Ronald Hawkins - US Pianist pianist Ronald Hawkins began his musical studies at the age of sixteen and was Jack Roberts, Richard Cass, leon bates, Menahem Pressler and Max Camp. http://www.musiciansgallery.com/start/keyboards/pianists/hawkins(ronald).html
Extractions: Fax: 203-787-9400 In the summer 2000, Ronald was awarded the Rose Hanus Full Scholarship to study at the world-renowned Adamant Music School in Adamant, Vermont. He was one of thirty pianists who were selected from all over the United States, Canada, Taiwan, Japan, and England to study at the Adamant Music School. While there, his principal teacher was Mark Sullivan, and he received coaching from Gwen Beamish, Elaine Greenfield, Dmitry Rachmanov, Willard Schultz, and Golda Wainberg-Tatz. In 1992, Ronald signed an eight-year contract with the Biltmore Estate Christmas Concert Series, in Asheville, North Carolina. The Asheville Times stated he was, "a sensitive romantic pianist with a warm personality." Ronald received his Bachelor and Master of Music degrees in Piano Performance from Shenandoah Conservatory in Winchester, Virginia. He has also performed in master classes with internationally acclaimed artists such as: Karen Shaw, John OâConor, Andre Watts, Mario Kay Ocker, Gerhardt and Barbara Suhrstedt, Maurice Hinson, Jack Roberts, Richard Cass, Leon Bates, Menahem Pressler and Max Camp. Ronald appears on Jamlet and Pier Records labels. His discography includes: "Ronald Hawkins, Piano", and "Journey", which are both available on the Pier Records label and "Biltmore Estate Christmas", which is available on the Jamlet Records label. Ronald enjoys spending his leisure time with his two dogs, Andy and Ty. He lives in Connecticut, USA.
Glimpses piano competition and performed in a master class with leon bates. Louisiana/TexasFaith Marie is an 11 year old pianist from DeBerry, Texas who travels http://www.musiclinkfoundation.org/glimpse.html
Extractions: Eileen Stinson David , when keeping him in the room was a challenge, with the first success coming when he was able to play a single key on the keyboard. That was three years ago, with David now working on level three music and enjoying a receptive relationship with a caring adult. It has made a world of difference to David, whose picture appears on our LessonLink brochure. Michael, of Wilmington, DE received a toy keyboard at the age of six. For the next seven years, he taught himself to play by reading books and listening to recordings. He took his first formal lessons at the Christiana Cultural Arts Center, where Louise Boyd recognized him as a natural talent who had reached the level of Bach and Beethoven pieces taught by himself. Michael entered the LessonLink program in 1999, studying with Benjamin Whitten . He recently won the Kenneth Square piano competition and performed in a master class with Leon Bates.
National Gallery Of Art | Press Office leon bates, pianist Music by Schubert, Chopin, and Ravel. December. 5. Jiri Barta,cellist Music for solo cello by Kodaly and JS Bach http://www.nga.gov/press/2004/releases/fall/concerts2.shtm
National Gallery Of Art | Press Office The October 31 concert will feature pianist Andreas Haefliger playing four Art from the Victoria and Albert Museum; and leon bates (November 28). http://www.nga.gov/press/2004/releases/fall/concerts.shtm
Extractions: OF THE MUSIC DEPARTMENT FALL SEASON All the Mighty World: The Photographs of Roger Fenton, 1852-1860 (October 17, 2004-January 2, 2005) will be celebrated on October 17 with a performance by the National Gallery Vocal Arts Ensemble. The program, selected by Vocal Arts Ensemble artistic director Rosa Lamoreaux and guest conductor Samuel Gordon, consists of vocal music with texts by William Wordsworth and other 19th-century English poets. On October 24 the New York Chamber Soloists will perform American chamber music from 1942 to 1959 that includes works by Arthur Berger, Walter Piston, Elliott Carter, and Mel Powell. The October 31 concert will feature pianist Andreas Haefliger playing four Beethoven sonatas. Three pianists will appear at the Gallery in November: Christopher Kypros (November 7); Ariana Barkeshli (November 21), whose recital of music by Mussorgsky and Persian composers Aminollah Hossein, Goinoush Khaleghi, and Alireza Mashayekhi will honor the exhibition Palace and Mosque: Islamic Art from the Victoria and Albert Museum ; and Leon Bates (November 28).
Extractions: FIELD OF BLUE Jacqueline Dankworth has worked extensively as an actress with the RSC, National Theatre, touring India with the John Dexter Company and playing many leading parts in the West End, as well as experimenting with finding artistic expression as a singer. Her wide experience is reflected in the way she introduces drama into her music.
Extractions: THE SCOTT LEGACY BRANFORD MARSALIS The eldest of four musical Marsalis brothers (the others being trumpeter Wynton, trombonist/producer Delfeayo and drummer Jason), born to pianist Ellis in Louisiana in August 1960, Branford Marsalis is one of the jazz world's best-known saxophonists, and a knowledgeable and pithy commentator on the current music scene.
Field Trips leon bates, piano and Scott Conklin, violin Concerts and Masterclasses leon bates, pianist. Artist and Masterclass Info http://www.sanoimf.org/specialevents.html
Welcome To The SANO International Music Festival Page chamber musician and frequently appears in concert with pianist Robert Auler.leon bates, Piano Tuesday and Thursday, July 25th and 27th Masterclasses http://www.sanoimf.org/GuestArtists.html
Extractions: Crotchet AmazonUK AmazonUS No doubt there exist more persuasive accounts of each individual item (and certainly of Rhapsody in Blue ), but the quality of this selection is generally first-class. The Cuban Overture , for instance, is appropriately bright, brash and breezy. The extract from the Piano Concerto features an excellent pianist and a thoroughly idiomatic first trumpeter. Leon Bates delivers the Three Preludes with style (though he fails to conceal the feeble invention of the third). The Porgy and Bess and Girl Crazy selections ooze joie de vivre Rhapsody in Blue is only modestly successful. From the inadequate programme notes (very defective by Naxos standards - no information is given about the performers) one can only assume that Richard Hayman is the soloist/conductor. It's an acceptable but unsubtle performance. As for sound: generally well-balanced, with much vivid detail, but somewhat 'boxy'.
Harold Jones, Colette Valentine, Antara he has collaborated with the prize winning Audubon Quartet, Fresk Quartet,internationally renowned pianist leon bates and guitarist Peter Segal. http://www.leonarda.com/musicians/perf333.html
Extractions: Let Us Break Bread Together CD Harold Jones, Colette Valentine Harold Jones was born in Chicago and began his musical education as a violin student at the age of ten, but when he heard another student play the piccolo, he decided that the flute was the instrument he wanted to play. He studied flute with David Underwood while attending DuSable High School, and later won a scholarship to Sherwood Music School in Chicago. He then became a member of the Chicago Civic Orchestra under conductor George Schick. Mr. Jones went to New York in 1955 and was awarded a scholarship to the Juilliard School of Music, where he received the "Outstanding Woodwind Player" award prior to graduation. He continued his studies with the renowned Marcel Moyse and in 1966 made his New York recital debut at Town Hall, later appearing at Carnegie Hall, CAMI Hall, Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln Center and at Jordan Hall in Boston. He has been a soloist with numerous orchestras, including the Bach Aria orchestra, New York Sinfonietta, American Symphony Orchestra, Brooklyn Philharmonia, National Orchestral Association, Municipal Concerts orchestra and Symphony of the New World. He has appeared frequently with Today's Artists in New York, San Francisco and at the Yachats Music Festival in Oregon, and performs in recitals across the country as well. As a recitalist and teacher he participated in the 1988 and 1989 Manhattan School of Music International Summer Youth Festival in Taiwan. Mr. Jones was honored at a performance in Jackson, Tennessee, where he was presented with the Key to the City by the Mayor.
Kirshbaum Demler & Assoc. leon bates, piano TOTAL PRAISE Choir of Emmanuel Baptist Church scoresRhapsody in Blue, featuring pianist leon bates, and An American in Paris. http://www.kirshdem.com/agency.php?view=news&nid=69
LV Phil ::: Press Releases leon bates will join the Philharmonic at UNLVs Artemus W. Ham Concert Hall guest artists for this allAmerican performance will be pianist leon bates. http://www.lasvegasphilharmonic.com/news/releases.phtml
Extractions: In This Section Press Releases Latest News Press Releases Reviews Press Kit 7/22/2005 - Philharmonic to Open Seventh Season with The Las Vegas Philharmonic, under the music direction of Harold Weller, will open its seventh classical season on September 17 and 18 with �Jackpot,� a concert that will feature one of America�s leading pianists and an original composition celebrating the city's Centennial. Another highlight of the concert, sponsored by the Las Vegas Centennial Celebration Committee, will be the world premiere of �Jackpot: A Celebratory Overture for Large Orchestra,� an original composition in honor of the city�s centennial written by Dan Welcher of the University of Texas. With more than 80 works to his credit, Welcher is one of the most-played composers of his generation. His music has been performed by more than 50 orchestras, including the Chicago Symphony, Atlanta Symphony and BBC Symphony, and many of his works have been commercially recorded. �Both Leon and Dan are old friends of mine, and, for my last full season with the Las Vegas Philharmonic, I thought it would be fun to work with them again,� Weller said. �Leon Bates appeared very successfully with my orchestra in Flagstaff, Arizona, in the late �80s and, in 1994, I commissioned Dan Welcher to write a symphony in celebration of the centennial of the City of Flagstaff. And now as we celebrate Las Vegas� centennial year, it is very exciting to be able to work with them once again in this all-American program!�
Welcome To Redlands California leon bates, pianist; Louis Toppin, soprano; William Brown, tenor. A sparklingcelebration of the vocal and piano music of George Gershwin. Tues. Aug. 21 http://www.redlandsweb.com/calendar/Bowl2001/
New Page 1 School of Music and the Honors College also welcome pianist leon bates. Mr.bates takes time from his busy performing schedule to work with our students http://dept.kent.edu/music/Piano Division/KentKSeries.htm
Extractions: 2004-05 Kent Keyboard Series Thursday, October 7, 8 p.m Jamie Shaak guest recital Ms. Shaak opens the season with a program that includes works by Soler, Seixas, Schumann, Albeniz, Alkan and Gweyneth Walker. The latter composer can be heard early next year on Ms. Shaaks newly recorded CD, The Sun is Love . Admission is free. Friday, November 12, 8 p.m. Jerry Wong, faculty recital The newest addition to the Kent piano faculty, Dr. Wong begins his second year with a program that includes works by Chopin, Rorem, and Barber. Admission is free. Wednesday, November 17, 7:30 p.m., Thursday, November 18, 9:30 a.m. and 1:10 p.m. Julian Martin, internationally acclaimed guest artist Kent State is thrilled to welcome Julian Martin. Mr. Martin comes to us from New York City, where he is on faculty at The Julliard School. Sought after worldwide for his inspiring master classes and insightful teaching, please join the community for this special learning opportunity. $5 Admission pass to all events.
American Composers Forum concerto that will be premiered by worldrenown pianist leon bates on March 20, Piano Concerto (leon bates premiere, March 2005) A Mystic Valley http://www.composersforum.org/member_profile.cfm?oid=2839
Heidi Louise Williams American pianist Heidi Louise Williams has appeared in solo and chamber music Sadmara Rudstein, leon bates, Rachelle McCabe, and the Florestan Trio. http://www.siuc.edu/~music/faculty/Williams.html
Arts Council Of Greater Kalamazoo - Our Arts Community March 13 with Israeli pianist Shai Wosner playing an allBeethoven program . Ellis Marsalis, Ray Charles, Angela Hewitt, leon bates, Dorothy Donegan, http://www.kalamazooarts.com/community/index.asp?page=profile&id=217
George Gershwin In Madison pianist leon bates, who has made a specialty of Gershwin s virtuoso piano works,will perform both the Rhapsody in Blue and the I Got Rhythm Variations. http://facstaff.uww.edu/allsenj/mso/HISTORY/Gershwin.htm
Extractions: Note: this is an extended version of a feature article George Gershwin's 1934 visit to Madison, published in the Wisconsin State Journal on February 2, 2002 under the title "Strike Up the Band." George Gershwin in Madison by Michael Allsen It was January 1934. The top news stories of the day were the recent repeal of Prohibition, the still-unsolved Lindbergh kidnapping, andhitting closest to homea violent strike by dairy farmers. On January 7, The Capital Times broke the story that George Gershwin would perform at West High School on January 24. This was sensational newsGershwin was probably the most famous musical performer to appear in Madison in the 1930s. He was already a familiar name by the early 1920s, with a string of successful Broadway shows, and hit songs like Swanee. But it was a collaboration with the Paul Whiteman Orchestra in early 1924 that made him a national star. His "Jazz Concerto" Rhapsody in Blue was an unprecedented success, and one of the first truly successful fusions of Jazz style and Classical orchestration. Gershwin became increasingly confident writing for orchestra, and in succeeding years followed up the Rhapsody with orchestral works like An American in Paris and the Concerto in F.
Coastal Senior Brilliant American pianist leon bates is scheduled to perform with the Hilton The audience is invited to meet the featured guest pianist, leon bates, http://www.coastalsenior.com/archives/january2003/SNRleonbates.html
Extractions: "Leon Bates at the Pops," will feature Bates and the Hilton Head Orchestra in two American classics: Gottshalk's "Grande Tarantelle" and Gershwin's "I've Got Rhythm." Bates will also perform solo pieces by Duke Ellington in tribute to the great musician. The orchestra will open the evening with Andrew Lloyd Webber's "Phantom of the Opera" and also perform Leonard Bernstein's virtuosic "Symphonic Dances from West Side Story." For additional information and ticket reservations, contact the Hilton Head Orchestra Box Office at (843) 842-2055, via email at info@hhorchestra.org or log onto the website at www.hhorchestra.org. Tickets may be purchased by calling the HHO Box Office at (843) 842-2055 or at the door starting at 7 pm on concert nights. The Hilton Head Orchestra League will host a Post-Concert Reception in Fellowship Hall at the First Presbyterian Church following the Jan. 13, Monday Master Series Concert. The audience is invited to meet the featured guest pianist, Leon Bates, Music Director Mary Woodmansee Green and the Hilton Head Orchestra musicians.
NEIU - Jewel Box Series 17, 2005 140pm, pianist leon bates. Thursday, Jan. 19, 2006 - 140pm,Clarinetist John Bruce Yeh. Thursday, Feb. 16, 2006 - 140pm, pianist David http://www.neiu.edu/~jewelbox/master_class.html
Extractions: Sit in on lectures or participate in master classes led by the Jewel Box Series and Performing Arts Series artists. All sessions are held in the NEIU Recital Hall unless otherwise noted and are free to the public. Master class times are subject to change. Please consult the web page for the most up to date information www.neiu.edu/~jewelbox or call 773-442-4978.
