Here is my showcase of my diabolical solo piano work, An American Toccata, written over the course of 2008 to 2013. It was written with three elements in mind: Medieval modes (the precursors to modern-day harmonic scales); Technical playing that entirely avoids the damper pedal; and Domenico Scarlatti’s crisp, sleek Baroque harpsichord sonatas.
I will be performing in a FREE orchestra concert on Sunday, May 4th, at 3:00 PM with the Rio Hondo Symphony Orchestra! Come listen to a wide variety of symphonic music! We will be performing such music as parts from John Williams’ soundtracks to Star Wars and E.T., as well as Shostakovich’s 2nd Cello Concerto […]
It should be perceptible that my lyricism has taken a nasty dive due to a lack of steady piano practice (an average of about 1-2 hours total per week), but through my one God alone was I able to nail all of the notes in a self-recording of this extremely difficult yet divinely satisfying work. […]
Today I will be performing at CSUF’s Recital Hall in just four hours at 4pm; Filipino CSUF cellist Mikko Pablo has put together a beautiful concert of classical and jazz, with a great host of performers, including CSUF’s very own Jean Ferrandis, its premier flute teacher, who will perform and conduct a cello choir. I […]