Cheek/Eikner Duo, soloist and pianist – April 10, 2016 3:00 PM First United Methodist Church

Nadine Cheek, mezzo-soprano, is a native of Georgia, where she completed a BM at Wesleyan

College (’79), studying with Norman McLean. She earned a Masters degree in Vocal Performance

at the College Conservatory of Music in Cincinnati.Edward Eikner attended Baylor on a Van

Cliburn scholarship and did all his graduate work at the Eastman School of Music in Rochester,

New York. Ms. Cheek is heard frequently in concert and recital across the United States and

in Europe. Mr. Eikner has performed on five continents and is constantly invited for return

engagements including dozens of tours of Europe, Asia, and South America.