An evening of outstanding classical music is planned for Sunday, February 15, 2026, at Lakeside United Methodist Church in St. Elmo. Presented by The Piatigorsky Foundation, the program will feature masterpieces performed by two outstanding Foundation artists: Evan Drachman, cello, and Efi Hackmey, piano. Jointly sponsored by the church and Trinity Star Arts Council, the event is offered to everyone free of charge.

Cellist Evan Drachman, Founder and Artistic Director of The Piatigorsky Foundation, has become highly sought after as a performer as well as an authority on the presentation of classical music in all venues and for all audiences. He has performed all over the U.S. and abroad, with several CD’s to his credit. His education includes studies at the Peabody Conservatory of Music, New England Conservatory and a BMA degree from Curtis Institute of Music. Mr. Drachman resides in Maryland with his wife Joan and their two sons, Eli and Oliver.

Efi Hackmey, Pianist, has appeared in many venues in the United States, including Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, and at the Kennedy Center, as well as in his native Israel as soloist with the Haifa Symphony Orchestra, Tel Aviv Museum of Art, and Jerusalem Music Center. Efi has also reached out to new audiences, touring West Texas and several other states. He holds a Doctor of Music degree from Indiana University and degrees in piano and conducting from Tel Aviv University.

For over 36 years, The Piatigorsky Foundation has combined artistic excellence and public outreach to create concerts that appeal to diverse audiences in communities all over the United States. Its mission is to increase awareness and appreciation of classical music, currently targeting communities across the East Texas region.

Evan Drachman established the foundation in 1990 in honor of his grandfather Gregor Piatigorsky, who deeply believed in the healing and inspirational power of classical music. He once said, “Music makes life better. Music is a necessity. It is rich…imaginative…magnificent. And it is for everyone.”

The Evan Drachman – Efi Hackmey Concert will be held at Lakeside United Methodist Church, 515 FM 416, St. Elmo, Texas, on February 15, at 6:00 P.M. Everyone is welcome.

For more information, please visit www.trinitystarartscouncil.org.