Classical pianist plays Carnegie Hall, correctional centers, now CCA

American classical pianist Simone Dinnerstein will perform at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 20, in Minsky Recital Hall at the University of Maine.

The Juilliard School graduate has played at correctional centers in Louisiana and Maryland and in 2014 she launched the “Bachpacking” initiative, wherein she takes a digital piano provided by Yamaha to public school classrooms to give interactive performances.

Dinnerstein gained an international following with her recording of “JS Bach Goldberg Variations,” which she raised funds to produce. It ranked No. 1 on the U.S. Billboard Classical Chart and was named to The New York Times Best of 2007 list.

The concert is part of the John I. and Elizabeth E. Patches Chamber Music Series. For more information and tickets, which are $8 for students and $35 for adults, including fees, visit the CCA website.