NQC Artist Spotlight To Include Tribute To Anthony Burger

The National Quartet Convention has announced that the Thursday afternoon Artist Spotlight Showcase, scheduled to take place on Thursday, September 14, will feature two of Southern Gospel Music’s most popular solo artists, as well as a special tribute to legendary pianist Anthony Burger. The Showcase originally was scheduled to feature Janet Paschal, Ivan Parker and Anthony Burger; however, as a result of Burger’s untimely death in February, the NQC Board of Directors made the decision to proceed with the Showcase and include a special tribute to the talented musician. The Showcase will feature Paschal and Parker, long-time friends of Burger, and the Burger Tribute, which will include multiple performance clips and excerpts from the Burger Memorial Service.

Additionally, Steinway Pianos, which endorsed Burger, will be displaying a Steinway concert grand piano in the Exhibit Hall Lobby of the Kentucky Fair & Expo Center. The Steinway will be displayed in Burger’s memory, and several artifacts from Burger’s home will also be displayed on the piano.

The Artist Spotlight Showcase featuring Janet Paschal, Ivan Parker and the Burger Tribute will take place at the Kentucky Fair & Expo Center in Louisville, KY, during the National Quartet Convention, which will be held throughout the week of September 11, 2006. To obtain complete information regarding the National Quartet Convention and to purchase tickets for the Artist Spotlight Showcase, call 1-800-846-8499 or visit www.natqc.com.