Join us for an enlightening conversation with the exceptionally talented Danny Holt, a virtuoso whose skills span being a concert pianist, percussionist, composer, and producer.
Praised as "phenomenal" by esteemed music critic Alan Rich and dubbed one of the "local heroes" of Los Angeles's music scene by LAcitybeat.com, Danny Holt has captivated audiences worldwide with his music. This is your opportunity to dive deep into the essence of Danny Holt's musical voyage and the stories that have shaped his illustrious career.
In Part 1 of this episode, we delved into:
🎹 How the pandemic reinforced Danny's conviction in the irreplaceable magic of live performances.🎹 Transitioning from performing traditional classical piano pieces and conservatory training to embracing a broader spectrum of music through college and master's degrees in innovative programs in New England where Danny's unique artistic expression was nurtured, steering him beyond solo piano performances, leading to the creation of his distinctive Piano-Percussion Project.
In this segment of the interview, we unveil:
✅ The hidden gems of piano repertoire chosen by Danny
✅ The early influences that drew him to percussion
✅ An inside look at his pioneering piano-percussion projectDiscover the world of Danny Holt’s artistry today by watching this episode!
🎧 Part 2 will be available on your favorite podcasting platform on Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at 8:00 pm ET
📺 This episode is also available in a video format: • Season 4 Episode 15: D...
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🎹🥁 ABOUT DANNY HOLT
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🎹🎙️ ABOUT THE PIANO POD
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Chapters:
0:00:00 -
0:00:13 - Excerpt from Danny Holt's Spellbinding Performance: 'Hommage to Chopin and Godowsky' by Mike Garson
0:01:18 - Intro
0:06:52 - Discussion on Danny's Recording of "Homage to Chopin and Godowsky" & Unforgettable Encounter with Composer Mike Garson
0:17:21 - Danny's Piano Solo Album: Exploring “Piano Pieces by Mike Garson"
0:22:13 - Pandemic Lockdown: A Turning Point for Danny's Artistry, Transitioning from Teaching to Performance Emphasis"
0:41:28 - Message From Yukimi Song, The Piano Pod’s Executive Producer Highlighting Our Sponsor of the Month, phMediaStudio
0:43:00 - Deciphering Repertoire: Danny's Approach to Selecting Music Pieces"
0:53:29 - Excerpt from Danny Holt’s Performance: ‘For Stephen Heller,’ Op.51 No.3, Allegro moderato by Theodor Kirchner
0:53:58 - Origins Unveiled: Danny's Journey from Percussion Passion to The Piano-Percussion Project
1:03:48 - Excerpt from Danny Holt's Exciting Performance: 'Antar's Revenge' for Piano and Percussion by David Johnson
1:04:47 - Mastering Complexity: Danny's Perspective on Playing Piano-Percussion Pieces"
1:06:50 - TPP Exclusive Sneak Peek of Danny Holt's Mesmerizing Performance: "Chrysalis" for Solo Piano-Percussion by Sean Friar
14 окт 2024
