James Fernando, The Lonely Sailor Review A new name in the jazz piano idiom is James Fernando, a young fledgling pianist who influences his music with more of a classical overtone than jazz. His beginnings developed in middle school with a love of the improvisational side of jazz. While attending high school, James garnered awards … Read more
Daniil Trifonov and The Philadelphia Orchestra and Yannick Nézet-Séguin, Destination Rachmaninov: Arrival Russian pianist Daniil Trifonov has been developing his gift for the piano since the age of five. Trifonov received many scholarships, including the Scriabin Scholarship, the “Young Talents of Russia” Foundation Scholarship, and the Guzik Foundation Award. Trifonov completed his studies with … Read more
Steve Luck, Steel Bridge Review Steve Luck is an award-winning composer, pianist and producer based in in Newcastle Upon Tyne UK. Luck’s body of work covers a wide span of ensembles and medians. Now focusing on his work as a solo artist, Luck is also an experienced film and media composer. Writing stunning and emotional … Read more
Raphaël Novarina, Solo Piano X Review Raphaël Novarina is a French composer and Pianist that composes in a variety of musical styles and setting, but mainly focuses on contemporary classical piano. Novarina also manages an “easy listening” music label. Novarina has an extensive collection of albums. His Solo Piano series has over ten albums of … Read more
Kimiko Ishizaka, New Me! Review Kimiko Ishizaka is a German/Japanese classical composer and pianist. Ishizaka’s studies began at the age of four, with her mother, followed by conservatory studies with Professor Roswitha Gediga-Glombitza at the Hochschule für Musik Köln. Further instruction came from Prof. Peter Feuchtwanger, Prof. Karl-Heinz Kämmerling, the Alban Berg Quartet, and the … Read more
Rob Simonsen, Coeur Review Connect with Rob Simonsen: Facebook | Instagram Rob Simonsen is an American film composer, musician, and music producer. Simonsen is well-known for his powerful storytelling within his compositions. Amongst a new wave of composers making an impact in the industry, Simonsen developed under the mentorship of Mychael Danna. The longtime collaborators … Read more
DeLange, Tristesse Review Connect with DeLange: Facebook | Website | DeLange is an Amsterdam based neo-romantic composer and pianist that writes original music with a strong influence from the romantic and early modern era. DeLange writes primarily for solo piano and has a deep connection and believes in the creative process as both a performer … Read more
Maya Beiser, delugEON Review Connect with Maya Beiser: Facebook | Instagram Maya Beiser is a cellist from Israel that is forging an artistic path through uncharted territories and charming audiences worldwide with her creative approach to the classical genre. Beiser brings a daring and unconventional sound and interpretation to classics to transform them into a … Read more
Yolanda Kondonassis, The Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra: American Rapture Review Connect with Yolanda Kondonassis: Facebook | Instagram Yolanda Kondonassis is widely regarded as today’s premier solo harpists and is also regarded as today’s most recorded classical harpist. Known for her wide range of colors, expressiveness and dazzling technique, Kondonassis has appeared around the globe as … Read more
Frederik Magle, The Secret Garden Review Connect with Frederik Magle: Facebook | Danish composer Frederik Magle is an active and creative composer that is creating modern classical music that pushes the genre and fuses classical music with other genres. Magle has had several commissions by the Danish royal family, as well as collaborations across genres, … Read more