May 5, 2013
Liszt, O’Riley’s Liszt performed by pianist Christopher O’Riley (Oxingale, two discs). In one sense, this is a glorious – indeed, somewhat hilarious – anachronism Continue reading
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All About Jazz: Christopher O’Riley: O’Riley’s Lizst
May 3, 2013
O’Riley’s Liszt – 2-CD Set
Hungarian pianist and composer Franz Liszt (1811-86) made a career as the consummate concert showoff. He fully learned to be a showoff from fiddler Nicolo Paganini (1782—1840), who, with Liszt, championed the idea of the “Artist as Hero.” Previously, Continue reading
O’Riley’s Liszt: Symphonie Fantastique – IV. Marche au supplice
Hoopla: REVIEW: ‘Shuffle. Play. Listen’ takes audience on exciting, dark, sonic ride
March 29,2013
CORALVILLE — “Shuffle. Play. Listen” is terrific, challenging music-making from two fine music-makers, performing the works of Continue reading
AVAILABLE NOW: O’Riley’s Liszt
O’Riley’s Liszt – 2-CD set
O’Riley’s Liszt – Blu-ray Video/Audio Disc
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Pianist Christopher O’Riley’s virtuosity, showmanship and iconoclast status make him the Franz Liszt of our time. In O’Riley’s Liszt, Chris delves into the transcriptions of that master interpreter, adding his own touches and insight to the music of Mozart, Wagner, Berlioz, Schubert and Schumann. This multi-layered audio and visual experience Continue reading
The Daily Page: Matt Haimovitz, Christopher O’Riley
October 14, 2012
Combining individual virtuosity into a musical collaboration that blends classical and pop music genres, Continue reading
St Louis NPR: Classical And Pop Music Fusion: Christopher O’Riley And Matt Haimovitz
October 12, 2012
Christopher O’Riley is recognized as a leading American pianist and is host of NPR’s “From the Top,” Continue reading
Times Union: “From the Top” at the Troy Savings Bank Music Hall, 10/5/12
October 5, 2012
TROY – It was all about the cello on Friday evening, Continue reading
St. Louis Post-Dispatch: ‘Shuffle.Play.Listen’ mixes pop, classical genres
October , 2012
“Shuffle.Play.Listen” is a work in progress.
Friday’s concert by cellist Matt Haimovitz and pianist Christopher O’Riley (NPR’s “From the Top”) is built around their two-CD album of the same name, but the music won’t necessarily be the same.
The album combines music of Stravinsky and Radiohead, Leoš Janáček and Cocteau Twins, and is an invitation to hit “shuffle play.” Continue reading
