Lindsay Koob translates a Pizzicato Magazine review for Andrew von Oeyen’s Debussy, Stravinsky & Newman recording. Read the full review in the original language at www.pizzicato.lu. “The hallmarks of American pianist Andrew von Oeyen (b. 1979) are clarity of texture, unpretentious musical flow and an ever-winning sense of elegance. That such virtues should enhance Claude…
American Record Guide‘s James Harrington has an absolute RAVE review for Andrew von Oeyen’s new Debussy, Stravinsky & Newman recording: “Von Oeyen handles all not only with an abundance of technical skill, but a musicality that makes his choices seem inevitable. … Von Oeyen has as wide a dynamic range as one could hope for.…
Michigan Live‘s Jeffrey Kaczmarczyk hailed last weekend’s Andrew von Oeyen performance with the Grand Rapids Symphony, “a triumphant success.” “When Sergei Rachmaninoff made his debut in the New World, he brought with him his newly composed Piano Concerto No. 3 as his calling card. With the Grand Rapids Symphony, pianist Andrew von Oeyen wielded the…
“Andrew von Oeyen (is), in my opinion the best pianist of his generation.” — David Newman, composer While Academy Award-nominated composer David Newman (b. 1954) has built his reputation primarily on the 100-plus films he has scored, he has also attracted considerable notice for his concert works. As mentioned above, both of his piano pieces offered here were written for Andrew, who…
Stravinsky – one of many composers who were influenced by American jazz – wrote his Piano Rag Music in 1919, by which time jazz had gained quite a European following, especially in Paris. This one was also written for Arthur Rubinstein. The piece is a prime example of the cubist influence in music – in that the composer fragments the harmonic and rhythmic elements of…
Debussy wrote L’isle joyeuse, a meaty and virtuosic stand-alone composition, in 1904. In June of that year, after five years of marriage, he left his wife for the singer Emma Bardac, and spent the summer with her on the Isle of Jersey off the Normandy coast – where he wrote the piece. While it’s only natural to think that the sheer excitement of being…
Now Available for CD Purchase and Download — Andrew von Oeyen Plays Debussy, Stravinsky & Newman Andrew von Oeyen, piano “Andrew von Oeyen (is), in my opinion the best pianist of his generation.” — David Newman, composer Mr. Newman’s opinion of Andrew’s exalted stature is shared by many others, and with good reason. He has…
As his Preludes, Book I are discussed below, bear in mind that the composer rarely described the sonic “pictures” he was trying to “paint” beyond the word(s) of each piece’s title. “Danseuses de Delphes” (The Dancers of Delphi) evokes mystic-toned scenes of languorously dancing maidens at the site of the Temple of Apollo in the…
“Andrew von Oeyen (is), in my opinion the best pianist of his generation.” — David Newman, composer Thus wrote distinguished composer David Newman, who created this album’s final two selections specifically for Andrew. We at Delos thus take particular pride in releasing Andrew’s second album – following his spectacular and critically acclaimed survey for us…
While not on his new Debussy, Stravinsky & Newman recording, watch Andrew von Oeyen in a fabulous performance of Debussy’s Clair de Lune:
Accompanying the digital release of Andrew von Oeyen’s new recording Andrew von Oeyen Plays Debussy, Stravinsky, and Newman, is the start of the 2013-2014 Orchestral seasons here in the U.S.; which has Andrew living life on the road and in the media. To celebrate the new release, and the plethora of opportunities you’ll have to…
Now in Amazon! Debussy, Stravinsky & Newman: Piano Works Andrew von Oeyen, piano “Andrew von Oeyen (is), in my opinion the best pianist of his generation.” — David Newman, composer Mr. Newman’s opinion of Andrew’s exalted stature is shared by many others, and with good reason. He has accordingly composed for Andrew the two pieces…
Tonight (May 10) through Saturday, Delos artist Andrew von Oeyen will perform Mendelssohn’s Piano Concerto No. 1 with the Pacific Symphony. Or as they posted on Twitter and their website “Young superstar Andrew von Oeyen performs a piano concerto written by another young superstar, Felix Mendelssohn.” If you’re in the Santa Ana area, make sure…
Delos artist Andrew von Oeyen is taking a quick detour from his European tour to help fellow artist Louis Lortie and the Oklahoma City Philharmonic this weekend. Lortie was hiking in Italy and sustained an injury that keeps him from performing, leaving the Oklahoma City Philharmonic without a guest artist. Andrew von Oeyen has stepped…
Earlier this year we told you about Andrew von Oeyen’s appearance in Boston with violinist Sarah Chang, and shared the rave reviews, so we thought you might enjoy listening to their performance for Classical New England hosted by Cathy Fuller at the Fraser Performance Studio: Andrew von Oeyen, piano Celebrating the Bicentennial of Liszt’s Birth…
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