June 15, 1997 | Press Democrat, The (Santa Rosa, CA)
Author: Dan Taylor Entertainment Editor | Page: Q27 | Section: ON Q| Column: Dan Taylor
Piano bravo: TV has been good to husband-and-wife piano duo Kirk Whipple and Marilyn Morales, too.
Last February, they appeared on Miami TV host Don Francisco's Spanish-language variety show, ``Sabado Gigante Internacional.''
``It's like the Spanish `Tonight' show,'' Whipple says.
The couple also played in December on Costa Rica's national telethon. Having connected with the Spanish-speaking market, Whipple and Morales (a native of Cuba) hope to tour South America and Spain.
In the meantime, the pianists plan two local concerts: 3-6 p.m. June 28 at Chateau Lanson, 1497 Hurlbut Lane, Sebastopol. The program includes ``Wedding Music for Two Pianos'' and the world premiere of ``Gourd Music for Solo Piano,'' both by W. A. Mathieu, ``Rumbada'' by Morales, and ``Esperando'' and selections from ``Elemental Portraits'' by Whipple. Poet Maureen Hurley will read original work based on ``Elemental Portraits.'' Admission: $15 per person; $25 per couple. Tickets: People's Music in Sebastopol.
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