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On this special episode, Little Kids, Big Hearts host Todd Loyd chats with award-winning composer, lyricist & performer Lance Horne
In this episode of The Piano Pod, Mastering Musical Heritage—Exploring Spanish Piano Traditions and Embracing Puerto Rican Identity, I had the privilege of speaking with José Ramos Santana, a Steinway Artist and one of the foremost interpreters of Spanish and Latin American piano music. This conversation is a deep dive into the passion, heritage, and evolution of Spanish and Caribbean piano traditions.From the expressive genius of Albéniz, Granados, and de Falla to the rich cultural legacy of Puerto Rican composers, José shares his insights on interpreting this repertoire with authenticity and heart. He reflects on his journey from Puerto Rico to Juilliard, the mentorship of Alicia de Larrocha, and his ongoing mission to mentor the next generation of pianists through meaningful cultural connection.
Enjoy the Trailer of The Piano Pod's Upcoming Episode feat. Jose Ramos Santana! Finally! After a one-episode (2-week) delay due to technical issues, The Piano Pod is back with a powerful conversation!
Born in the Pinar del Río province of Cuba, Steinway Artist, Grammy Nominated, and 2014 Jalc Millennium Swing Award! recipient pianist and composer Elio Villafranca was classically trained in percussion and composition at the Instituto Superior de Arte in Havana, Cuba. Since he arrived in the U.S. in mid-1995, Elio Villafranca has been at the forefront of the latest generation of remarkable pianists, composers, and bandleaders. NYC Jazz Record selected his concert Letters to Mother Africa as Best Concerts in 2016. In 2015, Mr. Villafranca was among the 5 pianists hand-picked by Chick Corea to perform at the first Chick Corea Jazz Festival, curated by Chick himself at JALC. Elio Villafranca's new album Caribbean Tinge (Motema), received a 2014 Preis der Deutschen Schallplattenkritik Nomination by the German Records Critics Award, as well has been selected by JazzTimes and DownBeat magazines for a feature on their very competitive section Editor's Pick. He also received a 2010 Grammy Nomination in the Best Latin Jazz Album of the Year category. In 2008 The Jazz Corner nominated Elio Villafranca as pianist of the year. That year, Mr. Villafranca was also honored by BMI with the BMI Jazz Guaranty Award. He received the first NFA/Heineken Green Ribbon Master Artist Music Grant for the creation of his Concerto for Mariachi, for Afro-Cuban Percussion and Symphony Orchestra. Finally, his first album, Incantations/ Encantaciones, featuring Pat Martino, Terell Stafford, and Dafnis Prieto was ranked amongst the 50 best jazz albums of the year by JazzTimes magazine in 2003. Over the years Elio Villafranca has recorded and performed nationally and internationally as a leader, featuring jazz master artists such as Pat Martino, Terell Stafford, Billy Hart, Paquito D'Rivera, Eric Alexander, Lewis Nash, David Murray, and Wynton Marsalis among others. As a sideman, Elio Villafranca has collaborated with leading jazz and Latin jazz artists including: Chick Corea, Jon Faddis, Billy Harper, Sonny Fortune, Giovanni Hidalgo, Miguel Zenón, and Johnny Pacheco among others. This year, in 2017 Elio Villafranca received The Sunshine Award, founded in 1989 to recognize excellence in the performing arts, education, science and sports of the various Caribbean countries, South America, Central America, and Africa. He is based in New York City and he is a faculty member of Temple University, Philadelphia, The Juilliard School of Music, New York University, and Manhattan School of Music in NYC.
Steinway Artist, jazz pianist, composer, and lecturer Dan Knight plays requests from listeners in exchange for holiday stories.
Here is the official trailer of TPP Season 5 Episode 5, "Dances, Improvisations, and Song: Exploring Mark Markham's Legacy and Journey of Passion, Artistry, and Deep Collaborations," feat. Mark Markham.
This episode is brought to you by Keys 2 Success, bringing classical music opportunities to Newark and its surrounding suburban communities Visit their website to learn more.Curious about which episode has the most name drops? Look no further—this one with Jed Distler takes the crown!The Piano Pod had an exciting conversation with Jed Distler, composer, Steinway Artist, educator, and host of the renowned radio show Between the Keys.In this episode, you will hear:Insider scoop on Between the Keys, Jed's 9-plus-year-running radio show on WWFMJed's wisdom on what makes a great recording and the importance of thoughtful programmingHis take on the future of CDs in the age of streamingFrom Mahler symphonies to innovative 4-hand piano literature, Jed's creative performances stand outHis take on balancing personal achievement with building community and lasting relationshipsExciting new ventures like The Piano Maven podcast and his ambitious project composing 1,827 Bagatelles to honor Beethoven's 250th death anniversary in 2027This conversation is packed with the names of brilliant yet underappreciated composers of our time, along with wisdom, authenticity, and joy you won't want to miss!
We had the pleasure of interviewing Gina Alice over Zoom video!International star, accomplished pianist, and dynamic vocalist Gina Alice shares her debut single “Slo-Mo” available now. It stands out as her first release for Republic Records, following her recent signing to the label. Listen to “Slo-Mo” HERE. Known worldwide for her impressive instrumentation, the track illustrates another facet of her artistry for the first time as she leans into a seductive blend of pop, R&B and cinematic soul. Meanwhile, she showcases her range on “Slo-Mo.” Handclaps accent the synth-laden production, while her voice hovers over the soundscape. She opens up without filter, and she issues a flirty invitation on the chorus, “Turn the lights low, love me slo-mo.”About the song, she commented, “It started with me playing piano chords. I was vibing over the harmonies and finding the mood. It's more of a sexy and vibey song. It's about this feeling when you meet someone and connect. You really feel the good moments, but they pass too fast, so you want them in ‘Slo-Mo'. When you hear it, I hope you feel yourself and have fun in the moment.”Gina has made headlines throughout 2024. She collaborated with her husband and iconic pianist Lang Lang on his latest full-length album, Saint-Saëns. She notably contributed to 18 of the 32 total tracks.Now, she embarks on her biggest, boldest, and brightest chapter yet with more music to come, beginning with “Slo-Mo.”ABOUT GINA ALICE:Renowned for her virtuosic piano playing on stages around the globe, vibrant personality on television in Asia, and inimitable presence, Gina Alice has emerged as an international star on her own terms. Balancing classical prestige and fashion-forward panache, she's the rare force of nature to be selected as an official Steinway Artist and grace the pages of Vogue, Elle, and Harper's Bazaar in addition to locking down alliances with Dior, Guerlain, De Beers, and Roger Vivier. She shines in her mega-popular reality show Gina's Motel—which averages a weekly audience of 300 million-plus across China. Following widespread success in classical with her acclaimed Wonderworld album and more, Gina started to showcase her voice. Disney recruited her to bring “River of Memories” to life in the Chinese version of the blockbuster Frozen 2. Collaborating with husband Lang Lang on his The Disney Book LP, she notably performed “When You Wish Upon a Star” in Chinese, English, and Korean for the project. Not to mention, the couple co-starred in the Disney+ special, Lang Lang Plays Disney. Simultaneously, she performed on some of the most hallowed stages in the world, including Hollywood Bowl, Radio City Music Hall, Carnegie Hall, and Royal Albert Hall. As if sharing a secret she couldn't wait to disclose, she finally realizes one of her most intimate dreams, picking up the microphone and making her pop debut as a solo artist for Republic Records in 2024.Stay tuned for more news and announcements coming soon.We want to hear from you! Please email Hello@BringinitBackwards.comwww.BringinitBackwards.com#podcast #interview #bringinbackpod #GinaAlice #LangLang#NewMusic #ZoomListen & Subscribe to BiBhttps://www.bringinitbackwards.com/followFollow our podcast on Instagram and Twitter! https://www.facebook.com/groups/bringinbackpodBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bringin-it-backwards--4972373/support.
Get ready for an exhilarating conversation with Kristhyan Benitez, a Grammy-winning concert pianist and esteemed Steinway Artist known for his mastery of Latin American music, for our upcoming episode!In our discussion, we delved into Kristhyan's impressive career accomplishments, exploring his numerous stellar awards and recognitions, and examining how his diverse identity shapes his creative journey.In this revealing interview, we'll touch upon✅ Kristhyan's critically acclaimed third studio album, "Latin American Classics," which clinched the Latin Grammy for "Best Classical Album" in 2021.✅ His Passion for Piano Exploration through Improvisation: insights into his creative process when approaching improvisation in both studio and live settings.✅ Collaborations with Renowned Figures, Spanning from Legendary Conductors to Latin American Music Icons.✅ The Influence of Identity Complexity on Artistic Expression and Career Trajectory.✅ His exciting venture with his alter-ego, "Benitez," experimenting with electro-acoustic music.And much more!
Where you grow up can have a huge influence on you, from the friends you make to the schools you attend. And while it's not always recognized as such, Montreal is a uniquely vibrant and diverse city, with exceptionally high rates of integration that set it apart from other cosmopolitan areas like New York and Los Angeles, both of which are home to diverse communities, but still contend with high levels of segregation.Today we are joined by Ric'key Pageot, an accomplished LA-based musician and Steinway Artist who has played piano and accordion for the likes of Diana Ross, Madonna, Cher, Dr. John, and many more. In this conversation, we talk with Ric'key about his upbringing in Montreal, how it exposed him to different cultures, why he was set on attending McGill University, and how his career has unfolded since. He describes what it was like growing up in a family filled with talented musicians — and the various concerts they held — before reflecting on his time at McGill and how it prepared him for life as a performer. We also talk about Parlor Social, the band that he started with his wife, Dessy Di Lauro, and how their music pays homage to Harlem Renaissance culture while also moving it forward.Ric'key's life as a musician has led him down some incredible paths, and in today's show he reflects on his journey, the many lessons he's learned, and some of the amazing people he's met along the way. So sit back, relax, and tune in to this fascinating conversation with Ric'key Pageot!Key Points From This Episode:Ric'key's upbringing in Montreal and what it was like being part of a musical household.How he discovered the piano and the jam sessions he had with his family.Ric'key's Haitian heritage and how it influenced his career as a musician.The story of how he would sometimes bump into Justin Trudeau as a child.Some facts about the professional art school Ric'key attended as a teenager.The music that inspired Ric'key growing up: classical music, R&B, and hip-hop.Why Ric'key decided to earn his BA in jazz performance at McGill University in Montreal.How combo class prepared Ric'key to become a professional jazz musician.An overview of the traditional jazz musicians that have had the biggest influence on Ric'key.Ric'key's first tour with Madonna and how he met Herbie Hancock.What it was like being a touring musician while still studying at McGill.Ric'key's experience with Dr. John and his band.The diversity of Montreal, why it's uniquely well-integrated, and the positive impact this had on Ric'key.What it was like working for Cirque du Soleil.Why he learned to play the accordion and how that helped him get a job with Madonna.Ric'key and his wife Dessy Di Lauro's group, Parlor Social, and how their music pays homage to Harlem Renaissance culture while also moving it forward.How the COVID-19 pandemic affected Parlor Social. Hear about their upcoming performance at the Newport Beach Jazz Festival.Links Mentioned in Today's Episode:Ric'key Pageot on LinkedInRic'key Pageot on InstagramRic'key Pageot - Steinway & SonsMadonnaChristina AguileraDiana...
Where you grow up can have a huge influence on you, from the friends you make to the schools you attend. And while it's not always recognized as such, Montreal is a uniquely vibrant and diverse city, with exceptionally high rates of integration that set it apart from other cosmopolitan areas like New York and Los Angeles, both of which are home to diverse communities, but still contend with high levels of segregation.Today we are joined by Ric'key Pageot, an accomplished LA-based musician and Steinway Artist who has played piano and accordion for the likes of Diana Ross, Madonna, Cher, Dr. John, and many more. In this conversation, we talk with Ric'key about his upbringing in Montreal, how it exposed him to different cultures, why he was set on attending McGill University, and how his career has unfolded since. He describes what it was like growing up in a family filled with talented musicians — and the various concerts they held — before reflecting on his time at McGill and how it prepared him for life as a performer. We also talk about Parlor Social, the band that he started with his wife, Dessy Di Lauro, and how their music pays homage to Harlem Renaissance culture while also moving it forward.Ric'key's life as a musician has led him down some incredible paths, and in today's show he reflects on his journey, the many lessons he's learned, and some of the amazing people he's met along the way. So sit back, relax, and tune in to this fascinating conversation with Ric'key Pageot!Key Points From This Episode:Ric'key's upbringing in Montreal and what it was like being part of a musical household.How he discovered the piano and the jam sessions he had with his family.Ric'key's Haitian heritage and how it influenced his career as a musician.The story of how he would sometimes bump into Justin Trudeau as a child.Some facts about the professional art school Ric'key attended as a teenager.The music that inspired Ric'key growing up: classical music, R&B, and hip-hop.Why Ric'key decided to earn his BA in jazz performance at McGill University in Montreal.How combo class prepared Ric'key to become a professional jazz musician.An overview of the traditional jazz musicians that have had the biggest influence on Ric'key.Ric'key's first tour with Madonna and how he met Herbie Hancock.What it was like being a touring musician while still studying at McGill.Ric'key's experience with Dr. John and his band.The diversity of Montreal, why it's uniquely well-integrated, and the positive impact this had on Ric'key.What it was like working for Cirque du Soleil.Why he learned to play the accordion and how that helped him get a job with Madonna.Ric'key and his wife Dessy Di Lauro's group, Parlor Social, and how their music pays homage to Harlem Renaissance culture while also moving it forward.How the COVID-19 pandemic affected Parlor Social. Hear about their upcoming performance at the Newport Beach Jazz Festival.Links Mentioned in Today's Episode:Ric'key Pageot on LinkedInRic'key Pageot on InstagramRic'key Pageot - Steinway & SonsMadonnaChristina AguileraDiana...
Steinway Artist Ádám György will play his own transcription of the Union of European Football Associations Champions League Anthem at the UEFA Final Saturday June 10 in Istanbul. György joins Soundboard to discuss football and Franz Liszt.
Friends,We're taking a little break this weekend and posting for the first time one of our earlier podcasts (pre-Substack) with frequent guest, Allen Barton. Allen is a playwright, director, acting teacher, CEO/Owner of the Beverly Hills Playhouse, classical pianist (Steinway Artist), and cousin to jazz saxophonist Paul Desmond. Now there's a rich provenance. Bottom line—Allen is an artist!You'll enjoy this lively conversation about art and the suffocating “primrose path” that the woke are mandating we follow.Share Entering Stage Right with a friend, and…Thank You for Joining Us!Philip & D. Paul This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit enteringstageright.substack.com
Isaiah J. Thompson is a finalist for the 2023 American Pianists Association (APA) Jazz Competition. Isaiah is a jazz pianist, composer and bandleader from West Orange, New Jersey. He began studying at The Calderone School of Music at an early age, and soon after continued his studies with Jazz House Kids and NJPAC Jazz For Teens. He received both his bachelor's and master's from The Juilliard School, was awarded the 2018 Lincoln Center Emerging Artist Award and earned Second Place in the 2018 Thelonious Monk (now Herbie Hancock) Institute of Jazz International Piano Competition. Isaiah has since performed with major artists including Ron Carter, John Pizzarelli, Christian McBride, Steve Turre and Buster Williams. He was featured on the Golden Globe-nominated soundtrack for "Motherless Brooklyn" and was named a Steinway Artist. Isaiah made his recording debut on Jazz at Lincoln Center's Blue Engine Records' release, “Handful of Keys” with the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis, and he released his debut album as a leader, "Isaiah J. Thompson Plays the Music of Buddy Montgomery" in 2020.
Gúnyt űznek Harryből, most minden titkáról lerántják a leplet hirado.hu 2023-03-24 05:13:00 Bulvár Harry herceg A sussexi herceg januárban megjelent önéletrajzi könyve nem aratott osztatlan sikert a rajongók körében, ellenben számtalan vicc forrása lett az utóbbi hónapokban. „Kommunista volt-e Petőfi? Néger volt-e Kossuth?” Könyves Magazin 2023-03-23 17:41:16 Könyv Telefon 1956 Kommunista Arany János Népes publikum gyűlt össze szerda este az Arany János utcai Blinken Osa Archívum előadótermének impozáns üvegteteje alatt. Páran a Petőfi minden időben: A Petőfi-kultusz politikai változásai 1942 és 1956 között című kamaratárlat falakra aggatott dokumentumaival ismerkedtünk, mások pötyögtek, vagy híreket olvastak a telefonjukon, esetleg rég látott Kokainmedve: Elizabeth Banks különös sikertörténete Mafab 2023-03-24 05:43:01 Film Drog Kokainmedve. Már a cím is egy nagy őrültség, ennek következményeképp vártam is egy nagy őrültséget, de csak egy gyenge bohózatot kaptam. Kár! A történetet nem is ismertetném, hiszen gondolom, mindenki hallott róla valamilyen formában. Sokkal érdekesebb tény az, hogy az azóta már megboldogult Ray Liottának ez az utolsó filmje. Liottának ennél azért Egyvalami nehezebb egy baba örökbe adásánál 24.hu 2023-03-23 21:27:45 Film Mozi Rég láthattunk olyan körömrágósan izgalmas történetet a mozikban, mint a Hat hét. Könnyen lehet, hogy Szakonyi Noémi Veronika első rendezése lesz az idei év legjobb magyar filmje. Megválasztották a debreceni Csokonai Nemzeti Színház új igazgatóját Librarius 2023-03-24 07:59:40 Színpad Oktatás Hajdú-Bihar Debrecen egyetem Színház Nemzeti Színház SZFE Magyar Művészeti Akadémia Mátyássy Szabolcs a Színház és Filmművészeti Egyetem adjunktusa, a Magyar Művészeti Akadémia köztestületi tagja... 20 éve jelent meg a Linkin Park legsikeresebb lemeze, a Meteora Telex 2023-03-23 18:01:57 Zene Világűr Linkin Park Az After Podcast legújabb részében a most 20 éves Meteora albumot vesszük át. A Linkin Park második nagylemezének idején volt leginkább a csúcsán a zenekar, és már itt is nagyon lehetett érezni, milyen démonokkal küzd a zenekar évekkel később öngyilkosságot elkövető énekese, Chester Bennington. Shadow and Bone 2. évad: Kicsit keszekusza, de nem lehet abbahagyni Coloré 2023-03-24 07:00:00 Film Netflix Megérkezett a Shadow and Bone, Árnyék és csont sorozat második évada a Netflixre. Az epizódok nemrég debütáltak, rengetegen várták már az új részeket, hogy azonnal lecsaphassanak rá. De megérte rá várni? Az Imposztor az Rtl-en látható Mácsai Pál és Alföldi Róbert főszereplésével Színház.online 2023-03-24 09:11:46 Film Áramszünet Alföldi Róbert Erős Antónia Már streamelhető az Rtl+ kínálatában az Imposztor című, 19 perces alkotás, melyben komoly szerep jut az Rtl híradójának: a film nyitányaként Erős Antónia tájékoztat a közelgő budapesti áramszünetről, személyével egyszersmind megadva a hiteles alaphangot a közelgő váratlan esemény izgalmához. Rosszullét kerülgette a nézőket egy horrorfilmtől az Egyesült Államokban UZine 2023-03-24 10:05:52 Film USA Apple Okosóra Pulzus Többen rosszullétre panaszkodtak a nézők közül a The Outwaters című horrorfilm amerikai vetítése közben, és olyan is akadt, aki azt mondta: Apple Watch okosórája kétszer is figyelmeztetést küldött, mert a pulzusa az egekbe szökött. Nem egyedülálló eset, hogy egy horrorfilm annyira kiveri a biztosítékot a nézőknél, hogy rosszulléttel küszködve jönn Farkas Gábor szólóestjével folytatódik a Zeneakadémia Nagytermében az MVM-koncertek sorozata Magyar Hírlap 2023-03-23 17:31:19 Zene Koncert Zeneakadémia MVM Koncertek A zongoraművész 2017 óta a „Steinway Artist” cím birtokosa, valamint a Tokyo College of Music professzora. Tedi Papavramival ad koncertet az Anima Musicae Kamarazenekar Fidelio 2023-03-24 10:05:00 Zene Koncert A Grandioso-sorozat harmadik koncertjén, április 22-én ismét egy világhírű hegedűművésszel, Tedi Papavramival ismerteti meg a hazai közönséget az Anima Musicae Kamarazenekar.
Gúnyt űznek Harryből, most minden titkáról lerántják a leplet hirado.hu 2023-03-24 05:13:00 Bulvár Harry herceg A sussexi herceg januárban megjelent önéletrajzi könyve nem aratott osztatlan sikert a rajongók körében, ellenben számtalan vicc forrása lett az utóbbi hónapokban. „Kommunista volt-e Petőfi? Néger volt-e Kossuth?” Könyves Magazin 2023-03-23 17:41:16 Könyv Telefon 1956 Kommunista Arany János Népes publikum gyűlt össze szerda este az Arany János utcai Blinken Osa Archívum előadótermének impozáns üvegteteje alatt. Páran a Petőfi minden időben: A Petőfi-kultusz politikai változásai 1942 és 1956 között című kamaratárlat falakra aggatott dokumentumaival ismerkedtünk, mások pötyögtek, vagy híreket olvastak a telefonjukon, esetleg rég látott Kokainmedve: Elizabeth Banks különös sikertörténete Mafab 2023-03-24 05:43:01 Film Drog Kokainmedve. Már a cím is egy nagy őrültség, ennek következményeképp vártam is egy nagy őrültséget, de csak egy gyenge bohózatot kaptam. Kár! A történetet nem is ismertetném, hiszen gondolom, mindenki hallott róla valamilyen formában. Sokkal érdekesebb tény az, hogy az azóta már megboldogult Ray Liottának ez az utolsó filmje. Liottának ennél azért Egyvalami nehezebb egy baba örökbe adásánál 24.hu 2023-03-23 21:27:45 Film Mozi Rég láthattunk olyan körömrágósan izgalmas történetet a mozikban, mint a Hat hét. Könnyen lehet, hogy Szakonyi Noémi Veronika első rendezése lesz az idei év legjobb magyar filmje. Megválasztották a debreceni Csokonai Nemzeti Színház új igazgatóját Librarius 2023-03-24 07:59:40 Színpad Oktatás Hajdú-Bihar Debrecen egyetem Színház Nemzeti Színház SZFE Magyar Művészeti Akadémia Mátyássy Szabolcs a Színház és Filmművészeti Egyetem adjunktusa, a Magyar Művészeti Akadémia köztestületi tagja... 20 éve jelent meg a Linkin Park legsikeresebb lemeze, a Meteora Telex 2023-03-23 18:01:57 Zene Világűr Linkin Park Az After Podcast legújabb részében a most 20 éves Meteora albumot vesszük át. A Linkin Park második nagylemezének idején volt leginkább a csúcsán a zenekar, és már itt is nagyon lehetett érezni, milyen démonokkal küzd a zenekar évekkel később öngyilkosságot elkövető énekese, Chester Bennington. Shadow and Bone 2. évad: Kicsit keszekusza, de nem lehet abbahagyni Coloré 2023-03-24 07:00:00 Film Netflix Megérkezett a Shadow and Bone, Árnyék és csont sorozat második évada a Netflixre. Az epizódok nemrég debütáltak, rengetegen várták már az új részeket, hogy azonnal lecsaphassanak rá. De megérte rá várni? Az Imposztor az Rtl-en látható Mácsai Pál és Alföldi Róbert főszereplésével Színház.online 2023-03-24 09:11:46 Film Áramszünet Alföldi Róbert Erős Antónia Már streamelhető az Rtl+ kínálatában az Imposztor című, 19 perces alkotás, melyben komoly szerep jut az Rtl híradójának: a film nyitányaként Erős Antónia tájékoztat a közelgő budapesti áramszünetről, személyével egyszersmind megadva a hiteles alaphangot a közelgő váratlan esemény izgalmához. Rosszullét kerülgette a nézőket egy horrorfilmtől az Egyesült Államokban UZine 2023-03-24 10:05:52 Film USA Apple Okosóra Pulzus Többen rosszullétre panaszkodtak a nézők közül a The Outwaters című horrorfilm amerikai vetítése közben, és olyan is akadt, aki azt mondta: Apple Watch okosórája kétszer is figyelmeztetést küldött, mert a pulzusa az egekbe szökött. Nem egyedülálló eset, hogy egy horrorfilm annyira kiveri a biztosítékot a nézőknél, hogy rosszulléttel küszködve jönn Farkas Gábor szólóestjével folytatódik a Zeneakadémia Nagytermében az MVM-koncertek sorozata Magyar Hírlap 2023-03-23 17:31:19 Zene Koncert Zeneakadémia MVM Koncertek A zongoraművész 2017 óta a „Steinway Artist” cím birtokosa, valamint a Tokyo College of Music professzora. Tedi Papavramival ad koncertet az Anima Musicae Kamarazenekar Fidelio 2023-03-24 10:05:00 Zene Koncert A Grandioso-sorozat harmadik koncertjén, április 22-én ismét egy világhírű hegedűművésszel, Tedi Papavramival ismerteti meg a hazai közönséget az Anima Musicae Kamarazenekar.
Dear Listeners,Our special guest this week is Allen Barton, Owner/CEO of the Beverly Hills Playhouse.Allen is a nationally known acting teacher, a Steinway Artist (concert pianist), and an accomplished playwright. We won't hold his Harvard pedigree against him, for Allen is “fighting the good fight” for freedom of artistic expression in the theatre and broader Hollywood community.Courageously, after Covid shutdowns and being cancelled by many, Allen has kept the esteemed doors of the Beverly Hill Playhouse open, writing on his website (bhplayhouse.com): “At this stage (the physical stage at the BHP), anything goes. Any writer goes. Anything any writer wants to say — they get to say it, the actors get to act it.” The result: The Beverly Hills Playhouse is flourishing.Simply put: Allen is a great advocate for freedom. Thanks for joining us, Allen, on this, your third podcast. And thank you, friends, for joining us in this lively conversation.Enjoy,Philip & D. Paul This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit enteringstageright.substack.com
Australian born pianist Rita Reichman began her performance career as a 3 year old child prodigy, the performance being on ABC TV.She has had an extraordinary education, beginning here with Jascha Spivakovsky and then at age 9 was invited to study at the Interlochen Center for the Arts in Michigan.Two years later she was accepted to study at the Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia, as one of their youngest student, obtaining a Bachelors Degree at 17.This was followed by a Masters Degree from The Juilliard School in New York at 20.She continues her international performance career as soloist , recording artist, chamber musician. and is in much demand to give master classes.She was Head of Piano at the Australian National Academy of Music for 10 years, and is much sought after as an adjudicator of international piano competitions, and pedagogue, with many of her students going on to have international careers of their own.Rita has performed in China, South Africa, Europe North and South America, Canada, Russia and of course all over Australia. She has performed in the White House for the presidents of the United States and Brazil and was invited to perform for the (then) Prince Charles and Princess Diana when they were on their Australian tour.Rita was awarded the prestigious title of Steinway Artist.Deborah's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/what.ive.learnt/Mind, Film and Publishing: https://www.mindfilmandpublishing.com/Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/what-ive-learnt/id153556330Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3TQjCspxcrSi4yw2YugxBkBuzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1365850
Cindy is a classical piano producer at New York Carnegie Hall. She has been involved in sold out concerts in UBC Chan Centre (Vancouver), United Nations Day Gala (New York), Carnegie Hall: Weill Hall & Zankel Hall & Stern Auditorium (New York), Tainan Cultural Center, and Asia Pacific. Cindy specializes in bringing classical pianists to the international stage. She is an ex-Investment Banker., but forever finance girl. Pecha-Kucha Speaker 2020Cindy is a Taiwanese-Canadian living in New York and Hungary Budapest and traveling the world producing concert tours. One of her artists is Adam Gyorgy, Pianist and at the end of this episode is a beautiful version he recorded at of La Campanella by F Liszt. Connect with Cindy here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hsucindy/A little about Cindy's artist Adam Gyorgy. He is recognized world-wide as one of the finest classical pianists of today. His televised live performance at the UEFA European Football Championship in Warsaw was broadcasted to 300 million international viewers. The prestigious Steinway Artist played in multiple sold- out performances at Carnegie Hall (New York), Chan Centre (Vancouver), Palace of Arts.#galeforcewins is an inspirational podcast with New episodes every Tuesday evening on Youtube or wherever you get your podcasts.We also launched Gale Force Wins on the Rogers Television Network in St. John's on January 31st 2023 with a series of 12 episodes.You can also visit https://galeforcewins.com/To message Gerry visit: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gerrycarew/To message Allan visit: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allanadale/
Joachim Horsley is a multi-talented, award-winning, musician, composer, orchestrator, arranger and producer. His work was heralded in the French publication Le Figaro as “masterful” and his recent cover of Beethoven's 7th Symphony, movement II, became a viral sensation, garnering over 10 million views and world-wide attention. He is among the very elite pianists who have been selected by Steinway & Sons as a “Steinway Artist,” a very high honor indeed. Mr. Horsley has crafted arrangements and orchestrated for popular musicians Michael Bublé, John Legend, Ben Folds and The Pet Shop Boys. He has also scored 25 films and his work has been screened at every major film festival around the world. Today we discuss his new album “Caribbean Nocturnes” and how he created a new genre of fusion inspired classical music as well as giving us a lesson of how he scores the music for major motion pictures.
Joachim Horsley is a multi-talented, award-winning, musician, composer, orchestrator, arranger and producer. His work was heralded in the French publication Le Figaro as “masterful” and his recent cover of Beethoven's 7th Symphony, movement II, became a viral sensation, garnering over 10 million views and world-wide attention. He is among the very elite pianists who have been selected by Steinway & Sons as a “Steinway Artist,” a very high honor indeed. Mr. Horsley has crafted arrangements and orchestrated for popular musicians Michael Bublé, John Legend, Ben Folds and The Pet Shop Boys. He has also scored 25 films and his work has been screened at every major film festival around the world. Today we discuss his new album “Caribbean Nocturnes” and how he created a new genre of fusion inspired classical music as well as giving us a lesson of how he scores the music for major motion pictures.
Chad Lawson, a Steinway Artist and composer, has released numerous number one recordings including his most recent release, “You Finally Knew” (Decca Records/Universal), recorded at Abbey Road Studios in London. He has been featured on CBS Sunday Morning, NPR's All Things Considered and is usually found on concert stages around the world (at least...until Covid hit the playbill). He began the podcast, Calm it Down, after receiving countless emails from listeners detailing how his music is helping them calm their anxieties and emotional struggles. “I simply had to do something.” he states. “I wanted to go deeper in trying to help others in their most difficult times of life.” During the pandemic, Lawson widened his reach with the launch of “Calm It Down” in September 2020, a turn of events that's further heightened his sense of purpose. A fully independent one-man show, “Calm It Down” finds Lawson expounding on an inspired range of topics (forgiveness and anxiety, butterflies and Snoopy), setting his insightful yet charmingly candid ruminations against a tranquil backdrop of his own solo piano music. Referring to himself as “an extreme empath by nature,” Lawson began classical training in piano as a child and later developed a thriving career as a jazz pianist, but eventually felt compelled to follow an entirely new direction in his music. “The reason I stopped playing jazz is that I didn't feel it connected on an emotional level,” he says. “When I made my first solo piano album, I was incredibly sick with ulcerative colitis and found that creating this music was very healing to me. Then after I put it out, I started hearing from listeners who'd say things like ‘I just lost a loved one and felt like you were holding my hand through the most difficult time in my life.' That's when things started making sense for me, in terms of making emotion the core of everything I do.” As his audience grew exponentially, Lawson soon found himself featured on the likes of “CBS Sunday Morning” and NPR's “All Things Considered,” in addition to turning out a series of #1 releases and landing high-profile sync placements with such shows as “The Walking Dead” and “Viceland.” www.chadlawson.com calmitdownpodcast.com
In the latest episode of our podcast, “EduMakers: Beyond The Classroom”, we are honoured to invite world-class pianist Ms. Carol Yu, Steinway Artist, to draw on her own experiences and share insights on how best to nurture children's intrinsic motivation to tap into a passion for music. Music ignites all areas of child development and skills for school readiness, including intellectual, social-emotional, motor, language, and literacy. It is a bridge that allows the body and mind to work seamlessly together! In this interview with Group Chief Strategy Officer Jennifer Ma, Ms. Yu takes a page from her own experiences as Chairman and Artistic Director of PREMIA International Young Artists Music Festival to offer tips on nurturing children's interest in music. Tune in to hear the interview in full! **The views, comments and opinions expressed by the hosts and guest speakers in this Podcast session are personal views of their own and do not reflect the views nor positions of CTF Education Group. CTF Education Group makes no representations or warranties about the accuracy, reliability, completeness of such views, comments and opinions.
TPP Team had a wonderful conversation with Mr. Geroge Ko: Young Steinway Artist/Composer/Improviser for this episode. George is a concert pianist pushing classical music forward by blending "Chopin-like virtuosity with the vast soundscapes of cinema." His music revolves around improvisation - a practice typically confined to jazz music - which he's brought into the realm of classical music. Many of his songs are one-take improvs, allowing maximum creativity and spontaneity. George has appeared on stages worldwide, from 2000-seat auditoriums to Carnegie Hall. In addition, his music has been heard at film festivals, television broadcasts, and music festivals in Italy, Germany, Luxembourg, and China. George is also a successful entrepreneur, having founded several companies and nonprofits. He received the CES Innovation Award in Robotics in 2019, the Harvard Gov 2.0 Award for innovation in politics, and a patent in data management. During the pandemic, despite his success in the tech and media sector, he realized his true calling was playing the piano, so he left his job and began focusing on playing piano professionally for the first time. He's now a Young Steinway artist. And Steinway has described him as "making classical music accessible and exciting for the masses.” In this episode, you will hear about George's complicated yet fulfilling relationship with the performing arts world, his discovery of his mission – entertaining his wide-range audience with his improvisatory skills on the piano as a classical pianist, his candid views about the trajectory of the classical music industry and more. [George Ko] Young Steinway Artist/Composer/Improviser
Since his major-label debut in 2008, Matt Maher has become a staple in the artistic and songwriting community. A nine-time-GRAMMY® nominee and three-time-GMA Dove Award® winner, he has garnered multiple radio successes, writing and recording songs such as his Top 5 CCLI song “Lord, I Need You” and the chart-topping radio singles “Because He Lives (Amen)” and “Alive & Breathing.” Along with other hits such as “Hold Us Together,” “Christ Is Risen,” “All The People Said Amen,” and “Your Grace Is Enough,” Maher has written or co-written six No. 1 radio singles. Penning numerous songs recorded by Crowder, Hillsong, Casting Crowns, Chris Tomlin, We Are Messengers, Chris Renzema, Mack Brock, Brandon Lake and Passion, he's had multiple titles on the CCLI chart's Top 500 list. With career album sales of more than 600,000 units to date, Maher was awarded RIAA Platinum® certification for “Lord, I Need You” and RIAA Gold® certification for “Hold Us Together,” “All The People Said Amen,” and “Because He Lives (Amen)”. He's released ten studio albums, including his 2017 GRAMMY-nominated album Echoes, and his first Christmas album and children's book, both titled The Advent of Christmas. Maher, an official Steinway Artist, has been headlining his own tours and performing at major Catholic and Evangelical events since 2004, including multiple World Youth Day festivals, most recently in Rio De Janeiro presided by Pope Francis. He has also participated in the industry's biggest tours and festivals, such as Worship Night In America with Chris Tomlin, Compassion Live's The Road Show and Tobymac's Hits Deep. Maher has also toured with MercyMe, Chris Tomlin, and Casting Crowns. On today's show we discuss; Matt's music, his journey, his newest album, leadership and so much more. This show is dedicated to Matt's journey, this conversation is what we make it. This is episode 100 of Counsel Culture. Learn more at www.ericbrooker.com | www.mattmahermusic.com
This episode starts out a bit differently than others--you hear an excerpt of Beethoven's "Hammerklavier" Sonata Op.106 (allegro) performed by our guest.
Described by Fanfare Magazine as "a bold, daring pianist in the tradition of the Golden Age Romantics" &; and praised by the American Record Guide for her "magnificent shading and superior musicianship”. Sophia Agranovich is a multi-award-winning virtuoso pianist, recording artist, and educator. She is a Steinway Artist and holds Bachelor and Master degrees from the Juilliard School, where she taught piano as a teaching fellow. She continued her Doctoral studies at Columbia University. Her live performances and discography have won international awards and rave critical acclaim. A Grammy® balloted artist, she is concertizing at major venues worldwide and collaborating with renowned musicians and members of major orchestras. Her recordings and live concerts are broadcast on major stations worldwide. She is a NARAS voting member, Program Chair of Music Educators Association of NJ, and is the Director ofClassical Music Series at the Watchung Arts Center. Official Website: https://sophiagranovich.com/ Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sophia_Agranovich LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophiagranovich YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/sophiamusic1 Facebook1: https://www.facebook.com/SophiAgranovich1/ Facebook2: https://www.facebook.com/SophiAgranovich/ Twitter: https://www.instagram.com/sophiagranovich/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1pJBx0Uwl3vjFqEUrVpC1C SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/sophiagranovich AppleMusic: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/sophia-agranovich/409429636 Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=sophia+agranovich&ref=nb_sb_noss
This episode was a total delight - not only did I get to interview the pianist Nicolas Horvath, who is a Steinway Artist and a fascinating musician, but we were also discussing the compositions of William Susman. Bill and I chatted for episodes 16 and 31 of Harmonious World and he was generous enough to introduce me to Nicolas (virtually, at least).These compositions on Quiet Rhythms Book 1 are stunning and Nicolas plays them with panache. Listen to the album if you can, but I hope you enjoy listening to the extracts you can hear before and after our conversation.Follow me on instagram.com/hilaryrwriterFollow me on facebook.com/HilaryRobertsonFreelanceWriterFollow me on twitter.com/hilaryrwriterDon't forget the Quincy Jones quote that sums up why I do this: "Imagine what a harmonious world it would be if every single person, both young and old, shared a little of what he is good at doing."Support the show
Question: How can you build campfires, mixing music and social activism? Guest: Arturo O'Farrill, Founder, Artistic Director, Afro Latin Jazz Alliance; Professor, Global Jazz Studies, The UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music, Associate Dean for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Arturo O'Farrill builds campfires and connects music, activism, and community to build momentum to change his areas of passion in the world -- especially in New York. He shares with us the many projects he is working on, his Grammy-award winning music melding and digging beyond jazz and Latin music roots, his strong beliefs about Cuba and US foreign policy, and his new projects in housing and music in Spanish Harlem. He talks about the impacts on artists with the Virtual Birdland project, which garnered a Grammy nomination, and his work with Dr. Cornel West with Four Questions. He recalls his desires to conduct back at age 6 and breaking into his father's record collection and finding Seven Steps to Heaven, locking in his passion for music. He states with bold examples how "Happiness is marrying your conviction with your art," which frames most of his adult work. He speaks the vigor about the results of unbridled capitalism -- and does not mince words. Our GuestARTURO O'FARRILL, pianist, composer, and educator, was born in Mexico and grew up in New York City. Arturo's professional career began with the Carla Bley Band and continued as a solo performer with a wide spectrum of artists including Dizzy Gillespie, Lester Bowie, Wynton Marsalis, and Harry Belafonte. In 2007, he founded the Afro Latin Jazz Alliance as a not-for-profit organization dedicated to the performance, education, and preservation of Afro Latin music. An avid supporter of all the Arts, Arturo has performed with Ballet Hispanico, Ron Brown's EVIDENCE Dance company, and the Malpaso Dance Company, for whom he has written several ballets. Arturo's well-reviewed and highly praised “Afro-Latin Jazz Suite” from the album CUBA: The Conversation Continues (Motéma) took the 2016 Grammy Award for Best Instrumental Composition as well as the 2016 Latin Grammy for Best Latin Jazz Recording. In addition, his composition “Three Revolutions” from the album Familia-Tribute to Chico and Bebo also received the Best Instrumental Composition Grammy in 2018. Arturo's 2020 album, “Four Questions” won yet another Grammy award in 2021. Arturo has been a Steinway Artist for many years and is now a Blue Note Records Recording Artist. Mentioned Links Websites: https://arturoofarrill.com/ http://www.afrolatinjazz.org Twitter: https://twitter.com/afrolatinjazz Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arturo_O'Farrill https://schoolofmusic.ucla.edu/people/arturo-ofarrill/ (UCLA: https://schoolofmusic.ucla.edu/people/arturo-ofarrill/) New Complex in Spanish Harlem: https://latinjazznet.com/news/new-home-for-the-afro-latin-jazz-alliance/ (https://latinjazznet.com/news/new-home-for-the-afro-latin-jazz-alliance/) Fandango at the Wall (2020): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11278140/ (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11278140/) Cuba meets Khaleeji, the Middle Eastern roots of Afro Cuban jazz: https://www.nyuad-artscenter.org/en_US/events/2019/cuban-khaleeji-project-arturo-ofarrill-afro-latin-jazz-orchestra-and-guests/ (https://www.nyuad-artscenter.org/en_US/events/2019/cuban-khaleeji-project-arturo-ofarrill-afro-latin-jazz-orchestra-and-guests/) Virtual Birdland: https://latinjazznet.com/news/new-releases/arturo-o-farrill-aljo-to-release-virtual-birdland/ Dr. Cornel West and Four Questions: https://latinjazznet.com/news/new-releases/arturo-ofarrill-the-afro-latin-jazz-orchestra-release-new-album-four-questions/ Timecodes 00:03 Introduction and current work 01:24 Hiring a new bass player with recordings - changing the system he was handed 02:29 ALJA and Building Campfires 04:18 Affordable Housing in
The Piano Pod team had a wonderful conversation with Dr. Marilyn Nonken--concert pianist, recording artist, Steinway Artist, musicologist, author, and educator. Dr. Nonken is one of the most celebrated champions of the modern repertoire of her generation, known for performances that explore transcendent virtuosity and extremes of musical expression. Upon her 1993 New York debut, she was heralded as “a determined protector of important music" (New York Times). Recognized as “one of the greatest interpreters of new music" (American Record Guide), she has been named “Best of the Year" by some of the nation's leading critics. Dr. Nonken has performed at the world's most prestigious concert venues, including Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, the Guggenheim Museum, the Theátre Bouffe du Nord in Paris, and the Chicago Symphony Center. The composers, who have written music for her, include Michael Byron, Richard Carrick, Victoria Cheah, Jason Eckardt, and many others. Dr. Nonken is the author of The Spectral Piano(Cambridge, 2015) and Identity and Diversity in New Music(Routledge, 2019). In addition, she has recorded more than 30 discs and has published articles on various topics regarding 20th-century music.Since 2006, Dr. Nonken has been Director of Piano Studies at NYU's Steinhardt School, where she is a Professor of Music. In Part 2 of this episode, we focused on topics including:Her insight about never-ending challenges for all pianists: access, self-preservation, education, and engagement with other artists and communitiesHer latest album, Syncopated Musings, pieces by Scott Joplin and his collaborators…and so much more!
The Piano Pod team had a wonderful conversation with Dr. Marilyn Nonken--concert pianist, recording artist, Steinway Artist, musicologist, author, and educator. Dr. Nonken is one of the most celebrated champions of the modern repertoire of her generation, known for performances that explore transcendent virtuosity and extremes of musical expression. Upon her 1993 New York debut, she was heralded as “a determined protector of important music" (New York Times). Recognized as “one of the greatest interpreters of new music" (American Record Guide), she has been named “Best of the Year" by some of the nation's leading critics.Dr. Nonken has performed at the world's most prestigious concert venues, including Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, the Guggenheim Museum, the Theátre Bouffe du Nord in Paris, and the Chicago Symphony Center. The composers, who have written music for her, include Michael Byron, Richard Carrick, Victoria Cheah, Jason Eckardt, and many others.Dr. Nonken is the author of The Spectral Piano(Cambridge, 2015) and Identity and Diversity in New Music(Routledge, 2019). In addition, she has recorded more than 30 discs and has published articles on various topics regarding 20th-century music.Since 2006, Dr. Nonken has been Director of Piano Studies at NYU's Steinhardt School, where she is a Professor of Music.In Part 1 of this episode, we focused on topics including:Dr. Nonken's incredible career as a pianist, recording artist, and musicologistLatest news from NYU Steinhardt School.…and so much more!
Olga Scheps was born in Moscow in 1986, the daughter of two pianists, and discovered the instrument for herself at the age of four. She began studying the piano more intensively after her family moved to Germany in 1992. At an early age she had already developed her own unique style of keyboard playing, which combines intense emotiveness and powerful expressivity with extraordinary pianistic technique. Among those who discovered these talents was Alfred Brendel, who has encouraged the young pianist. A holder of scholarships from the Deutsche Stiftung Musikleben and Studienstiftung des deutschen Volkes, she completed her studies with Professor Pavel Gililov in her adopted home of Cologne in 2013, passing her Concert Examination with Distinction. She rounded out her training with Professor Arie Vardi and Professor Dmitri Bashkirov. Olga Scheps now performs with great success in world-famous concert halls such as the Elbphilharmonie, the Berlin and Cologne Philharmonie, the Vienna Konzerthaus, the Cadogan Hall London, the Zurich Tonhalle, and the Suntory Hall Tokyo. She is a sought-after guest at festivals like the Rheingau Musik Festival, Festspiele Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Kissinger Sommer, Heidelberger Frühling, Klavier-Festival Ruhr, Schleswig-Holstein Musik Festival, MDR Musiksommer, Lucerne Festival am Piano, ACHTBRÜCKEN Festival in Cologne, Mozart Festival Würzburg, Mersin Festival in Turkey, and Menuhin Festival Gstaad. Since 2009 Olga Scheps has been an exclusive Sony Classical artist. Her debut album ‘Chopin' immediately won an ECHO Klassik award. The two recordings that followed, ‘Russian Album' (2010) and ‘Schubert' (2012), were also highly praised by the press. Her fourth Sony Classical CD was released early in 2014 and features Chopin's Piano Concertos nos. 1 and 2 with the Stuttgart Chamber Orchestra. The success of her solo-album ‘Vocalise', published in 2015, was surpassed by her latest album ‘Satie' which Olga Scheps has recorded on the occasion of the French composer's 150th birthday: It reached top 1 of the German classical music charts at first go. Her CD "Tchaikovsky" was released in October 2017 and she broke new ground with the album "100 % Scooter - Piano Only", on which she recorded arrangements of the most famous Scooter hits by Sven Helbig. In March 2019 Olga Scheps' album “Melody” was released, containing pieces spanning four centuries, from Bach to Aphex Twin. Her recording of the Weinberg Piano Quintet with the Kuss Quartet was released in late 2019. Olga Scheps is a Steinway Artist. FIND OLGA ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Twitch | YouTube © Copyright 2022 Den of Rich. All rights reserved.
Olga Scheps was born in Moscow in 1986, the daughter of two pianists, and discovered the instrument for herself at the age of four. She began studying the piano more intensively after her family moved to Germany in 1992. At an early age she had already developed her own unique style of keyboard playing, which combines intense emotiveness and powerful expressivity with extraordinary pianistic technique. Among those who discovered these talents was Alfred Brendel, who has encouraged the young pianist. A holder of scholarships from the Deutsche Stiftung Musikleben and Studienstiftung des deutschen Volkes, she completed her studies with Professor Pavel Gililov in her adopted home of Cologne in 2013, passing her Concert Examination with Distinction. She rounded out her training with Professor Arie Vardi and Professor Dmitri Bashkirov.Besides the well-known works for piano Olga Scheps's repertory consists of compositions that are seldom heard in the concert hall, including the posthumous Études of Frédéric Chopin, Franz Liszt's Malédiction, Olivier Messiaen's Les Oiseaux exotiques, Antonín Dvořák's Piano Concerto, Arvo Pärt's „Lamentate“, and Mieczysław Weinberg's Piano Quintet. Her solo recitals are as popular with audiences all over the world as her acclaimed appearances as soloist with orchestra and her chamber projects.Such noted conductors as Thomas Dausgaard, Lorin Maazel, José Serebrier, Marcus Bosch, Ralf Weikert, Michel Tabachnik, Antoni Wit, Ivor Bolton, Cristian Mandeal, Christoph Altstaedt, Tugan Sokhiev, Simone Young, Markus Poschner and Pablo Heras-Casado have invited Olga Scheps to collaborate with them.Among the leading orchestras with which she has appeared in concert are the Orchestre Philharmonique de Monte-Carlo, the Warsaw Philharmonic Orchestra, the Mozarteum Orchester Salzburg, the Munich Symphony Orchestra, the Royal Scottish National Orchestra, the State Symphony Cappella of Russia (Moscow), the Staatskapelle Weimar, the Zurich Chamber Orchestra, the NDR Radiophilharmonie, the Orchestre National du Capitole de Toulouse, the Prague Philharmonia, the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra and the New Japan Philharmonic Orchestra.Olga Scheps now performs with great success in world-famous concert halls such as the Elbphilharmonie, the Berlin and Cologne Philharmonie, the Vienna Konzerthaus, the Cadogan Hall London, the Zurich Tonhalle, and the Suntory Hall Tokyo. She is a sought-after guest at festivals like the Rheingau Musik Festival, Festspiele Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Kissinger Sommer, Heidelberger Frühling, Klavier-Festival Ruhr, Schleswig-Holstein Musik Festival, MDR Musiksommer, Lucerne Festival am Piano, ACHTBRÜCKEN Festival in Cologne, Mozart Festival Würzburg, Mersin Festival in Turkey, and Menuhin Festival Gstaad.A passionate chamber musician, she plays regularly with such artists as Alban Gerhardt, Daniel Hope, Adrian Brendel, Jan Vogler, Nils Mönkemeyer, the Danish String Quartet, the Danel Quartet and the Kuss Quartet, with which she recorded Mieczysław Weinberg's Piano Quintet.Since 2009 Olga Scheps has been an exclusive Sony Classical artist. Her debut album ‘Chopin' immediately won an ECHO Klassik award. The two recordings that followed, ‘Russian Album' (2010) and ‘Schubert' (2012), were also highly praised by the press. Her fourth Sony Classical CD was released early in 2014 and features Chopin's Piano Concertos nos. 1 and 2 with the Stuttgart Chamber Orchestra. The success of her solo-album ‘Vocalise', published in 2015, was surpassed by her latest album ‘Satie' which Olga Scheps has recorded on the occasion of the French composer's 150th birthday: It reached top 1 of the German classical music charts at first go. Her CD "Tchaikovsky" was released in October 2017 and she broke new ground with the album "100 % Scooter - Piano Only", on which she recorded arrangements of the most famous Scooter hits by Sven Helbig. In March 2019 Olga Scheps' album “Melody” was released, containing pieces spanning four centuries, from Bach to Aphex Twin. Her recording of the Weinberg Piano Quintet with the Kuss Quartet was released in late 2019. Olga Scheps is a Steinway Artist.FIND OLGA ON SOCIAL MEDIAFacebook | Instagram | Twitter | Twitch | YouTube================================PODCAST INFO:Podcast website: https://www.uhnwidata.com/podcastApple podcast: https://apple.co/3kqOA7QSpotify: https://spoti.fi/2UOtE1AGoogle podcast: https://bit.ly/3jmA7ulSUPPORT & CONNECT:Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/denofrichTwitter: https://twitter.com/denofrichFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/denofrichYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DenofRich
TPP had the privilege of interviewing Dr. Lowell Liebermann, one of America's most frequently performed and recorded composers, and a multiple-award recipient. He has written over 140 works in all genres, several of which have become standard repertoires, such as Sonata for Flute and Piano, and Gargoyles for solo piano.Dr. Liebermann has been commissioned by many ensembles and instrumentalists, including the Philadelphia Orchestra, Emerson String Quartet, and flutist Sir James Galway. Dr. Liebermann is a Steinway Artist, who has also written an extensive amount of piano solo and ensemble music. Last year, he released his debut solo-piano album, Personal Demons (https://www.steinway.com/music-and-artists/label/personal-demons-lowell-liebermann), under the Steinway & Sons label—the repertoire includes his compositions and works by Busoni, Liszt, and (Czech composer,) Kabelach. Dr. Liebermann currently serves as a distinguished composition faculty member and the head of the composition department at Mannes School of Music, where he founded the Mannes American Composers Ensemble, devoted to performing works of living American composers.His latest project, a solo-piano album of world premiere recordings by contemporary British composer David Hackbridge Johnson, “The Devil's Lyre,” will be released on February 4, 2022, under the Steinway & Sons label. This recording will be available on all music streaming services and CDs. For more information, please visit https://www.lowellliebermann.com/. [Dr. Lowell Liebermann]
"Khristenko's gentle, loving approach to the keyboard — and his palette of touches — yielded a startling array of emotions.” --Washington Post “Mr. Khristenko plays with thoughtful lucidity and restraint. While his technique is more than solid, he has barely an ounce of flamboyance about him.” --New York Times DETAILED PROGRAM: Robert Schumann. Arabeske in C major, Op. 18 Franz Liszt. Après une lecture du Dante: Fantasia quasi Sonata Frederic Chopin. Four Ballades: No. 1 in G minor, Op. 23 No. 2 in F major, Op. 38 No. 3 in A-flat major, Op. 47 No. 4 in F minor, Op. 52 Described as a “poet of piano” by Le Soir (Belgium), Ukrainian-born American pianist and conductor Stanislav Khristenko has performed as a pianist in some of the world's major concert halls and recently launched his second career as a conductor. He has been praised for “emotional intensity”, “charismatic expression”, “pallette of touches”, “solid” and “precise technique” by The New York Times, The Washington Post and Miami Herald (USA); The Gramophone and BBC Music Magazine (UK) and El Pais (Spain). Stanislav Khristenko has appeared as a piano soloist with the Cleveland Orchestra, Phoenix, Puerto Rico and Richmond Symphonies, National Orchestra of Belgium, Bilbao, Madrid and Tenerife Symphony Orchestras, Liege Royal Philharmonic, and Suwon Philharmonic Orchestra, among others. His performance highlights include solo recitals at Carnegie Hall, Vienna Konzerthaus, Palais de Beaux-Arts in Brussels, as well as performances with orchestras in The Berlin Philharmonie, Seoul Arts Center, Prague Rudolfinum, Moscow Conservatory Great Hall, among others. His recordings were released on Steinway & Sons label (“Fantasies” and “Romeo and Juliet”), Naxos (“Soler Sonatas”), Oehms and Toccata Classics (“Ernst Krenek Piano Works”). Stanislav Khristenko is a prizewinner of over 30 international piano competitions including First Prize at Cleveland Piano Competition, First Prize at Maria Canals Music Competition in Barcelona and Fourth Prize at Queen Elizabeth Music Competition in Brussels. He recently initiated an educational project for young pianists “Rethink Piano” focusing on incorporating modern technology into the process of learning music. In his hometown in Ukraine, Mr. Khristenko initiated a music festival KharkivMusicFest that in just 4 years of existence presented performances of world's top musicians as well as unique projects including outreach concerts, painted pianos on streets, festival orchestra, classical music forum, children's orchestra, among others. As a Music Director, he founded Nova Sinfonietta Chamber Orchestra that performed works of over 40 composers in its first three seasons. Born in Kharkiv, Ukraine, Stanislav Khristenko studied with Vera Gornostaeva in the Moscow Tchaikovsky Conservatory and with Sergei Babayan in the Cleveland Institute of Music. He also studied orchestral conducting at the Warsaw Chopin University with Tomasz Bugaj. Stanislav Khristenko is a Steinway Artist.
We are IN THE ROOM with Lance Horne & Kurt Phelan! Thrilled to get to talk to these two creative powerhouses who are also husbands as well as business partners as well as cuties as well as expert conversationalists. Lance is an Emmy award-winning composer, pianist, singer, and music director who has arranged for/performed with: Alan Cumming, Kylie Minogue, Liza Minnelli, Kristin Chenoweth and Ben Folds, just to name a mere modest handful. He is also a Steinway Artist which is a BFD (big forking deal.) You can catch him (& Kurt!) at his Monday night piano parties at Club Cumming (Monday's In The Club With Lance) and Tuesdays at The Q NYC Nightclub. Kurt is an award winning Aussie actor, theatre maker, and sommelier. Together, they make….. CANDLES that support artists! WE LIGHT HOME Now through October 11th, 2021, you can get $5 off with the code: BROADWAYSBACK at: www.welighthome.com (@welighthome). PLUS - any order over $50 gets a $20 cash back! @lance_horne @kurtphelan.au @welighthome @mondaysintheclub @spidermanhamlet @intheroompod @danakellycraig @sferezy @broadwaypodcastnetwork We would be gob smacked into next week if you gave us a rating and review on iTunes! We so appreciate your lurve, shout outs, and support! XOXO IN THE ROOM is a proud member of the Broadway Podcast Network. www.bpn.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Part 2 of 2.Korean-born American pianist Min Kwon excels in a versatile career that encompasses concerti, solo recitals, and chamber music appearances, while in high demand around the world as a pedagogue, arts advocate, and administrator. She has held professional engagements in over 60 countries on seven continents and all 50 U.S. states, and currently is the Professor of Piano at Mason Gross School of the Arts, Rutgers University since 2002. Dr. Kwon is also the founder and director of the Center for Musical Excellence (CME), a nonprofit dedicated to mentoring and supporting gifted young musicians. She served as Co‐Director of Vienna ConcertoFest in Austria and is the first music alumna to have been invited to serve on the Juilliard School Council in New York. Her latest project, America/Beautiful, is a modern-day Diabelli Variations with contributions from over 70 contemporary composers. Min Kwon is a Steinway Artist.
Part 1 of 2.Korean-born American pianist Min Kwon excels in a versatile career that encompasses concerti, solo recitals, and chamber music appearances, while in high demand around the world as a pedagogue, arts advocate, and administrator. She has held professional engagements in over 60 countries on seven continents and all 50 U.S. states, and currently is the Professor of Piano at Mason Gross School of the Arts, Rutgers University since 2002. Dr. Kwon is also the founder and director of the Center for Musical Excellence (CME), a nonprofit dedicated to mentoring and supporting gifted young musicians. She served as Co‐Director of Vienna ConcertoFest in Austria and is the first music alumna to have been invited to serve on the Juilliard School Council in New York. Her latest project, America/Beautiful, is a modern-day Diabelli Variations with contributions from over 70 contemporary composers. Min Kwon is a Steinway Artist.
Sophia Agranovich, an internationally acclaimed multi-award-winning pianist, recording artist, educator, Steinway Artist, and a Juilliard graduate, is “a bold, daring pianist in the tradition of the Golden Age Romantics”, “a tigress of the keyboard” - Fanfare, possessing “magnificent shading and superior musicianship” - American Record Guide. Ms. Agranovich has performed in USA, Europe, Israel, Canada, was invited to China, and has collaborated with renowned musicians and members of major orchestras. Her nine CD albums and live concerts are broadcasted on major stations worldwide. She is a NARAS voting member, Program Chair of Music Educators Association of NJ, and is the Director of Classical Music Series at the Watchung Arts Center. Official Website: https://sophiagranovich.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophiagranovich YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/sophiamusic1 Facebook1: https://www.facebook.com/SophiAgranovich1/ Facebook2: https://www.facebook.com/SophiAgranovich/
Law, classical music, and virtuosity have a lot in common. As a Steinway Artist and tax lawyer, Leonard Gilbert found great commonality succeeded in both worlds. By the age of 19, Leonard Gilbert won four Canadian Music Competitions, won the 2010 Canadian Chopin Competitions, and became the first Canadian to represent Canada at the prestigious International Chopin Competition, viewed by most pianists to be the “Olympics” and “Paralympics” of classical music competitions. Join Amos Vang and Leonard Gilbert as the two classical concert pianists discuss in great detail the wondrous world of classical concert piano performance, the similarities between pianistic practice and athletic practice, the prestige of the International Chopin Competition, the philosophies of piano performance and virtuosity, the philosophies of piano technique and preparation, the centuries-long evolution of piano tuning and musical counterpoint, and the importance, benefits, and transferability of a classical music training into a legal career. 0:00 for the Introduction. 8:09 for the beginning of the interview. Below is a list of the piano pieces that you heard in the audio version of this episode, along with the respective performing pianists and composers. 4:51 to 6:36, 6:46 to 8:22: Leonard Gilbert – “Andante Spianato Et Grande Polonaise Brillante, Op 22” by Frederic Francois Chopin. 29:03 to 30:54, 1:04:59 to 1:05:15: Amos Vang – “Après Une Lecture Du Dante: Fantasia Quasi Sonata” by Franz Liszt. 32:26 to 34:08: Krzysztof Moskalewicz – “Barcarolle in F-Sharp Major, Op. 60” by Frederic Francois Chopin, played on Chopin's own piano, the Pleyel No. 13819. 34:09 to 36:48: Daniil Trifonov – “Barcarolle in F-Sharp Major, Op. 60” by Frederic Francois Chopin 1:03:26 to 1:04:18: Tiffany Poon – “La Campanella” by Franz Liszt. 1:05:16 to 1:06:14: Arcadi Volodos – “Après Une Lecture Du Dante: Fantasia Quasi Sonata – Volodos Transcription” by Franz Liszt (transcription by Arcadi Volodos). 1:07:51 to 1:08:28: Vladimir Horowitz – “Piano Sonata No. 2 – Horowitz Transcription” by Sergei Rachmaninov (transcription by Vladimir Horowitz). 1:40:48 to 1:41:41: Yundi Li – “Etude No. 3 in G Major, Op. 28” by Frederic Francois Chopin.
Having recently performed at the Hollywood Bowl with the LA Phil and Gustavo Dudamel, pianist David Fung joins us on the Classical Post Podcast for an intriguing conversation highlighting his design and style aesthetics. He speaks on the wabi-sabi approach to minimalism and a dream house of raw material. Plus, hear if he prefers to spend a day in Biden or Rhianna's shoes. Listen and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or other platforms. HIGHLIGHTS FROM OUR DISCUSSION Favorite cocktail: Manhattan with Luxardo cherries Style icons/movements: Marie Kondo, minimalism, wabi-sabi (finding beauty in imperfection) Architecture preference: Mid-century modern, Frank Lloyd Wright Dream aesthetic: Raw material, austerity, massive space Fashion: Issey Miyake, Cartier, Dior, Uniqlo Recommended products: Aesop Whose shoes would you walk in for a day? Toss up between Biden or Rhianna What does success mean to you? Success is being able to do what you love on a day-to-day basis and being able to share this. What's one important trait in the workplace? A simpatico professional environment is very valuable. Learn more: davidfung.com, Instagram, Facebook Praised for his “ravishing and simply gorgeous” performances in The Washington Post, pianist David Fung is widely recognized for interpretations that are elegant and refined, yet intensely poetic and uncommonly expressive. Declared a Rising Star in BBC Music Magazine, Mr. Fung regularly appears with the world's premier ensembles including the Cleveland Orchestra, the Detroit Symphony, the Israel Philharmonic, the Los Angeles Philharmonic, the National Orchestra of Belgium, the San Diego Symphony, and the San Francisco Symphony, as well as the major orchestras in his native country of Australia, including the Melbourne Symphony, the Queensland Symphony, and the Sydney Symphony. Mr. Fung garnered international attention as laureate of the Queen Elisabeth International Music Competition in Brussels and the Arthur Rubinstein Piano International Masters Competition in Tel Aviv. In Tel Aviv, he was further distinguished by the Chamber Music and Mozart Prizes, awarded in areas in which Mr. Fung has a passionate interest. Mr. Fung is the first piano graduate of the Colburn Conservatory in Los Angeles and is a Steinway Artist. -- Classical Post explores the intersection of classical music, style, and wellness, diving into meaningful conversations with leading artists from an array of different backgrounds. Based in New York City, Classical Post is a touchpoint for tastemakers. Visit our website for exclusive articles or subscribe to our monthly newsletter to be notified of new content.
Steinway Artist and Emmy Award–winning composer Kris Bowers takes us inside penning the soundtracks to such projects as GREEN BOOK and BRIDGERTON.
Michael Blieden Wolff is an American jazz pianist. He was the bandleader on The Arsenio Hall Show. Wolff was honored as a Steinway Artist and obtained a Broadcast Music, Inc. award. He provided the score for and co-produced The Tic Code. Joe Kelley Radio conducts an in-depth interview with Michael Wolff about his Intoxicate CD and storied career. www.michaelwolff.com www.joekelleyradio.com
Anton Nel is a Steinway Artist and an esteemed professor from Johannesburg, South Africa.
David Cutter comes from a lineage of great teachers and brings the artistry of playing the piano to his students. After years of formal instruction, performance experience and hard work, he has learned many of the secrets to playing the piano and he shares this rich oral tradition with his students.Over the last seven years David has gone back to studying classical music, working from the Well Prepared Pianist Curriculum. For almost three years he studied privately with Well Prepared Pianist author, composer and Steinway Artist, N. Jane Tan.After concluding study with Professor Tan, David has been practicing to assimilate and perfect the techniques learned. Performing, teaching and directing multi piano ensembles, David is dedicated to preserving the knowledge of how to play the piano and the oral tradition that’s come down from many teachers to the present.David’s twenty years of classroom teaching gives him the experience to know how to listen to a student, how to assess what is needed and how to quickly respond to the learning opportunity. He has also written educational courses during his career, most recently, a piano appreciation course for the Pasadena Senior Center. In his private piano teaching practice, David uses his creative problem solving skills to motivate students, particularly when they hit road blocks. He is open and flexible about how to work with each person, always starting with where the student is at. That way he discovers what works for a particular student and customizes lessons accordingly. David teaches out of his studio in Pasadena and is a member of the Pasadena Branch of the Music Teachers Association of California.Website: davidcutterpiano.comPhone: (626) 260-1615Email: mrdavid@davidcutterpiano.com__________MusicPodcast Intro and OutroEveryday, Jason Farnhmam, YouTube Audio LibraryPodcast AdvertisementI love you, Vibe Tracks, YouTube Audio LibrarySour Tennessee Red (Sting), John Dewey and the 41 Players, YouTube Audio LibraryDewey, Cheedham, and Howe (Sting), John Dewey and the 41 Players, YouTube Audio LibraryFilm Project Countdown.flac Copyright 2013 Iwan Gabovitch, CC-BY3 license
“The Lady Plays,” is Robin's tribute to the Piano Queen, Marian McPartland. Robin taped a one-hour segment on Marian's program, NPR's Piano Jazz, twelve years ago, when her first book, Piano Girl, was published. “Marian's joy rubs off on me. Look at her go—here's a ninety-year-old woman playing piano the way she wants to. She has grown into her music and stayed young because of it. She listens, she responds, she encourages the rest of us to keep going. Marian doesn't need magic, luck, or soothing words to keep her plane in the sky, because she's the pilot. If there's a better role model for a musician, I don't know who it is." Sometimes poignant and often hilarious, Robin Meloy Goldsby, host of The Piano Girl Podcast ,reveals the comedies, tragedies, and mundane miracles witnessed from the business side of the Steinway. A pianist in lounges and lobbies around the world, Goldsby tells her stories by connecting people she has met with places she has played. Along the way she discovers the human side, for better or worse, of her audiences—mobsters and moguls, the down-and-out and downright scary, and ordinary people dealing with life in extraordinary ways. Her stories deliver insights into the art and craft of piano playing—and inspiring lessons in life—as she pursues her dreams on her own terms. Robin Meloy Goldsby is the author of Piano Girl; Waltz of the Asparagus People; Rhythm; and Manhattan Road Trip. She has appeared on National Public Radio's All Things Consideredand NPR's Piano Jazz with Marian McPartland. Robin is a Grammy-nominated lyricist. She is a Steinway Artist and cultural ambassador with artistic ties to both Europe and the USA; her newest solo piano album, Home and Away, launched at Buckingham Palace in November, 2017, at a gala hosted by HRH, the Prince of Wales, in honor of In Kind Direct, an organization that encourages corporate giving for social good. Robin currently performs plays about 150 live piano gigs a year at Excelsior Hotel Ernst in Cologne, Germany, and tours internationally with her popular concert/reading program. "Goldsby has a wicked sense of humor and a keen eye for the absurd. Bighearted, funny, truly eye-opening memoir." Publishers Weekly Starred Review
Robert Freeman, musician and retired professor, weaves together a story of his love for his wife of 42 years, their 17 canine companions and his tenured career as an educator in his latest book, Woof! A Love Story of Dogs, Music, and Life. Robert was a music school director when he fell in love with his assistant, Carol. Throughout their union they created a loving home for 17 dogs, all of which are featured through striking photography between the covers of Woof! This book is a celebration of true love between people and between people and animals. It relates the eternal truth that the world would be a better place if everyone simply took good care of each other. Robert Freeman is a musicologist, Steinway artist, and a professional musician. Over the 42 years of marriage to his wife, Carol, he has been the proud master of 17 dogs, 11 of them golden retrievers, six of them American dogs. Having made tenure at MIT, he directed the Eastman School of Music for 24 years, presided over the New England Conservatory for three, and served as dean of the College of Fine Arts at the University of Texas in Austin for seven. He is also the author of the highly praised The Crisis of Classical Music in America. For the Eastman School's website honoring Freeman, please visit https://www.esm.rochester.edu/freeman/.
“Music has never been essential for keeping people alive, but it has always been essential for helping us feel alive. Live music connects us in an impeccably human way.” Robin's tribute to freelance musicians, doing their best during challenging times to feed their families, stay on track, and keep the music playing. Featuring "Blackbird" from Goldsby's Magnolia album. Sometimes poignant and often hilarious, Robin Meloy Goldsby, host of The Piano Girl Podcast ,reveals the comedies, tragedies, and mundane miracles witnessed from the business side of the Steinway. A pianist in lounges and lobbies around the world, Goldsby tells her stories by connecting people she has met with places she has played. Along the way she discovers the human side, for better or worse, of her audiences—mobsters and moguls, the down-and-out and downright scary, and ordinary people dealing with life in extraordinary ways. Her stories deliver insights into the art and craft of piano playing—and inspiring lessons in life—as she pursues her dreams on her own terms. Robin Meloy Goldsby is the author of Piano Girl; Waltz of the Asparagus People; Rhythm; and Manhattan Road Trip. She has appeared on National Public Radio's All Things Consideredand NPR's Piano Jazz with Marian McPartland. Robin is a Grammy-nominated lyricist. She is a Steinway Artist and cultural ambassador with artistic ties to both Europe and the USA; her newest solo piano album, Home and Away, launched at Buckingham Palace in November, 2017, at a gala hosted by HRH, the Prince of Wales, in honor of In Kind Direct, an organization that encourages corporate giving for social good. Robin currently performs plays about 150 live piano gigs a year at Excelsior Hotel Ernst in Cologne, Germany, and tours internationally with her popular concert/reading program. "Goldsby has a wicked sense of humor and a keen eye for the absurd. Bighearted, funny, truly eye-opening memoir." Publishers Weekly Starred Review
My guest today is Professor John Mortensen, a leading performer, scholar and teacher in classical or historic improvisation, Steinway Artist, Fulbright Scholar, and is a professor of Music at Cedarville University. His new book is “The Pianist's guide to Historic Improvisation”, published by Oxford University Press. Kate Boyd, Professor of Music at Butler University reviewed the book by saying, "This book fills an important niche in the world of piano and keyboard pedagogy. In each of the chapters Mortensen encourages the reader's creativity, simultaneously exposing the musical building blocks used by some of the great composers and allowing the reader to apply those same compositional techniques to improvising in a stylistically-appropriate way.” Noam Sivan, Professor of Piano Improvisation, Hochschule of Music and Performing Arts, Stuttgart reviewed the book saying, "Any language study based solely on reading without speaking, would be incomplete. Similarly, the study of improvisation is indispensable for learning music. In this important book John Mortensen wonderfully demystifies the creative process and presents a clear and gradual method for learning to speak the language of J. S. Bach and his contemporaries. Highly recommended!” It debuted at #1 on Amazon's Piano and Music Instruction category. ------- 1:41 What was the landscape for books on classical improvisation before the publishing of his book 3:35 How long did it take you to write the book, and did you have to revise the book as new information kept coming out? 4:22 Who is the book written for? 5:37 Does the book lean Italian or German in it's approach? 7:12 What prerequisites do you need to create a figuration prelude? 8:12 What harmonies do you need to know to start your figuration prelude? 10:01 How do you break up the chord and how many types of figurations that you can come up with? 10:46 The effectiveness of figuration preludes in getting newcomers to creating music right away 11:29 Why is Toccata chapter 2? 12:56 What's the amount of harmonic knowledge you need to improvise Toccatas? 13:37 Do you teach cadences in the book? 13:57 The Rule of the Octave and how important it is? 16:08 Which version of the Rule of the Octave do you want students to start with? 17:50 CPE Bach's multitude of Rule of Octave versions 18:51 Diminutions 21:19 What about 16th notes? 22:14 How do you avoid contrapuntal mistakes in improvisation? 23:37 Do you encourage students look at the piano literature and steal ideas? 24:23 Variations 27:48 What's the way to develop melodic lyricism? 31:42 How do I finger all these examples in the book? 32:36 Friedrich Erhard Niedt and the suite 35:52 Imitation 38:30 Counterpoint 39:57 Is Counterpoint not being taught correctly? 40:57 Partimento 42:27 The benefits of partimento with regular music students 45:09 The overwhelming positive feedback to classical improvisation 46:00 How does the scene compare to 10 years ago? 48:17 Schemata 50:00 Interest in traditional Irish music? 50:51 The parallels between Celtic improvisation and Classical improvisation 52:28 On being denied visiting a University because the top professor could not improvise 53:44 Is a classical improvisation renaissance happening? 54:20 Publishing with Oxford University Press? 55:52 What are your thoughts on hexachordal solfeggio practiced by the Neapolitans as researched by Nicholas Baragwanath? 58:57 Wrapping Up
Steinway Artist and NEA Jazz Master Ramsey Lewis reveals how he has benefited from remaining open to what could be.
This month's Piano Girl Podcast, “Waltz of the Asparagus People,” takes you on a romp from a fancy New York City hotel lobby to a swanky German castle, accompanied by piano music and vegetables in costumes. It's a bizarre story, but 100% true. You can't make this stuff up. Featuring the track "Waltz of the Asparagus People," a tune inspired by Goldsby's encounters with her favorite stalky vegetable. Sometimes poignant and often hilarious, Robin Meloy Goldsby, host of The Piano Girl Podcast ,reveals the comedies, tragedies, and mundane miracles witnessed from the business side of the Steinway. A pianist in lounges and lobbies around the world, Goldsby tells her stories by connecting people she has met with places she has played. Along the way she discovers the human side, for better or worse, of her audiences—mobsters and moguls, the down-and-out and downright scary, and ordinary people dealing with life in extraordinary ways. Her stories deliver insights into the art and craft of piano playing—and inspiring lessons in life—as she pursues her dreams on her own terms. Robin Meloy Goldsby is the author of Piano Girl; Waltz of the Asparagus People; Rhythm; and Manhattan Road Trip. She has appeared on National Public Radio's All Things Consideredand NPR's Piano Jazz with Marian McPartland. Robin is a Grammy-nominated lyricist. She is a Steinway Artist and cultural ambassador with artistic ties to both Europe and the USA; her newest solo piano album, Home and Away, launched at Buckingham Palace in November, 2017, at a gala hosted by HRH, the Prince of Wales, in honor of In Kind Direct, an organization that encourages corporate giving for social good. Robin currently performs plays about 150 live piano gigs a year at Excelsior Hotel Ernst in Cologne, Germany, and tours internationally with her popular concert/reading program. "Goldsby has a wicked sense of humor and a keen eye for the absurd. Bighearted, funny, truly eye-opening memoir." Publishers Weekly Starred Review
How do you know when you have a passion for something? Anna made her solo piano debut at age seven at the Special Central Music School in Moscow, Russia. Daughter of professional musicians, Anna and her twin sister started when they were only 5. Her parents being professional musicians, she only knew a life of musical training. Immigrating to the US in 1990, this teenager quickly learned that not all teenagers where so focused. Believing that she wanted more, Anna enrolled herself into the prestigious Curtis Institute of Music. Read on and you will get an idea of her passion, talent and work that she does inspiring so many through music. Her most important role, being a single mom to a delightful 6 year old daughter. We’ve included a sample of Anna’s music in this episode. Anna has appeared with the Moscow Virtuosi, the Buffalo Philharmonic, the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra and the Columbus Symphony Orchestra, just to name a few. She’s collaborated with Yo-Yo-Ma, David Shifrin and Peter Wiley, just to name a few. Anna has given concerts in the Amsterdam Concertgebouw, the Vienna Konzerthaus, the Alice Tully Hall and Carnegie Hall’s Stern, just to name a few. And let’s not forget, Anna tours extensively throughout the US, Europe and Asia. Anna is a frequent guest at the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center. She is a recipient of a Borletti-Buitoni Trust Fellowship and the Andrew Wolf Chamber Music Award.
This week at the Appell Center for the Performing Arts in historically edgy Downtown York, PA, we sat down for a chat with Steinway Artist, Composer, and Actress, Robin Spielberg. Hailed as one of America's most popular contemporary female composers, she will be joining legendary artist Jimmy Webb for a concert at the Capitol Theatre on March 28th. Listen in as we talk shop on a possible NY METS musical, her upcoming show with Jimmy Webb, the best piece of advice she has ever gotten, her take on sampling in popular music, and so much more! _______ Don't miss Jimmy Webb and Robin Spielberg at the Capitol Theatre on March 28th! Tickets are available at https://bit.ly/320GHfw Multiple Grammy-winning songwriter Jimmy Webb has topped the charts from pop to country to disco numerous times with interpretations by some of the industry’s greatest -- from Glen Campbell to Art Garfunkel to Linda Ronstadt. Robin Spielberg new album LOVE STORY is out now https://bit.ly/3bOWrqK. From Elton John to Adele, from Bob Dylan to Crowded House, Robin performs beautiful and innovative arrangements of popular hits on solo piano. Nostalgic and soothing, each track is intended to stir emotional memories in the listener.
An absorbing, enlightening and entertaining conversation with Karl Luthmayer- musical raconteur, international concert pianist, academic, rock star keyboardist & theremin player in a prog-rock band! As well as chatting about Karl's career and piano playing, we discuss his fascinating research on facial expressiveness in piano performers, the history and aesthetics of piano concert arrangements, the [...]
Man (and music) versus nature. A bass player and a pianist take on a German weasel. Robin Meloy Goldsby, host of The Piano Girl Podcast,reveals the comedies, tragedies, and mundane miracles witnessed from the business side of the Steinway. A pianist in lounges and lobbies around the world, Goldsby tells her stories by connecting people she has met with places she has played. Along the way she discovers the human side, for better or worse, of her audiences—mobsters and moguls, the down-and-out and downright scary, and ordinary people dealing with life in extraordinary ways. Her stories deliver insights into the art and craft of piano playing—and inspiring lessons in life—as she pursues her dreams on her own terms. Robin Meloy Goldsby is the author of Piano Girl; Waltz of the Asparagus People; Rhythm; and Manhattan Road Trip. She has appeared on National Public Radio's All Things Considered and NPR's Piano Jazz with Marian McPartland. Robin is a Grammy-nominated lyricist. She is a Steinway Artist and cultural ambassador with artistic ties to both Europe and the USA; her newest solo piano album, Home and Away, launched at Buckingham Palace in November, 2017, at a gala hosted by HRH, the Prince of Wales, in honor of In Kind Direct, an organization that encourages corporate giving for social good. Robin currently performs plays about 150 live piano gigs a year at Excelsior Hotel Ernst in Cologne, Germany, and tours internationally with her popular concert/reading program. "Goldsby has a wicked sense of humor and a keen eye for the absurd. Bighearted, funny, truly eye-opening memoir." Publishers Weekly Starred Review "Imagine Carrie from Sex and the Cityplaying the Marriott." Daryl Sherman, cabaret and jazz artist “Goldsby's tales are often laugh-out-loud funny, sometimes poignant, and always abundantly human.” Kathy Parsons, Mainly Piano “Robin Meloy Goldsby is a great storyteller. You'll feel as if you're sitting beside her on the piano bench, observing all the people she recalls with such intimacy and personal warmth.” Barbara Cloud, Pittsburgh Post Gazette “Be it a ballad or an up tune, this plucky lucky pianist arranges her memoir medley for us and plays it in the key of life.” Cheryl Hardwick, Saturday Night Live musical director, 1987-2000 “Goldsby's wide-ranging stories possess a low-key, party-girl sense of humor. Exuberant, keen, and at times very funny.” Adam Bregman, Seattle Weekly www.goldsby.de
Piano Girl Robin Meloy Goldsby's definition of an Accidental Insult: a comment that causes the recipient to say thank you and cringe at the same time. Most of the musicians she knows have developed thick skins underneath their little black dresses and tuxedos. Like it's not hard enough to smile and remember 3,000 tunes while playing for a chiropractor convention—they must also suffer the slings and arrows, the digs and dings, of well-meaning, slightly-idiotic customers. In Part Two of "The Accidental Insult," Goldsby describes an indirect meeting with Madonna and how the two of them have more in common than one might expect. Blond ambition, indeed. Robin Meloy Goldsby, host of The Piano Girl Podcast,reveals the comedies, tragedies, and mundane miracles witnessed from the business side of the Steinway. A pianist in lounges and lobbies around the world, Goldsby tells her stories by connecting people she has met with places she has played. Along the way she discovers the human side, for better or worse, of her audiences—mobsters and moguls, the down-and-out and downright scary, and ordinary people dealing with life in extraordinary ways. Her stories deliver insights into the art and craft of piano playing—and inspiring lessons in life—as she pursues her dreams on her own terms. Robin Meloy Goldsby is the author of Piano Girl; Waltz of the Asparagus People; Rhythm; and Manhattan Road Trip. She has appeared on National Public Radio's All Things Consideredand NPR's Piano Jazz with Marian McPartland. Robin is a Grammy-nominated lyricist. She is a Steinway Artist and cultural ambassador with artistic ties to both Europe and the USA; her newest solo piano album, Home and Away, launched at Buckingham Palace in November, 2017, at a gala hosted by HRH, the Prince of Wales, in honor of In Kind Direct, an organization that encourages corporate giving for social good. Robin currently performs plays about 150 live piano gigs a year at Excelsior Hotel Ernst in Cologne, Germany, and tours internationally with her popular concert/reading program. "Goldsby has a wicked sense of humor and a keen eye for the absurd. Bighearted, funny, truly eye-opening memoir." Publishers Weekly Starred Review "Imagine Carrie from Sex and the Cityplaying the Marriott." Daryl Sherman, cabaret and jazz artist “Goldsby's tales are often laugh-out-loud funny, sometimes poignant, and always abundantly human.” Kathy Parsons, Mainly Piano “Robin Meloy Goldsby is a great storyteller. You'll feel as if you're sitting beside her on the piano bench, observing all the people she recalls with such intimacy and personal warmth.” Barbara Cloud, Pittsburgh Post Gazette “Be it a ballad or an up tune, this plucky lucky pianist arranges her memoir medley for us and plays it in the key of life.” Cheryl Hardwick, Saturday Night Live musical director, 1987-2000 “Goldsby's wide-ranging stories possess a low-key, party-girl sense of humor. Exuberant, keen, and at times very funny.” Adam Bregman, Seattle Weekly www.goldsby.de
Piano Girl Robin Meloy Goldsby and her partner Joe get an exciting songwriting commission. The subject? World peace and brotherhood. It takes five songwriting sessions, a plate of cold gnocchi, three slices of stale pizza, a few bottles of wine and half a chicken, but eventually they come up with a suitable composition. They show up at a synagogue in Princeton, New Jersey, to present the song to the congregation at a special ceremony. And that's where things take a left turn. Goldsby, host of The Piano Girl Podcast, reveals the comedies, tragedies, and mundane miracles witnessed from the business side of the Steinway. A pianist in lounges and lobbies around the world, Goldsby tells her stories by connecting people she has met with places she has played. Along the way she discovers the human side, for better or worse, of her audiences—mobsters and moguls, the down-and-out and downright scary, and ordinary people dealing with life in extraordinary ways. Her stories deliver insights into the art and craft of piano playing—and inspiring lessons in life—as she pursues her dreams on her own terms. Robin Meloy Goldsby is the author of Piano Girl; Waltz of the Asparagus People; Rhythm; and Manhattan Road Trip. She has appeared on National Public Radio's All Things Consideredand NPR's Piano Jazz with Marian McPartland. Robin is a Grammy-nominated lyricist. She is a Steinway Artist and cultural ambassador with artistic ties to both Europe and the USA; her newest solo piano album, Home and Away, launched at Buckingham Palace in November, 2017, at a gala hosted by HRH, the Prince of Wales, in honor of In Kind Direct, an organization that encourages corporate giving for social good. Robin currently performs plays about 150 live piano gigs a year at Excelsior Hotel Ernst in Cologne, Germany, and tours internationally with her popular concert/reading program. "Goldsby has a wicked sense of humor and a keen eye for the absurd. Bighearted, funny, truly eye-opening memoir." Publishers Weekly Starred Review "Imagine Carrie from Sex and the Cityplaying the Marriott." Daryl Sherman, cabaret and jazz artist “Goldsby's tales are often laugh-out-loud funny, sometimes poignant, and always abundantly human.” Kathy Parsons, Mainly Piano “Robin Meloy Goldsby is a great storyteller. You'll feel as if you're sitting beside her on the piano bench, observing all the people she recalls with such intimacy and personal warmth.” Barbara Cloud, Pittsburgh Post Gazette “Be it a ballad or an up tune, this plucky lucky pianist arranges her memoir medley for us and plays it in the key of life.” Cheryl Hardwick, Saturday Night Live musical director, 1987-2000 “Goldsby's wide-ranging stories possess a low-key, party-girl sense of humor. Exuberant, keen, and at times very funny.” Adam Bregman, Seattle Weekly www.goldsby.de
Piano Girl Robin Meloy Goldsby gets naked in the German sauna. Moving to a foreign country is tricky enough, but taking your clothes off in front of a bunch of strangers? Goldsby has a front row seat at the Penis Parade and it's a spectacle she's never seen before. Robin Meloy Goldsby, host of The Piano Girl Podcast, travels the world and reveals the comedies, tragedies, and mundane miracles witnessed from the business side of the Steinway. A pianist in lounges and lobbies around the world, Goldsby tells her stories by connecting people she has met with places she has played. Along the way she discovers the human side, for better or worse, of her audiences—mobsters and moguls, the down-and-out and downright scary, and ordinary people dealing with life in extraordinary ways. Her stories deliver insights into the art and craft of piano playing—and inspiring lessons in life—as she pursues her dreams on her own terms. Robin Meloy Goldsby is the author of Piano Girl; Waltz of the Asparagus People; Rhythm; and Manhattan Road Trip. She has appeared on National Public Radio's All Things Consideredand NPR's Piano Jazz with Marian McPartland. Robin is a Grammy-nominated lyricist. She is a Steinway Artist and cultural ambassador with artistic ties to both Europe and the USA; her newest solo piano album, Home and Away, launched at Buckingham Palace in November, 2017, at a gala hosted by HRH, the Prince of Wales, in honor of In Kind Direct, an organization that encourages corporate giving for social good. Robin currently performs plays about 150 live piano gigs a year at Excelsior Hotel Ernst in Cologne, Germany, and tours internationally with her popular concert/reading program. "Goldsby has a wicked sense of humor and a keen eye for the absurd. Bighearted, funny, truly eye-opening memoir." Publishers Weekly Starred Review "Imagine Carrie from Sex and the Cityplaying the Marriott." Daryl Sherman, cabaret and jazz artist “Goldsby's tales are often laugh-out-loud funny, sometimes poignant, and always abundantly human.” Kathy Parsons, Mainly Piano “Robin Meloy Goldsby is a great storyteller. You'll feel as if you're sitting beside her on the piano bench, observing all the people she recalls with such intimacy and personal warmth.” Barbara Cloud, Pittsburgh Post Gazette “Be it a ballad or an up tune, this plucky lucky pianist arranges her memoir medley for us and plays it in the key of life.” Cheryl Hardwick, Saturday Night Live musical director, 1987-2000 “Goldsby's wide-ranging stories possess a low-key, party-girl sense of humor. Exuberant, keen, and at times very funny.” Adam Bregman, Seattle Weekly www.goldsby.de
April 2, 2019 In "The Girl Who Curtsied Twice" Piano Girl Robin Goldsby plays a gig at Buckingham Palace for Prince Charles and 250 of his friends. Goldsby reveals the comedies, tragedies, and mundane miracles witnessed from the business side of the Steinway. A pianist in lounges and lobbies around the world, Goldsby tells her stories by connecting people she has met with places she has played. Along the way she discovers the human side, for better or worse, of her audiences—mobsters and moguls, the down-and-out and downright scary, and ordinary people dealing with life in extraordinary ways. Her stories deliver insights into the art and craft of piano playing—and inspiring lessons in life—as she pursues her dreams on her own terms. Robin Meloy Goldsby is the author of Piano Girl; Waltz of the Asparagus People; Rhythm; and Manhattan Road Trip. She has appeared on National Public Radio's All Things Consideredand NPR's Piano Jazz with Marian McPartland. Robin is a Grammy-nominated lyricist. She is a Steinway Artist and cultural ambassador with artistic ties to both Europe and the USA; her newest solo piano album, Home and Away, launched at Buckingham Palace in November, 2017, at a gala hosted by HRH, the Prince of Wales, in honor of In Kind Direct, an organization that encourages corporate giving for social good. Robin currently performs plays about 150 live piano gigs a year at Excelsior Hotel Ernst in Cologne, Germany, and tours internationally with her popular concert/reading program. "Goldsby has a wicked sense of humor and a keen eye for the absurd. Bighearted, funny, truly eye-opening memoir." Publishers Weekly Starred Review "Imagine Carrie from Sex and the Cityplaying the Marriott." Daryl Sherman, cabaret and jazz artist “Goldsby's tales are often laugh-out-loud funny, sometimes poignant, and always abundantly human.” Kathy Parsons, Mainly Piano “Robin Meloy Goldsby is a great storyteller. You'll feel as if you're sitting beside her on the piano bench, observing all the people she recalls with such intimacy and personal warmth.” Barbara Cloud, Pittsburgh Post Gazette “Be it a ballad or an up tune, this plucky lucky pianist arranges her memoir medley for us and plays it in the key of life.” Cheryl Hardwick, Saturday Night Live musical director, 1987-2000 “Goldsby's wide-ranging stories possess a low-key, party-girl sense of humor. Exuberant, keen, and at times very funny.” Adam Bregman, Seattle Weekly www.goldsby.de
Today, I speak with renowned pianist Jamie Parker and, I need to warn you in advance: this one is filled with wonderful information and really applicable tips, so get ready to take some notes! Among many of the topics we cover, you'll hear about Jamie's favorite practice tips - from how to mark your part clearly, to his special crazy fast technique - why it's crucial to know yourself and know how to prioritize in instrumental practice, and the importance of listening right here, right now! As I said, there's so much wonderful information ahead and I hope you enjoy this discussion with Jamie Parker! Jamie elaborates on: His experience growing up in a musical family His trajectory from Juilliard to the Gryphon Trio and the University of Toronto The early days of a chamber music group and how instrumental the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation was during those times His favorite practice tips How he marks his part and works the difficult passages How he likes to make things more difficult His “crazy fast” practicing technique The importance of prioritization: to know what your strengths and weaknesses are so you know what and how to practice, and how often How crucial a strong sense of rhythm is Why he never wants to be “the slowest person in the room” How you'll never know if you've over practiced, but you'll know if you haven't practiced enough! Things that help him learning repertoire rapidly Get a good sense of the overall “lay of the land” and do formal and harmonic analyses Marking his score carefully Using a basic pencil A highlighter to mark important info Marking the passages that are important to rehearse with the group Why it's important for us to learn to mark the info that we will need in ways that will be clear for future performances Why he likes to practice in the dark Why we must work on the skill of public speaking What are the three musicians that live within each of us The importance of listening right here, right now His life as a performer and teacher Aspects to consider when thinking of leading a career in a serious chamber ensemble ALL ABOUT JAMIE: Website – The Gryphon Trio: http://www.gryphontrio.com/james-parker/ The Gryphon Trio on YouTube: https://www.google.com/search?q=gryphon+trio+youtube&oq=gryphon+trio+yo&aqs=chrome.0.0j69i57.7943j0j4&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGryphonTrio/ Instagram Hashtag: https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/gryphontrio/ Biography Accomplished, versatile, brilliant, are descriptors frequently linked to Canadian pianist, James Parker. To put it simply, he is among the most sought-after artists. Mr. Parker's achievements are both lengthy and impressive. His musical roots can be traced to the Vancouver Academy of Music and the University of British Columbia where he studied with Kum Sing Lee. He then went on and received his Master of Music and Doctor of Musical Arts at The Juilliard School with Adele Marcus. Dr. Parker continues the teaching tradition as the Rupert E. Edwards Chair in Piano Performance on the music faculty at the University of Toronto. Awards came early and often. Beginning in 1984 with a first prize at the Eckhardt-Gramatté Competition, James served notice that he was a rising star. The CBC competition concurred, selecting him winner of the 25th National Competition for Young Performers. The Virginia Parker Award as the most promising young classical artist soon followed, further solidifying Parker's place as one of Canada's best. He is often invited to the international juries of such competitions as the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition and the Honens International Piano Competition. Concerts given by Dr. Parker consistently garner artistic acclaim. His style has earned him praise as “one of the most searching musical intellects and 10 of the nimblest fingers in the business” according to The Globe and Mail. James has enthralled audiences in North America and Europe, counting diplomats and dignitaries among his receptive audiences. He has made frequent appearances on CBC, and has performed on Bravo!, the CanWest Global Network, MuchMusic and a myriad of stations across the globe. A consummate professional, James is recognized as a soloist, a chamber musician and as the pianist for Canada's foremost ensemble, the Gryphon Trio. Add to this his critically acclaimed performances with major Canadian symphonies like Toronto, Vancouver, Victoria, Quebec City, Edmonton, National Arts Centre, Symphony Nova Scotia and many in between, one is reminded of the scope of his contributions to the national classical music scene. With three JUNO recording awards and many other nominations from his vast discography, James Parker continues to graciously strive to do it all. James Parker is a Steinway Artist. If you enjoyed the show, please leave a review on iTunes! I truly appreciate your support! Visit www.mindoverfinger.com for information about past and future podcasts, and for more resources on mindful practice. Join the Mind Over Finger Tribe here! https://www.facebook.com/groups/mindoverfingertribe/ THANK YOU: Most sincere thank you to composer Jim Stephenson who graciously provided the show's musical theme! Concerto #1 for Trumpet and Chamber Orchestra – Movement 2: Allegro con Brio, performed by Jeffrey Work, trumpet, and the Lake Forest Symphony, conducted by Jim Stephenson. Also a HUGE thank you to my fantastic producer, Bella Kelly! MIND OVER FINGER: www.mindoverfinger.com https://www.facebook.com/mindoverfinger/ https://www.instagram.com/mindoverfinger/
My guest today is composer, pianist and music historian, Dr. Robert Greenberg! Dr. Greenberg has composed over fifty works for a wide variety of instrumental and vocal ensembles, and his works have been performed all over the world. A “Steinway Artist,” Dr. Greenberg has also received many other honors including three Nicola de Lorenzo Composition Prizes and a Koussevitzky commission from the Library of Congress. He has been profiled in various major publications, including The Wall Street Journal; Inc. magazine; and the London Times. Dr. Greenberg is popularly known for his over 550 lectures recorded for the esteemed education company The Great Courses, including popular courses such as “How to Listen to and Understand Great Music”, “How to Listen to and Understand Opera”, “Great Music of the 20th Century” and many other great ones. We talk about his early years in music, his training in music composition, many interesting perspectives and anecdotes on music history, His stellar work on the great courses, his music and so much more!
We are delighted to have the renowned master of classical improvisation, pianist Dr. John Mortensen, join the show for the first time! Dr. John Mortensen is a leader in the international revival of classical improvisation. Appearing frequently as concert artist and masterclass teacher at colleges and universities in America and Europe, he is noted for his ability to improvise entire concerts in historical styles, including complex compositions such as Baroque fugues. His book on classical improvisation, “The Pianist's Guide to Classical Improvisation” with Oxford University Press, will be a comprehensive method for training advanced pianists to improvise in historical styles. He is a Steinway Artist and an Ohio Artist on Tour. In 2017 he was selected as a Fulbright Specialist by the US Department of State to serve as an international artistic ambassador. In 2018 he toured Europe for three months, performing and teaching improvised music at conservatories across the continent. His articles appear in International Piano, Clavier, College Music Symposium, Piano Pedagogy Forum, and American Music Teacher. Mortensen studied with Lynne Bartholomew at the University of Michigan and Anne Koscielny and Raymond Hanson at the University of Maryland, receiving his doctorate in piano performance from the latter. He holds National Certification in Piano through the Music Teacher's National Association and was recently recognized as an Excellence in Education honoree by the Ohio Senate. He now serves as professor of piano at Cedarville University. In 2016 he was named Faculty Scholar of the Year, that institution's highest award. We talk about his background, his approach to classical improvisation, the different tools and techniques needed to improvise in classical music, his upcoming book “The Pianist's Guide to Classical Improvisation” with Oxford University Press, his tour of Europe and much, much more!
Born in Moscow, Ms. Grineva began studying piano at the age of six, attending the Moscow Music School. She went on to the Moscow High School of Music under the aegis of the prestigious Moscow Conservatory, where she studied with Professor Pavel Messner. It was during her tutelage with Maestro Messner that Katya began giving recitals and experiencing the “special and spontaneous” interaction between artist and audience that would become the hallmark of her performances. In New York, she was awarded a scholarship to immediately enter the Mannes School of Music graduate program, studying with Nina Svetlanova, followed by private coaching with Vladja Mashke, who played a key role in the young pianist's development..Since April 1998 Steinway and Sons has awarded Katya the honorable title of Steinway Artist. Other awards include: a special award from the New York State Shields in 2003 and, most recently, an award for special achievements from the government of Guam.Katya is often invited as a guest performer on the exclusive “Silver Sea” and “Radisson Seven Seas” cruise lines on which she travels through Europe and South America and the South Pacific. She has since played all over Asia including for Presidents of countries. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/abwmitchellrabin/support
Today's guest: Cosmo Buono is a Steinway Artist and the Chairman and CEO of Alexander & Buono International. He played in major capitals and festivals throughout the world. In addition to performing, Mr. Buono has distinguished himself as not only as a sought-after piano coach, but also one of the foremost teachers of the Leschetizky Method in the United States. Visit our website for more info and discover other episodes you might love: www.feisworld.com/blog/cosmo-buono --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/feisworld/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/feisworld/support
Steinway Artist and esteemed professor from Johannesburg, South Africa.
Robert Thies has been a friend of mine for about ten years or so. We see each other around town and the last time we worked together was on Happy Feet 2, with John Powell. Rob is a tremendous pianist with a great career. He won the Prokofiev competition, plays with the Phil and with many ensembles around town. He's a Steinway Artist, session player... and on and on. Rob is also just a plain old good guy, and I'm glad to be his friend. Thanks for listening and I hope you end up liking this guy as much as I do. Enjoy! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
George earned the title of Young Steinway Artist, appeared with Harvard’s prestigious River Charles Ensemble, the Carnegie Hall for more than half a dozen times, and Steinway Hall that led one critic to proclaim “a rising star if ever there was one.” With over 2,000 fans on Facebook, George continues his journey of spreading the word for classical music today. George had an unusual path to becoming a successful pianist. As a young boy, his mom refused to prescribe medication for his ADHD and instead invited a piano teacher to their home. What's the purpose of playing music for George? He says that it's about creating an experience that reminds the audience of something important in their lives, or inspires in some way. They are not only enjoying music as entertainment but a piece of reflection. We also talked about being Chinese / Asian American. George believes: "It is our duty to show people our culture. Being part of this ethnic group is part of being American. America is a melting pot - we are a group of people forming this wonderful fabric of culture and experience that supports one another. My favorite part is probably having George play along during the interview while he was giving examples or telling a story. Playing the piano is second nature to George that unexpectly integrated into our conversation. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/feisworld/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/feisworld/support
#1 Billboard Pianist, Steinway Artist, Producer and Dad.
Every artist has an epiphany. For classically-trained, award winning pianist Richard Glazier, it happened at age nine, when he saw the film “Girl Crazy” with a score by George & Ira Gershwin. So excited was he by the music he heard, Glazier was prompted to write a fan letter to famed lyricist Ira Gershwin. After corresponding with each other for three years, Gershwin invited his young friend, then 12 to meet him in Beverly Hills. During their visit Ira asked Glazier to play a Gershwin tune on the piano that once belonged to his brother legendary composer George Gershwin. Fueled by Ira's encouragement and interest, Glazier dedicated himself that very day to the Gershwin repertoire and the American Popular Songbook, eventually becoming one of the genre's leading authorities..Originally from Indianapolis, Indiana, Glazier began studying piano when he was 6 years old. Trained in the classics, Glazier earned Bachelor and Master degrees in Piano Performance from Indiana University School of Music, Bloomington, where he studied with famed pianist and teacher, Menaham Pressler, and a Doctorate of Musical Arts from the Cleveland Institute of Music.In addition to Ira Gershwin's blessings, Glazier has received the Alumni Achievement Award from the Cleveland Institute of Music for his contributions to the American Popular Song. He also won several major international piano competitions including the Pro Musicis International Award and the National Federation of Music Clubs' Grand Prize. He also was selected as a Steinway Artist.Glazier's concerts have inspired two national television specials: "From Gershwin to Garland A Musical Journey With Richard Glazier, which was broadcast on PBS stations throughout the country in 2010& "From Ragtime to Reel Time Richard Glazier in Concert, which starts airing on PBS stations in March 2012.
Born in the Pinar del Río province of Western Cuba, Steinway Artist pianist and composer Elio Villafranca was classically trained in percussion and composition at the Instituto Superior de Arte in Havana, Cuba. Since his arrival in the U.S. in late 1995, he has been involved in jazz and Latin jazz scenes on both the East and West Coasts. Based in New York City, he is resident professor at Temple University in Philadelphia, PA. In the 2010 Grammy Awards he was nominated in Best Latin Jazz Album of the Year, for his performance, composition and coproduction in the album ThingsI Wanted To Do by Chembo Corniel. Villafranca was also pianist in the CD La Guerra No by John Santos Y El Coro Folklorico Kindembo, which was nominated in the 2010 Grammy Awards as Best Traditional World Music Album. As a bandleader, he has released three albums, 2 CDs and one Vinyl. His most recent recording and first LP with title “Dynamic Resolution, was released February 26th, 2011. The Source in Between, 2007, remained in the top 10 of the JazzWeek World Top 50 Chart for eleven weeks, and his first album, Incantations/Encantaciones, was ranked amongst the 50 best jazz albums of the year by JazzTimes magazine in 2003. This year, Villafranca is releasing a new recording called Dos y Mas. This album is a duo collaboration with master percussionist from Cuba Arturo Stable. AND In October, Villafranca will return to the studio to record his new quintet The Jass Syncopators, after it premier presentation at Dizzy's Jazz Club Coca Cola, Jazz at Lincoln Center. website: www.eliovillafranca.com
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