The 2025-26 The Carlos Moseley Chamber Music Series — named for the longtime New York Philharmonic leader who served as its managing director, president, and chairman — at Converse University concludes Monday, April 20 with a recital by Egyptian-American pianist Wael Farouk, a performer with deep ties to Spartanburg who has since built an international career. The performance takes place at Daniel Recital Hall beginning at 7:30 PM.
Farouk earned his Master of Music in Piano Performance at Converse in 2006, studying under Doug Weeks, and has spent the two decades since performing throughout Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas. He now teaches at the Manhattan School of Music and maintains a repertoire of more than 70 concertos and 60 recital programs. The New York Concert Review has described him as “formidable and magnificent,” and the Westphalen Bielefelder Zeitung praised his “absolute pianistic mastery.”
His return to Spartanburg for the Carlos Moseley Series finale closes a loop for a musician who first developed his artistry in this city — and gives Spartanburg audiences a rare opportunity to hear a world-class pianist in an intimate chamber setting.
The Carlos Moseley Chamber Music Series
The Carlos Moseley Chamber Music Series is named for Carlos DuPré Moseley, a Spartanburg native who served as chairman of the New York Philharmonic and was a pivotal figure in American cultural life. The series reflects his legacy by bringing internationally recognized performers to Spartanburg in the intimate setting of Daniel Recital Hall at Converse University, located at 405 Blackman Music Circle.
The series has hosted an extraordinary roster of artists over the years, including Yo-Yo Ma and Marilyn Horne, establishing itself as one of the finest chamber music presenting organizations in the Southeast. For Upstate residents, it offers the kind of concert experience more typically associated with major metropolitan venues, within their own community.
Tickets for the April 20 Wael Farouk recital include a post-concert champagne and hors d’oeuvres reception, giving attendees the opportunity to meet the performer and speak with him directly. This reception format is a hallmark of the Carlos Moseley Series, reinforcing its character as an intimate cultural gathering rather than a conventional large-hall performance.
Tickets are available through the Converse University Box Office by calling 864-596-9018 or emailing [email protected]. The box office is open Monday through Friday, 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Tickets can also be purchased online at converse.edu.
What’s Happening
Q: When and where is the Carlos Moseley Series finale?
A: The concert takes place Monday, April 20, 2026 at 7:30 PM at Daniel Recital Hall, Converse University, 405 Blackman Music Circle, Spartanburg.
Q: Who is Wael Farouk?
A: Wael Farouk is an Egyptian-American concert pianist who earned his Master of Music at Converse University in 2006 and now performs internationally while teaching at the Manhattan School of Music.
Q: What is included with the ticket?
A: All tickets include admission to the recital plus a post-concert champagne and hors d’oeuvres reception with the performer.
Q: How can I get tickets?
A: Contact the Converse Box Office at 864-596-9018 or [email protected], or purchase tickets online at converse.edu.