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"THE GREAT EMILIO" PERFORMS MUSICAL EXTRAVAGANZA AT THE FLAMINGO HILTON

30/09/1999

September 30, 1999
LAS VEGAS, NV - "The Great Emilio" brings an exciting new level of artistry to the Flamingo Hilton. The master pianist and showman is delighting audiences with his extraordinarily colorful music nightly in the Flamingo Room restaurant. When he plays classic melodies as "My Fair Lady," "Blue Moon," and "Honey," his audience can't resist the temptation to dance right next to his piano. "This is our idea of a good time!" says one elated couple from Webster, New York.

The Great Emilio has an eloquent style of piano playing that integrates traditional classical arrangements with contemporary and popular 1920's through 1940's music. He blends Liberace's style of sequin costumes with his own energy, creativity and flamboyant flair.

Emilio is a dynamic performer who plays from his heart. He embraces his audience with feeling and passion, a glint in his eye, a sparkling smile and ringers that move flawlessly across the keyboard in staccato-like succession.

A native of Argentina, he developed his natural talent at the early age of four. He went on to perfect his craft and gained his professional teachings at the National Conservatory in Argentina, and completed his classical training in Austria. From the age of 10 through his early teenage years, he has won a plethora of "1st Place Winner" awards.

Among his long list of accomplishments, Emilio has performed crowd-pleasing concert tours for the Cultural Celebration in Brazil, Ecuador and Honduras. His musical talent has overwhelmed audiences in great concert halls across the United States, Austria, Germany, France and England. He has even received an invitation to perform for Prince Charles in England. "The natural warmth and sincetity of this artist have endeared him to audiences wherever he has traveled and appeared, " notes the Suttgard News in Germany.

Emiliols uncanny likeness to Liberace only adds to his electrifying style of piano playing. When he entered the "Play-a-Like" contest at the Liberace Museum in 1993, he won First Place and received the prestigious Crystal Palace Award. The judges applauded his performance and said "He is the closest person we have ever seen who has a glimmering smile, electricity and flair, and can play the piano like Liberace.

His beautiful collection of solo piano compositions include memorable musical favorites as "Don't Cry for Me Argentina," "Love is a Many Splendored Thing" and "Memories." His performances are so mesmerizing that they have ignited courtships, rekindled lifelong memories and moved his audience to tears. "Not only his fingers are music, but the whole body is music...Emilio has the ability to be with the audience, there is no border between him and his audience... " (concert event coordinator, Pforzheim, Germany).

What is it that creates such a tremendous uproar of excitement in his audience? The warm-hearted romantic (Emilio) expresses it best, "I am a lover of life, people and music. I am motivated by the emotional connection I have with my audience. What my piano playing does to people makes me want to perform for them all night."

The Great Emilio is extremely talented and versatile. He has the ability to turn each performance into a show full of wonderful music, joy, glitter and personality. His listeners experience the magic of his music and return for more. "His music is just magnificent. I am so gladi was in Las Vegas to hear hinm I'll be back!" says Francis Hodge from Gainsville, Georgia.

His music is so exceptional that a German film company conducting a search for the greatest piano players across the world, contacted the Flamingo Hilton and asked to film The Great Emilio "live" in the Flamingo Room. The film crew taped his piano playing for over six hours. The program is scheduled to air on television in October 1999. After hearing such wonderful melodies played by The Great Emilio, audiences continue to ask where they can purchase more of his music. His superbly arranged CD has something for every music lover. Fascinating melodies as "Spanish Eyes," "All I Ask of You" and "Tico, Tico" are just a few of the extraordinary hits performed by The Great Emilio. The CD can be purchased at the Flamingo Hilton gift shop or by calling 1-800-299-2113.

The Great Emilio's grand performances attract fans from all over the world. Requests for more of his music is so spectacular that a fan club has been formed. Currently there are 500 members. To join the fan club, write to: The Great Emilio Fan Club, P.O. Box 30183, Las Vegas, Nevada 89173-0183.