Marianna Shirinyan - Suites for Two - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

Renowned Armenian-born pianist Marianna Shirinyan performs some of Chopin's most fascinating and fiendish pieces the four Ballades and four Scherzos. Chopin coined the term 'ballade', harking back to medieval minstrels singing poetic ballads. His four Ballades are quite different in character, but share a sense of Romantic story-telling in their dramatic contrasts and virtuoso display. The first three of Chopin's four Scherzos are fiery and dissonant; all four are exceptionally challenging. The Scherzo No. 1 is sometimes dubbed 'The Infernal Banquet' owing to it's devilish character, which is juxtaposed with a central lullaby based on the Polish carol 'Sleep, little Jesus'. Schumann regarded Chopin's Scherzo No. 2 as Byronic in the grandeur of it's passion, and the Scherzo No. 3 is also remarkably daring, with an almost Wagnerian chorale. Chopin's Scherzo No. 4 is the only one in a major key, yet it's relatively serene nature, with fluid, whimsical twists and turns, also makes it one of the most demanding to play.

Marianna Shirinyan, an Armenian pianist resident in Denmark, is one of this generation's leading pianists. The orchestra uses historical brass instruments and timpani, less vibrato in the strings, and bases it's interpretation on Beethoven's original metronome markings. This brand new CD is the first in a series of Beethoven recordings being made by the Copenhagen Phil, an orchestra that has recently displayed it's commitment to bringing classical music to everyone with it's zany and hugely enjoyable Inchflash mobInch appearances in Copenhagen's Central Station and Metro. Both flash mob videos have received more than three and a half million views on You Tube.

Full-time singer/songwriter/author Glenn Colton is known throughout the region as one of Western New York's premier children's entertainers. Glenn began his career as an elementary school teacher. In time, he turned his talents as an educator and a songwriter toward the young minds of tomorrow by taking his musical classroom on the road. Glenn has proven that it is possible to create a sustainable career performing original music in Western New York. Since 1993, income from his live shows and product sales has been Glenn's sole means of support. Glenn currently performs 250-300 shows every year, touching the hearts and minds of kids from Dunkirk to Dansville...Wilson to Warren! Well over 1,000,000 kids have experienced his unique, memorable high-energy show. According to The Buffalo News, InchGlenn has a rapport with kids that must be seen to be believed.Inch His original songs are used in many elementary schools throughout the state and the country (morning programs, their official school song, in music class, before every assembly, etc.). Glenn's songs celebrate many of the character building traits that will help young people achieve a happy and abundant life. Glenn is in the business of creating shared, memorable events with his high-energy shows. Over 95% of the schools Glenn performs at are repeat clients, keeping him quite busy. Students enjoy the concerts because they are fast-moving and entertaining. Audiences laugh, answer questions, dance and sing along as they share a wonderful musical experience. Using a variety of teaching styles in concert, the focus is on the audience and their active participation throughout the entire performance. When Glenn was in elementary school, his dream was to make music. Today Glenn encourages his audiences to follow their dreams by finding something they love to do, and start doing it! How nice it will be for our children if