Steinway Artist - Don Irwin in Concert - Free

The Rosemount Area Arts Council will present

Steinway Artist - Don Irwin in Concert - FREE

Thursday, May 29, 2025, 7 pm
Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran (SOTV)
12650 Johnny Cake Ridge Road, Apple Valley, MN
No Tickets Required - Free will donations will be accepted.

Don Irwin continues to thrill music connoisseurs across the United States with his unique and innovative one man show. Irwin's passionate show stopping musical prowess creates an atmosphere that is both warm and invigorating; leaving audiences spellbound and overjoyed. While playing, the artist communicates the sentiments of his heart and soul, touching the spirit of the listener and causing them to experience an array of emotions. Few musicians are able to make such a connection.
As a classically trained musician, Don Irwin surprises many with his very versatile non-classical repertoire. He studied Piano Performance and received a Bachelor of Music degree at the University of Illinois. His expansive musical styling allowed him to work as a recording studio musician for artists such as Prince, Donna Summer, and many others.

History of the Steinway Piano at Shepherd of the Valley

According to Deacon Mark Ertl, the Hamburg Steinway was built in Germany in 1976 and purchased in London by Richard Carpenter (of The Carpenters). He used it for two years, then sold it to the record producer Phil Ramone. Phil is known for producing the very first CD, (Billy Joel’s 52nd Street) as well as producing Frank Sinatra’s Duets albums. The piano has been played by Billy Joel, Carly Simon, Quincy Jones and leased for a time by Andre’ Previn. When Phil traded the piano for a Yamaha with digital capacity, the Steinway ended up in a warehouse in the Twin Cities. That is where the Piano Committee of Shepherd of the Valley found it. They were very taken with the inherent beauty of the instrument, purchased it, and retained the services of Mark Bunker, Piano Technician for the Ordway, for its refurbishment. Mark restrung the entire piano and replaced all the pads, silencers, etc.

The Rosemount Area Arts Council is very excited to bring this concert to the community free of charge.