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APA Classical Fellow Frederic Chiu Returns For Brunch Concert

By Jill Ditmire

Published January 26, 2016 at 12:00 AM EST

The American Pianists Association welcomes back 1985 Classical Fellow, Frederic Chiu, for a brunch concert at the Columbia Club

INDIANAPOLIS -- This weekend the American Pianists Association welcomes back its 1985 Classical Fellow, Frederic Chiu, with a brunch concert at the Columbia Club in downtown Indianapolis.

Chiu performs his “Classical Smackdown” where he pits the music of Debussy against Prokofiev. WFYI’s Jill Ditmire talked with Chiu about the upcoming concert which combines two of his favorite things — music and cooking.

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Jill Ditmire

Jill Ditmire was no stranger to the broadcast world. Her face and voice were a daily part of the lives of viewers and listeners in the Midwest for 25 years. She was the local news anchor during "All Things Considered" and a contributor to "Morning Edition," "Sound Medicine," "Art of the Matter “Curious Mix” and "Wednesday Live at 5:44." Jill's broadcast experience included anchoring and reporting news at television stations in Indianapolis, Detroit and Lafayette, including WTTV, WRTV, WLFI, WJBK, WTHR, WISH and the Ford Motor Company News Network. She produced her own television series on Indiana Public Television for eight years called “The Good Life” which showcased independent chefs, restaurants and local wineries.

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