Songs Without Words

Songs Without Words
H
awkins’ new concert program, Song Without Words, features his unique, crossover repertoire: from classical styles such as Bach, Chopin, and Debussy to rich piano interpretations of Radiohead, Green Day, Usher, Bruno Mars, Leonard Cohen and other pop-­‐rock artists. The program offers eclectic arrangements of popular music, which is melodically fulfilling and infused with beautiful harmonies. These songs contain meaningful lyrics and lend themselves to innovative arrangements. Ronald bridges different musical worlds and brings fans of each to common ground. RONALD HAWKINS
solo piano
tel: 203.530.3600
email: ron@ronaldhawkins.com
web: www.ronaldhawkins.com
IN the best of all possible worlds of piano music, there would be a brilliant, award-­‐winning concert pianist, whose deft fingers have delighted audiences from New York to Moscow and in a dozen countries in between; who has acquired a slew of international awards and honors; and who has a personal charm, charisma and perhaps, most importantly, a sense of humor, which allows him to consistently connect and interact with his audiences. This best of all possible worlds is here…and his name is R ONALD H AWKINS. Hailed in the press as “great depth of poetry, understanding and excitement,” the American-­‐born pianist— has performed in major cities throughout the world. Ronald began his studies at the age of sixteen and was performing in concert within eighteen months. During and after his studies at the Shenandoah Conservatory, Ronald rose to international prominence performing solo concerts around the globe. He received the prestigious 2007 Young Career Award for his continued achievements in music. Other awards and honors include: the Richard Ford Foundation Deeper Piano Studies Grant, the Hartt School Faculty Development Grant, the Rose Hanus Full Scholarship, the Sullivan Grant, Who’s Who Among American Universities and Colleges, the Marion Park Lewis Foundation for the Arts Endowment, the Cecil Hefner Scholarship, the Shenandoah Conservatory Keyboard Scholarship, the Greer Young Artist Scholarship, the Greer Music Club Scholarship and honors in piano and composition at Brevard Summer Music Camp. In February 2002, Web Concert Hall named him Artist of the Month. Ronald has performed in modern and historic venues throughout North America and Europe. His recent appearances include Carnegie Hall, The Lyceum, Tchaikovsky Great Hall, and St. Martins-­‐in-­‐the-­‐Fields. His artistic poetry, virtuosity, and passionate interpretations have received critical praise. Ronald’s discography as of date includes eleven solo recordings, and featured on two P BS mini-­‐series and A&E television.
Website:
www.ronaldhawkins.com