Performance Overview

Find stillness, memory and the quiet beauty of nature in a piano recital shaped by reflection, atmosphere and listening. Pianist C.J. Everett uses “summer petrichor” as a descriptor for the scent and sensation of rain after heat, becoming an entry point into a program centered on calm, introspection and the subtle power of sound. Music by Olivier Messiaen anchors the recital, offering detailed depictions of natural life through his vivid musical language. More than a performance, this recital creates a space for deep listening — inviting dancers, musicians and the wider community to experience music not as background or function, but as expressive art in its own right.