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
Bonnie Scotland and Memories of Scotland to be Performed at the Living Composers Concert on January 23, 2025
Carey Sleeman and Kimberly Simpkins will perform “Bonnie Scotland” and “Memories of Scotland” for viola duo on the Living Composers Concert at Campbell University in Buies Creek, NC on January 23, 2025.
Jeanette Winsor to Perform Romanze Nos. 1, 2 and 3 on January 23, 2025, Following 2024 Premiere
Pianist Jeanette Winsor premiered Romanze Nos. 1, 2 and 3 at Coastal Virginia Unitarian Universalists in Virginia Beach, VA on September 14, 2024. She will perform them again on January 23, 2025 at Campbell University.
Searching for Home Premiered by John Winsor and Dionne Smith on Nov. 2, 2024
John Winsor, clarinet, and Dionne Smith, cello, premiered “Searching for Home” at Coastal Virginia Unitarian Universalists in Virginia Beach, VA on November 2, 2024.
Betty Wishart Discusses Her Works at Pen Arts September 22, 2024
On September 22, 2024, Betty Wishart spoke about seven of her compositions performed by pianist Jeri-Mae G. Astolfi at the Pen Arts Building in Washington, DC.
Fanfares for Brass Quartet Performed in Athens on July 28, 2024
Alexandros Mauropoules (trumpet), Nikolas Kaloudis (horn), Dimitris Petsas (trombone), and Konstantine Astanidis (tuba) performed four “Fanfares” in Athens, Greece on July 28, 2024.
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.”