Dr. Kostis Hassiotis

Dr. Kostis Hassiotis, an international oboist and professor, will visit Missouri Western State University for a guest lecture and guest recital on Wednesday, April 19. Both events are free and open to the public.

Dr. Hassiotis teaches at the University of Macedonia and the State Conservatory of Thessaloniki. As a soloist, he has performed throughout the world, including in Greece, Germany and England, playing both oboe and English horn. His repertoire includes masterpieces from the Baroque, Classical, Romantic and conventional 20th century music, as well as more contemporary pieces.

The guest lecture will be at 10 a.m. April 19 in the Instrumental Rehearsal Hall, Potter Hall room 108. The recital/master class will be at 3 p.m. April 19 in the Choral Rehearsal Hall, Potter Hall room 112.

Missouri Western State University is a comprehensive regional university providing a blend of traditional liberal arts and professional degree programs. The university offers student-centered, high quality instruction that focuses on experience-based learning, community service, and state-of-the-art technology. Missouri Western is located in St. Joseph, Mo., and is committed to the educational, economic, cultural and social development of the region it serves. Visit www.missouriwestern.edu.