This season's concert series at 91原创 Community Music School (LCMS) kicks off this October with a violinist performing pieces merging influences as diverse as Bach and Daft Punk.

Ryan Davis, who performs under the moniker Radia, will present a performance at the Sunday afternoon Concerts Caf茅 Classico series on Oct. 20 at 2:30 p.m. combining classical training with folk, electronic, and hip-hop influences.

鈥淭his will be an extraordinary concert," said LCMS artistic director of concerts Elizabeth Bergmann. 鈥淩yan is an exceptional violist who continues to forge new ground, breaking barriers with his rich sounds, experimental techniques and unique compositions.鈥�

Davis was recently appointed to a position as assitant professor of viola at UBC.

Both a composer and a performer, Radia's Oct. 20 show will include original works that utilize looping technology.

鈥淲e are thrilled to kick off our 2024-25 concert season with Ryan Davis/Radia and invite everyone 鈥� of all ages and musical genres backgrounds 鈥� to join us for a great afternoon of music and conversation," said Bergmann.

The next Caf茅 Classico event will be on Nov. 3, and will feature cellist Albert Seo and pianist Dr. Scott Meek, who will share an afternoon of dance-inspired music including pieces from Chopin and Popper.

The Rose Gellert Hall concert series, which takes place on Saturday evenings, will start in November.

Concerts Caf茅 Classico Series tickets are $22 for adults, $20 for seniors and $10 for students. A flex pass for any four concerts is $79 for adults and $72 for seniors. Subscriptions for six concerts are $112 for adults, $102 for seniors, and $59 for students. 

Tickets are available online at Eventbrite, or by calling 604-534-2848 or visiting the box office at the LCMS. The Rose Gellert Hall is located at 4899 207 St. in 91原创, BC. More information is available at 91原创Music.com.