi is also a regular guest at Nebraska TV The Good Life show.
Heidi, together with Kevin, has been highly recommended by Nebraska superstar Johnny Ray Gomez as one of the best artists during his show on Boomer radio. They also provide live music for Kent Boughton's Outdoor Files on Sunday nights as the first musicians to provide background music for Nebraska TV. Kevin and Heidi have also been featured guest performers on News Channel Nebraska's Quarantine Tonight.
All noon programs are free and open to the public. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Library and private funding. The library is requesting people to pre-register to help plan seating.
Call the library at 308-535-8036, Ext. 3310.