Karén Hakobyan (Photo Credit: Brittany Gray Photography)

Karén Hakobyan, a University of Utah alumnus who now makes his home in New York City, will return to Salt Lake City Wednesday to give a recital. Part of the U.’s Piano Centennial Celebration Series, the program will include music by Beethoven, Ravel, Gershwin, Rachmaninoff, Horowitz, Scriabin and Armenian composer Arno Babadjanian. Hakobyan will also play some of his own works.

The recital takes place in Libby Gardner Concert Hall on the U. campus. Tickets are $10 for general admission and $6 for students and are available at the door. There will be free admission for those with a University of Utah ID.