Photo: Gabriel Gastelum

ABOUT

 

Known for the warmth and conviction of his performances, pianist Walter Aparicio explores issues of cultural background and identity through his concerts and workshops. Much of his programming includes music that directly references elements of dance, language and folk traditions.

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Aires Indios: Piano Music of Bolivia

Eduardo Caba, Simeón Roncal & Marvin Sandi

unadorned, gentle, and austere... charming music that is worthwhile hearing...

Radu A. Lelutiu, Fanfare [Nov/Dec 2015]

Simple Tasks (2020) by Sugar Vendil

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“Simple Tasks” is a solo piano piece based on a list of easy tasks: things that I could do to maintain a sense of stability while processing immense grief and anxiety. This was written for my best friend, pianist Walter Aparicio. Video by Sugar Vendil

Photo: Gulnara Khamatova

WORKSHOP

Lost Gems: Piano Music of Bolivia
Huayños, Cuecas and Tinkus: Folk Dance across Classical Music
The Music of Alberto Ginastera Demystified

PEDAGOGY PRESENTATIONS

The Keys to Key Placement
Using Symmetrical Inversion to Work Out Difficult Passages

Programs can be adapted to meet your interests and needs.

Duo Chux is an ensemble that is committed to the repertoire of voice & piano

Live Music by Living Composers hosted by the Leschetizky Association

Morenos, Nocturno y Caporal for two pianos by Ramiro Soriano Arce 🇧🇴

with Pokie Huang

May 6, 2023 7:30 PM
Tenri Cultural Institute 
43 W 13th Street, NYC