Award-winning French pianist Pierre-Laurent Aimard, noted for his mastery of both classic and contemporary works, plays a recital Sunday night in UNC’s Memorial Hall for the Carolina Performing Arts series. His program includes Schumann’s 12 Symphonic Etudes, Debussy’s Preludes, Book II and Heinz Holliger’s “Elis – Three Night Pieces.” 7:30 p.m. $19-$59. 919-843-3333; carolinaperformingarts.org.


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