Pianist adds his talents to Sunday services at Westminster


Pavel Petrov Courtesy photo

Pavel Petrov Courtesy photo

Virtuoso organist and pianist Pavel Petrov performs at the 9:30 a.m. traditional Sunday worship services at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 32111 Watergate Road, Westlake Village.

“Pavel Petrov is not only a great find for Westminster but also for the community around us. We are excited to invite anyone who enjoys masterful organ and piano performance to experience it live with us each Sunday morning,” said Ed Smart, director of music at the church.

Born in Pyatigorsk in southern Russia, Petrov made his solo debut at the Bolshoi Hall of the Moscow State Conservatory at age 14.

Since then, he has received critical acclaim for performances and festival participation throughout Russia, Europe, Asia and North America.

Trained in the traditions of Russian piano, Petrov graduated from the Moscow Central Music School for gifted children and earned a Master of Music in piano performance, pedagogy, chamber music and accompaniment from the Tchaikovsky Moscow State Conservatory.

Petrov also has the Artist Diploma and Master of Music in piano performance from the USC Thornton School of Music, where he is a doctoral candidate.

“This church has a legacy of valuing traditional worship and classical music, and the addition of Pavel helps us to continue with that focus as we move forward,” said the Rev. Dave Rohde, church pastor.

The church also offers contemporary worship with a praise band at 11:15 a.m.

For more information about worship services or church programs, call (818) 889-1491.