Banaszak’s recent recording of Alan Hovhaness’ Concerto for Soprano Saxophone and Strings, Op. 344 (Naxos 8.559755) has been nominated for the 2015 Grammy Award in two categories: Best Orchestral Performance and Best Classical Instrumental Solo. Performed with Eastern Music Festival Orchestra and Gerard Schwarz, the CD had already garnered many positive comments and reviews. Writing…Continue Reading Banaszak At The Grammys
On August 30, 2015, 18 year-old American pianist Eric Lu held an all-Chopin concert at the South Pasadena Library. The concert was organized by the Southwest Council of the Chopin Foundation of the United States, established in 2014 by Chris Onzol, and dedicated to the support the young generation of American pianists pursuing their studies…Continue Reading Review Of “Chopin, Chopin, Chopin” Program In Pasadena
New Augustyn CD The Romantic Violin Recital Chopin: Nocturne in C-Sharp Minor; Mazurka in A Minor, Op. 68 No. 4; Kresiler: Variations on a Theme, Liebesleid (Love’s Sorrow); Brahms: Hungarian Dance No. 1; Bartok: Roumanian Folk Dances, Sz. 56, Bb 68; Wieniawski: Fantaisie Brillante (Faust Fantasy), Op. 20; Saint-Saens: Introduction and Rondo Capriccioso, Op. 28;…Continue Reading Augustyn and Penderecki Recordings
Virtuoso saxophonist Greg Banaszak continues to concertize around the world and record exciting repertoire. After being the first saxophone concerto soloist to perform with orchestras in the Middle East and Korea, during the month of August Banaszak toured India, appearing with the Mumbai Symphony Orchestra. In addition to works for sax and orchestra by Ibert,…Continue Reading Greg Banaszak In India