Pianist Luke Raffanti
COMMUNITY News:
The community is invited to enjoy the upcoming TGIF Concert featuring pianist Luke Raffanti at the First Presbyterian Church in Santa Fe.
First Presbyterian offers weekly recitals 5:30-6 p.m. on Fridays. These concerts are free and open to all.
A freewill offering for the recital fund will be received.
Details:
- Date: Jan 5, 2026
- Time: 5:30 p.m. (doors open at 5:15 p.m.)
- What: Luke Raffanti, piano
- Music: Leontovich, Ravel, Schubert, Rachmaninoff, Faure, Brahms and Scarlatti
- Where: First Presbyterian Church, 208 Grant Ave. in Santa Fe
- Admission: Freewill offering and open to all
For More Information, call 505.982.8544.
Program:
- Leontovich Arr. L. Raffanti Carol of the Bells
- Ravel Jeux d’eau
- Schubert Impromptu in A flat major Op. 142 No. 2
- Rachmaninoff Preludes in G major and B minor Op 32 Nos. 5, 10
- Faure Barcarolle in G flat major
- Brahms Intermezzo Op. 116 No. 4
- Scarlatti Sonatas in B minor, D minor
About Luke Raffanti:
Born in Northern California, Luke Raffanti is a frequent piano performer around Seattle. He holds dual degrees in classical piano performance and environmental studies from the renowned Oberlin College and Conservatory of Music. He has performed in several countries, including Germany, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Hungary, and Canada. Since moving to Seattle, Luke earned the gold medal in the Chopin Northwest competition. He has collaborated with various professional opera companies including Seattle Opera, Seattle Modern Opera Company, Northwest Opera in Schools, and numerous individual professional vocalists. Recently was featured as collaborator and soloist on Classical King FM. He performs frequently at house concerts, retirement homes, and for benefit concerts, and he maintains a private piano studio of roughly 40 students.