News
An exceptional endeavor in the area of solo piano music, each selection here brings the listener on an exhilarating and enlightening journey that truly showcases the boundlessness of the piano.
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Events
Sketches for Tuba and Six Bagatelles for Flute to be Performed on September 10, 2023
JáTtik Clark will perform Sketches for tuba and Amelia Lukas will perform Six Bagatelles for flute at Leach Botanical Gardens in Portland, Oregon on September 10th at 5pm.
Jeanette Winsor, pianist, will perform Variations on Shenandoah and Vibes on September 16 and September 23, 2023
Jeanette Winsor, pianist, will perform Variations on Shenandoah and Vibes in Scott Concert Hall at Campbell University in Buies Creek, NC on September 16th at 1pm.
The program will be repeated at Virginia Coastal Unitarian Universalist in Virginia Beach, VA on September 23rd at 1pm.
Will Beach will perform Sketches for tuba on November 2, 2023
Will Beach will perform Sketches for tuba on the Living Composers Concert in Scott Concert Hall at Campbell University, Thursday, November 2nd at 7pm.
Clarinetist John Winsor will perform Reminiscence on November 4, 2023
Clarinetist John Winsor will perform Reminiscence on November 4th at Coastal Virginia Unitarian Universalist in Virginia Beach, VA. The 1pm concert is part of the NACUSA/M-A concert series.
Dr. Liana Valenti, soprano, will perform Requiem for Dreams on March 16, 2024
Dr. Liana Valenti, soprano, will perform Requiem for Dreams at 1pm on March 16, 2024 at the Coastal Virginia Unitarian Universalist in Virginia Beach, VA. The event is part of the NACUSA/M-A concert series.
Reviews
Raymond Tuttle Review: MOODS
“The most striking thing about this program is how the music is not limited to any one style or school. After the first two sections of Atmospheres (marked Apprehensive and Frustrated, respectively) you think you have Wishart’s number. “Aha,” you say, “an atonalist.” But then you hear the third section (Self-Confident), and it is tonal and uncomplicated. The fourth (Tranquil) is actually melodic.”
Colin Clark Review: MOODS
“Four Stars: Wishart’s music, full of unexpected turns and diversions draws the listener in, inviting repeated hearings.”
David DeBoor Canfield Review: MOODS
“Betty Wishart has a lot to offer the listener in her wide range of stylistic expression, and the works are all superbly presented by Jeri-Mae G. Astolfi, who plays with sensitivity and accuracy.”
Take Effect Review: MOODS
“An exceptional endeavor in the area of solo piano music, each selection here brings the listener on an exhilarating and enlightening journey that truly showcases the boundlessness of the piano.”
Impressions By Deon Nielsen Price
“Wishart takes us on a quasi-improvisatory piano solo ride through variations including romantic, jazz, pop ballad, contrapuntal, subtle clusters to full keyboard virtuosity.”
Interviews
The Inside Story: Betty R. Wishart and MOODS
Today, Betty is our featured artist in “The Inside Story,” a blog series exploring the inner workings and personalities of our composers and performers. Read on to discover Betty’s adventurous hobby…
Fayetteville Observer: PIANO SONORITIES
“For many people, the sound of rain is lulling. For Betty Wishart, it’s inspirational. It was during a rainstorm at her Erwin home last year that Wishart composed part of what would become “Piano Sonorities,” a recently released CD featuring Wishart’s music played by Georia-based pianist Jeri-Mae G. Astolfi.”