Bulletin, Vol. XXVII, No. 1, Reviews Of Recorded Materials Bulgarian pianist Kaltchev digs deep into the Slavic darkness of these measures, john owings, Piano. Koch 37622-2H1, 1999. One compact disc. http://www.american-music.org/publications/bullarchive/records271.html
Extractions: Of all the might-have-beens in American music, few are more poignant than the case of Charles Tomlinson Griffes (1884-1920), who died after a short and undeservedly obscure career in music. Although trained in Germany, Griffes turned increasingly to French models for inspiration during his brief maturity, producing some fine works with a certain originality. Originality, however, is not the first impression left by Ivo Kaltchev's Griffes disc. The first two of the four Roman Sketches, Op. 7 , "The White Peacock" and "Nightfall" are overly indebted to Debussy. "The Fountain of Acqua Paola" opens with a fine American-sounding melody, but then descends into standard late-Romantic note-spinning. Things pick up considerably with the last piece in this set; "Clouds" is music of genuine beauty, of wispy and a bit lightweight. "The Pleasure Dome of Kubla Khan," in its orchestral setting, was among the few works of Griffes to achieve some attention in his lifetime. In the original piano version, its dark opening brings Mussorgsky to mind, and Griffes works this idiom effectively with some ominous left-hand passages. Bulgarian pianist Kaltchev digs deep into the Slavic darkness of these measures, and to great effect. So, too, in the brooding "A Winter Landscape," heard here in its world premiere recording. "Legend" has a strong individual stamp; "De Profundis" is a less compelling, if still craftsmanly, essay in the Romantic style. The most ambitious work on the disc, the
Pianist And Piano Players owings, john pianist and teacher; includes biography, discography, articlesand photos. Paderewski, Ignaz Jan (1860-1941) - Biographical essay and list of http://www.onlypiano.com/html/pianists.html
Extractions: var sc_project=369885; var sc_partition=1; var sc_invisible=1; Your complete source for piano artists and fans, including piano news, music equipment, sheet music and CDs from featured performers of jazz, new-age, classical piano. Home Piano Radio Resources Forums ... About PIANISTS Click here to Add your link Piano improvs and compositions by Jeff T. Alu. Archontides, P. B. - Greek-Australian pianist. Includes biographical information press releases and upcoming events. Argerich, Martha - An index of studio and concert recordings. Argerich, Martha (b.1941) - Excerpts from a 1979 interview with Dean Elder; in-print discography; reviews. Artzt, Susanna
Extractions: Jean Jordan , soprano; Desmond Kincaid , piano Manhattan Philharmonic Chamber Players Peabody Camerata with Gene Young, conductor; Elaine Bonazzi, speaker Le Nouvel Ensemble Moderne with Lorraine Vaillancourt, conductor University of Georgia Contemporary Chamber Ensemble with Lewis Nielson, conductor Elysium String Quartet : Leonid Levin, violin; Jennifer Tiboris, violin; Lisa Heffter, viola; Lutz Rath, cello Stanley Drucker , clarinet; L. William Kuyper , French horn; Joseph Robinson , oboe; with David Carroll, bassoon; Gerald Robbins, piano Ravina String Quartet : Oscar Ravina, violin; Allan Schiller, violin; Peter Kenote, viola; Qiang Tu, cello; with Harold Seletsky, clarinet Brass Mosaic : David Workman, director/trumpet; Brendan Kierman, trumpet; Ken Soper, French horn; Nathaniel Dickey, trombone; Paul Erion, tuba Elysium String Quartet : Robert Chausow, violin; Jennifer Tiboris, violin; Lisa Ralia Heffter, viola; Lutz Rath, cello; with Eleonor Bindman, piano Albemarle Ensemble : Margaret Newcomb, flute; Kristen Hadden, oboe; Matthew Morris, bassoon; Dwight Purvis, horn; Content Sablinsky, piano
MidAmerica Productions - What's New World Renowned pianist Orrett Rhoden Makes Weill Recital Hall Debut, October 1, 2003 comprised of Fritz Gearhart, violin, and john owings, piano, http://www.midamerica-music.com/whatsnew_oct2003.htm
Extractions: Violinist Philippe Quint makes his Weill Recital Hall debut on Tuesday, October 7, 2003, at 8:00 p.m. He will be joined by guest artists Adam Neiman, piano, and Andrei Tchekmazov, cello. The trio will interpret Schnittke's Suite in the Old Style for violin and piano; Shostakovich's Trio No. 2 in E minor for violin, cello, and piano, Op. 67; the world premiere of Lera Auerbach's Sonata No. 2 for violin and piano ("September 11"); and Prokofiev's Sonata No. 2 in D major for violin and piano, Op. 94b.
Extractions: [67:54] full-price by Chia Han-Leon In this day and age, an unattentive listener might brush this music off as just more late Romantic/Post-Romantic work in the singing violin over rippling piano variety. But listen carefully, and you will see the very careful and firm craftmanship of the composer; how the violin lines turn and sway dreamily, intensely over its carefully crafted piano accompaniment. And in such dedicated and sincere playing from violinst Fritz Gearhart and pianist John Owings. It would seem that this is a distinguishing point about Porter's music here. It at first sounds just like some late Romantic work, but often veers away into harmonies and gestures which belie something more modern. The performances here have this way of being at times restlessly Romantic and emotional, yet with turns of something more deliberate and structured, which I find suits this music very appropriately. The disc begins with three earlier one-movement works from 1919. First is the 61/2-minute Sonata in D minor - Romantic in tone, no doubt, yearning, sweet and a very pleasant introduction to Porter's world. Gearhart plays with graceful sincerity and noble passion, in music which is regal yet carefree. There is perhaps some Brahms, something Beethoven, something Schubert.
Lawrence Weiner, Composer Corpus Christi, Texas, November 2, 1986 Fantasy for Piano john owings, pianist,Texas Music Teachers Association State Convention, Corpus Christi, http://www.webpals.net/lweiner/performances.html
Extractions: Contact: weinerl@earthlink.net Concerto for Recorder and Orchestra Performed by Aldo Abreu with the Roosevelt University Orchestra under the direction of Stephen Squires in Chicago, Illinois, April 2002. Sonata for Recorder and Piano Performed by Duo Abreu at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum's Sunday Concert Series in Boston, Massachusetts. February 2001. Concerto for Viola and Orchestra Performed by Miles Hoffman with the South Carolina Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Nicholas Smith, December 2000. Concerto for Viola and Orchestra Performed by Miles Hoffman with the Corpus Christi Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Cornelius Eberhardt, April 1998. All Weiner Chamber Music Recital The University of Texas at Austin, five compositions, March 26, 1992 Corpus Christi State University, eight compositions including four premieres, November 2, 1986 All Weiner Symphonic Band Composition Concert Corpus Christi State University, eight compositions, 51-member Symphonic band, February 8, 1981 Cappricio for Piano and Winds (Premiere) The University of Texas, San Antonio, 1984 University of Kansas Doctoral Recital, 1980
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Extractions: O All you ever wanter to know about "O", links, news, articles, buy cds, and many more... Music Directory Instruments Keyboard Piano ... Pianists : O A B C D ... O'Riley, Christopher Links The O'Neill Brothers - Includes artist biographies, media resources, performance information, fan club, MIDIs, and online shop to purchase their music. Ott, Alice Sara - Japanese-born German concert pianist. Site contains biography, concerts, discography and reviews. Owings, John - Pianist and teacher; includes biography, discography, articles and photos. News Sandra Day O'Connor promoting kids' book (USA Today) Mon, 12 Sep 2005 17:28:21 GMT Retiring Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor tells a story of her childhood in her children's book, Chico. O'Connor is scheduled to appear at the Scottsdale Civic Center Library on Sunday to talk about and read from the newly released book. Sandra Day O'Connor Promoting Kids' Book (AP via Yahoo! News) Mon, 12 Sep 2005 15:52:52 GMT Retiring Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor tells a story of her childhood in her children's book, "Chico." Sandra Day O'Connor Promoting Kids' Book (ABC News) Mon, 12 Sep 2005 14:06:21 GMT
Piano Society - Pianists - Dean Peiskee known for its stellar piano department, to study with Professor john owings.Though he is mainly a pianist, Dean is also a composer, and has written http://www.pianosociety.com/index.php?id=214
Classical Voice Of North Carolina who with pianist john owings gave the first local reading of the revised owings, from Texas Christian University, replaced former ECU pianist Donna http://www.cvnc.org/reviews/2001/october/Triptych.html
Extractions: The NC Museum of Art's popular Sights and Sounds on Sundays series, given in partnership with the Raleigh Chamber Music Guild, offered a fine program of mostly contemporary American music, presented by the eclectic musical group Triptych, in the well-filled NCMA auditorium on the afternoon of October 28. The "Sights" for this concert were black and white photographs that added less to the performance than is usual in this series. Knoxville: Summer of 1915 . The second movement begins with the cello in the higher register singing a mournful tune, followed by muted piano accompaniment. The two instruments built to a heartfelt intensity. The last movement is playful and dance-like. The original version of Appalachian Ditties and Dances can be heard in a performance by Eric Larsen and Stephen Shipps on an Albany CD) Toppin gave a more audience-friendly sample of her vocalism in three Gershwin songs. Witty word play and class distinctions were at the heart of "Let's Call the Whole Thing Off.".Her warm, full middle and lower ranges were ideal in a nicely paced "Summertime." The familiar "By Strauss" (1936) was playful, with trills and splendid high notes at the end. Fritz Gearhart and Owings gave a vital reading of the Suite for Violin and Piano by William Grant Still. The first movement, marked "Majestically" was inspired by an African dancer, opening with somber piano chords leading to a faster section, and a slower hymn-like close. The second movement featured a soulful song for the violin with high exposed notes displaying Gearhart's precise intonation. He also interpolated a cadenza by Louis Kaufman, transcribed from a broadcast of Still's orchestral version of the piece not included in Gearhart's fine Koch recording of the Suite. The last movement, marked "Rhythmically and humorously," was full of sassy writing for the violin and plenty of pyrotechnics.
Music Institute Of Chicago pianist with the Eastman Wind Ensemble and Eastman Musica Nova Ensemble; student of Elizabeth Lasley and john owings (piano), Yuko Hayashi, http://www.musicinst.org/faculty_bios_A_to_C.htm
Extractions: Faculty Information Click on the letter range of the last name of the faculty member to go to that list A-C D-G H-L M-R S-Z On this page: A B C A Emily Abraham flute (Suzuki) Monty Adams flute Marie Alatalo piano Erica Burtner Anderson oboe, English horn Marta Aznavoorian piano (Suzuki) B Gilda Barston cello (Suzuki) Alexander Belavsky violin Diploma in violin, Moscow Conservatory of Music; Diploma, Rubin Academy of Music (Jerusalem); graduate studies at Boston University; student of Joseph Silverstein, Felix Andrievsky, Michael Bazrodny and Yuri Beliavsky; Associate Concertmaster, Orchestra of Illinois, and member of Lyric Opera and Grant Park Orchestras; formerly Assistant Concertmaster of American Chamber Orchestra and Atlantic Symphony (Halifax, N.S.), and member of Portland (ME) Symphony Orchestra and Concertante di Chicago; soloist with Orchestra of Illinois, Chicago Chamber Orchestra and the Univ. of Chicago Orchestra.
TCU -- Office Of Communications Michael Shih and pianist john owings in a faculty recital at 730 pm Monday, john owings, professor of music and chair of piano studies at TCU, http://www.newsevents.tcu.edu/default.asp?action=viewPressReleases&PRID=6029
TCU -- Office Of Communications Program features Daniel Binelli, Opus Cuatro, pianist john owings, violinist CurtThompson, Misha Galaganov on viola. Free. Rotando Espacios, a series of http://www.newsevents.tcu.edu/default.asp?action=viewArticles&ARTID=1851
Justin Kolb: Classical Concert Pianist stimulating and upbeat presentationit was a real boost for us. john owings,Department of Music Texas Christian University, Forth Worth, TX http://www.justinkolb.com/index.php?sitedomo_id=4
The WSFA Journal, April 1980 Laura McNeill, Mark owings, Judy Newton, Barry Newton, john Sapienza, pianist Violet Lam said of his recent piece When I saw the score I knew I http://www.wsfa.org/journal/j80/4/
Extractions: Rosa Oliver, V.P., Joe Mayhew, Sec., Bill Berg, Treas, Alan Huff, Trust., Chris Callahan, Trust., Alexis Gilliland, Trust., Jim Jenkins, Carole Stoddard, Newton Ewell, Troy Farwell, Bill Quick, Scott Dennis, Bob Oliver, Jane Woodward, Sharon Harris, Bill Mayhew, Robin Mayhew, Bob Lovell, Ginny McNitt, Elaine Mandell, Beverly Brandt, Janet Lynch, Janet Prato, Randy Brunk, Mimi Newcastle, Steve Brunk, Walter Miles, Jon Stewart, John Huff, Kleeo Hondros, Victoria Smith, David Hastie, Wayne Dionne, Joanna Dionne, John Rubin, Bianca Sanchez, Somtow Sucharitkul, Linda Melnick, Steve Smith, Lisa Peoples, James Turner, Pam Keretesty, Laura McNeill, Mark Owings, Judy Newton, Barry Newton, John Sapienza, Lee Smoire, Peter Theron, Gary Anderson, John Ellis, Sue Wheeler, Mike Kozlowski, Pat Jones, Phil Cox, Nancy Handwork. (56)
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Jose Luis Hernandez Mexican critics describe him as a pianist of intense musical temperament. He has attended the master classes of john owings, Peter Frankl, http://www.joselhernandez.com/profile.htm
Extractions: Profile Y oung Classical pianist, - Estrada (1983), winner of the 14th TCU/Cliburn Piano Institute concerto competition, has captivated audiences with elegant and energetic performances in recital and as soloist with orchestra. His fiery performances and charismatic presence have brought him national attention and critical acclaim. exquisite sensibility, he has recently appeared in Mexico City , Victoria , Dallas , Indianapolis , Atlanta , Austin , and New York . According to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, he is a potential star . Mexican critics describe him as a pianist of intense musical temperament. exquisite sensibility, he has recently appeared in Mexico City , Victoria , Dallas , Indianapolis , Atlanta , Austin , and New York . According to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, he is a potential star . Mexican critics describe him as a pianist of intense musical temperament. His unique exploration of the piano repertoire and ability to communicate musical ideas set him apart as a pianist unlike any other. During the 2003-2004 concert season alone, Hernandez-Estrada made his European debut with brilliant In Mexico City, he performed in concert before capacity audiences at the National Center for the Arts (CENART) and at the National Conservatory of Music (CNM). In Georgia , he presented the
ArkivMusic A Chamber Music Festival Although Robert Casadesus primarily made his mark as a pianist, his compositionaloutput Performer john owings, Fritz Gearhart, Kathryn Lucktenberg http://www.arkivmusic.com/classical/listPage.jsp?list_id=539
Extractions: On June 2nd, I went to Fort Worth to compete in the 3rd International Piano Competition for Outstanding Amateurs, sponsored by the Van Cliburn Foundation. My parents accompanied me this time, as they did during the first competition in 1999. After we arrived at the airport, we went straight to Texas Christian University so that I could register and receive my welcome package. I received a warm welcome from the volunteers at Waits Hall who remembered me from last time. I then went to check in at the hotel and to get ready for the party at the Railhead Smokehouse, just down the road. It was good to see many friends at the party from previous competitions. There were quite a few new contestants this time. I met some of the Cliburn staff at the party. The food consisted of roast turkey or brisket with vegetables. It was very nice to see Stephen Hubbard, Professor of Electrical Engineering at Clemson University again. He showed me a photograph of his new 8 month old son sitting at the piano, and I asked him if he could play the Beethoven Opus 111 sonata yet. It was also good to see Viktors Berstis and to hear the latest recordings of his dog Daisy, singing to the Chopin 3rd Scherzo and Fantasy Impromptu. The next morning I went to practice at Waits Hall. This had been modernized and re-decorated since last time. Each practice room had a new upright piano. This was a big improvement over the pianos in 2000 that were older and mostly out of tune. I was given a three hour practice time, and this was longer than I needed. I can never play for this long without several breaks.
