Author Archives: Holland Garcia

Pianist Péter Tóth – Music at All Saints’ Church

by Holland Garcia
October 29, 2011

The Hungarian pianist, Péter Tóth, thrilled the audience at All Saints’ Episcopal Church in Carmel Friday night with a recital whose second half was as exciting as any performance I have ever heard. He showed that it takes a Horowitzian … Continue reading →

Archived in these categories: All Saints' Church, Piano

Fire-Breathing Dragon – Pianist Hans Boepple in Recital

by Holland Garcia
September 11, 2011

At the Bronson Piano Studio on Sunday afternoon, September 11, Hans Boepple performed a brilliant solo piano recital consisting of two major piano works—Schumann’s Fantasie in C Major, Op. 17, and Liszt’s Piano Sonata in B Minor. Boepple has a … Continue reading →

Archived in these categories: Piano, Romantic Era

Pianist Frank Wiens Dazzles at Cabrillo College

by Holland Garcia
March 6, 2011

  On Sunday March 6 at Cabrillo College in Aptos, Pianist Frank Wiens presented an afternoon recital of primarily Spanish music that was totally thrilling. There is something about Spanish music that lifts the heart ― a wonderful element of joyousness … Continue reading →

Archived in these categories: Cabrillo College, Piano

Pianist Andrew von Oeyen in Recital at Cabrillo College

by Holland Garcia
November 15, 2010

On Sunday, November 14th at an afternoon recital at Cabrillo College for the Distinguished Artists Concert and Recital Series, we had an opportunity to hear virtuoso Pianist Andrew von Oeyen. He is a pianist who displays formidable virtuoso technique and musicianship. He is … Continue reading →

Archived in these categories: Cabrillo College, Piano

Thomas Schultz in Home Recital

by Holland Garcia
September 13, 2010

  Thomas Schultz, a member of the piano faculty at Stanford University, presented a stunning recital of all Schubert piano pieces at the home of Lyn & Renée Bronson this afternoon. He opened with the Deutsche Tänze, D.783 (German Dances), … Continue reading →

Archived in these categories: Piano