A native of Havana, Cuba, Dr. Darío Martín is a dynamic and versatile pianist whose international career spans solo performance, chamber music, and collaborative piano. A prize-winning artist, Dr. Martin has earned first prizes in prestigious piano competitions in Costa Rica, Cuba, Mexico and the United States. He serves as Assistant Teaching Professor of Piano at University of Tennessee-Knoxville, and is no stranger to USM audiences, having served at USM as Staff Collaborative Pianist. His recital will feature a selection of pieces by Scarlatti, Liszt, Chiquinha Gonzaga and Carlos Fariñas.