SAVE THE DATE - September 18
So many of you have asked when I will play in Ohio, and I cannot wait to share my music with you
SCARLATTI TREAT
Let me share with you this relaxing Sonata in c minor by Domenico Scarlatti. It is one of the works I am performing on the Queen Mary 2. The piece is not often heard, and I loved creating my own trills and embellishments for it. I hope you enjoy!
PLANES, CARS, and an OCEAN LINER
Spring is in full swing, and so is concert life and tour travel. Revisiting my former home state of California was brilliant, and I loved returning for concerts and masterclasses to Saddleback College and Idyllwild Arts
OBLIVION - A sultry tango for two
It is so much fun to play with other musician in any ensemble, but playing duets for four hands on one piano is probably my favorite
LIBERTANGO
Get in the mood for Valentine’s Day with this sizzling tango by Astor Piazzolla in an arrangement by James Wilding
BACK ON THE ROAD - Germany and Ohio
For me, the year started with a whirlwind of activities
NEW YEAR - New Website
Welcome to my new website. Here is what’s new:
It is all about ease of access, clean lines, and of course about my work as an artist. I love the banner video telling a story about my work as an artist.
THE NUTCRACKER - Getting into the holiday spirit
It has been so much fun to play in the ballet production of The Nutcracker by Tchaikovsky
THINKING OUTSIDE THE BOX - Exploring new projects
This month I get to do a few things that are somewhat ‘outside the box’ for me.
Back on Tour - INDIANA TO SWITZERLAND
What a crazy stretch this has been. Concerts have taken me from the States to Zurich, and it is wonderful to be in the thick of performing again.
Beethoven Sonatas for Piano and Violin
A violinist asked me some months ago if I would like to embark on Beethoven’s sonatas for violin and piano. I immediately agreed, and it’s been a wonderful journey of discovery.
TEMPEST SONATA - A new look at an old friend
I just finished recording a recital at the DeYor Performing Arts Center in Ohio as part of PIANO WEEK, a festival based in London. The program included the Tempest Sonata, the piece I wrote about last time in a bit more detail.
MIDSUMMER MUSINGS - Beethoven’s Tempest Sonata
When it was newly written, the Tempest Sonata was edgy and probably difficult to understand much like some of our new works are for us today. Imagine how you would feel if you heard the Tempest Sonata for the first time back in Beethoven’s time!
LISTENING TO MUSIC WITHOUT GETTING LOST - live from Cleveland's famous Bop Stop
The Bop Stop is usually used for non-classical performances, and it definitely has a club feel to it. I got invited to present a classical music live stream show for the Cleveland International Piano Competition taking place later this summer.
COMING BACK - Manny Ax and returning to live performance
I recently had the distinct pleasure of sharing the stage with Emanuel Ax. I was asked to do the concert introduction for the artist. In preparation, we had a number of phone conversations.
METRONOME VS CELL PHONE - Getting rid of distractions
Recently I've been doing a lot of practice with my metronome in preparation for some ensemble recordings coming up later this Spring.
BEETHOVEN VARIATIONS IN C MINOR
2021 is here, and I am looking forward to returning to live audience concerts and in-person festivals very much.
MUSIC MEDITATIONS - Hommage à Rameau
Every concert season a new set of pieces becomes my program. I spend a good amount of time creating well crafted programs, and I especially love to offer thematic programming. Sometimes I exchange a few pieces for a specific venue, or I might add another group of pieces when a longer program is needed. Some of the works stay in my repertoire for several seasons, but many of them simply get forgotten to be re-discovered years later.
BEAUTIFUL INSIDE AND OUT - Rediscovering Piano Art Cases
Recently I got to revisit my favorite art case pianos. I love pianos and I love art, and of course the combination of both.
