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Recording debut album
Posted in Music by Robert Henry
‘Bout to head into the studio to record my debut album and a short video documentary.
The recording is entitled “Twelve Nocturnes and a Waltz”. It will be released in the Spring.
More details/updates to come!
Update 1: My very own Steinway D (#192) sits on stage. The movers accidentally dropped it onto my living room floor (!), but after a fresh tuning, it sounds amazing again. Recording starts tomorrow.
Update 2: Recording is complete. Now for editing.
Update 3: Got some new headshots. They’ll be released in a few weeks.
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Arkansas State University – November 30
Posted in Music by Robert Henry
Master Class: 10:00 A.M.
Concert: 7:30 P.M.
Website: http://www.clt.astate.edu/finearts/music/default.htm
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Beethoven and Grieg in Valdosta, GA (October 2nd and 3rd)
Posted in Music by Robert Henry
This Friday and Saturday (October 2nd and 3rd), I’m performing Beethoven’s Choral Fantasy and Grieg’s Piano Concerto on the same program. If you love piano music, this is a performance for you. Come say “Hello” after the concert!
For TICKET information:
http://www.valdostasymphony.org/sub09/oct.php
Click here to read my interview with The Valdosta Daily Times:
http://www.valdostadailytimes.com/local/local_story_272234152.html
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Concert on September 15 – Jasper, GA – UPDATE: Kanye West Approves
Posted in Music by Robert Henry
“Robert Henry is the greatest.
Well, besides myself, of course.”
I’m performing in my hometown of Jasper. It’s nice to drive 10 minutes to a performance.
Concert manager Suzanne Shull has successfully carried the Casual Classics Concert Series into their 4th season!
New Lebanon Presbyterian Church in Jasper, Tuesday, Sept. 15 at 7:00.
http://www.newlebanonpcusa.com/Directions.dsp
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Callanwolde Concert, Atlanta – May 24
Posted in Music by Robert Henry
This is me, pointing at my own concert. The first note that finger will play at the concert will be a “G”. A certified G.
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MTNA Convention in Atlanta, GA
Posted in Music by Robert Henry
Robert making a brilliant
point. Hopefully…
This year’s MTNA National Convention will be held in Atlanta, GA.
I’ll be presenting a Lecture/Discussion entitled: “Learning to Earning: FROM STUDENT TO PROFESSIONAL”, which will be held in the Roswell Room at the Westin Peachtree Plaza on this Saturday, March 28. We begin at 9:15 A.M.
Among the points I’ll be making is that we musicians need to elevate our own community from this funk in which we find ourselves, the self-pity, the self-deprecation. The so-called “Starving Artist” mentality has got to go. From performers to teachers, we are business-people, and we need to start acting like it.
And best wishes to those pianists participating in the National Piano Duo Competition! I see you have made it this far, which is very far indeed. I and my fellow judges are eager to experience your music-making on this Sunday.
Looking forward to meeting many of you.
RH
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Concert in Bradenton (Sarasota), Florida
Posted in Music by Robert Henry
This church is magnificant. I hope you will join me this Sunday, February 15 at Christ Church in Bradenton, FL. (Details can be found in the calendar on the right.). This picture was taken with my all-powerful iPhone.
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Yo, you better represent
Posted in Music by Robert Henry
I’m pleased to announce a new partnership with Venus Artists! Based in New York, the folks at Venus Artists have put together a compelling roster of artists, including classical, jazz, world and symphony pops performers.
(917) 338-7252
175 Columbus Ave #4N
New York, NY 10023
They’ll be representing me in all things musical: solo, chamber and concerti performances, master classes, residencies, lectures, etc.
So, if you’d like to learn more about booking me, drop them a note.
RH
Did I just say “Folks…in New York…?”
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Rach is Bach
Posted in Music by Robert Henry
Back by popular request is Rachmaninoff’s Concerto No. 3 in D minor. It’s a live recording from back in the day, but it’s still exciting. Look for it in the Media Player.
(The “download MP3″ feature on the Media Player is almost ready. For now, you can listen on the playlist.)
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Summer of ‘81
Posted in Life, Music by Robert Henry
A surprised, seven-year-old Robert Henry upon seeing his
piano for the first time.
It had been two long weeks since I’d been home. I was worn out from summer camp in the mountains of Toccoa, GA. Rafting, hiking, swimming, baseball, generally goofing off – it was a seven year old boy’s dream. But that’s not what I remember about the summer of 1981.
Her timing was perfect. She waited patiently while I unpacked my backpack from the trip. She watched me lazily sort my laundry and shake the pebbles from my shoes. And she was silently ready with the camera. My mother then took the best photograph a mother could possibly take.
I remember the moment when I first saw the piano, my brand new Everett upright piano. It was pure joy. All I could do was rush to the piano and begin to play. The rest is history.
This holiday season, consider giving your child a piano.
RH
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Welcome to the NEW roberthenry.org!!
Posted in Life, Music, Website by Robert Henry
HELLO EVERYONE!!!
My summer ‘08 was one of anticipation and focus. Each day has been a step towards a major refresh of my career. From new headshots, a new manager, updated website, updated press kit, online calendar of performances (yay!), completion of my Doctorate from UMD, to a debut CD project (to be released Spring 2009), I hope we can all agree that exciting things are happening.
WHAT’S NEW ABOUT THE SITE:
- MP3 player! Built into the site! Just hit play and enjoy some music for a few hours. You can also launch it in a separate window. If you like a particular track, you can download it. All free. Very cool.
- Calendar! I had a calendar on my old site, but it took forever to edit anything. I’ll be updating my performances as they roll in.
- Blog. I write words. You read them. You write words. I read them. (Yes, you can contribute, too! Add a comment!) RSS feed enabled!
- Store. Nothing there yet except for a teaser, but I’ll soon have recordings and publications available for purchase.
- Contact page. Easily get in touch with me or my manager.
- Press kit. It’s in the “Contact” area. Download reviews, biographies, headshots, etc. (Want a hard copy? Let me know.)
- Newsletter. Hard to believe, but I do more than just play the piano. I enjoy teaching and interacting with other musicians and students. From time to time, I’ll be sharing some thoughts on things musical and otherwise. Sign up! Do it! Do it now!
(We are launching this site a few days early, so there are still a few bugs to work out. I asked the designers to implement some very complex features into my site, and they’ll take care of them in no time.)
I would like to thank my friends and family for their support and assistance. My wife Meryl has been by my side for ten wonderful years of marriage, and we’re even more excited about the next ten. Also, a big “Thank you” to my dad who is always thinking about my music and my career. He always has fresh, “out-of-the-box” ideas. In fact, he inspired both the content and title of my forthcoming CD.
Finally, I would like to thank the fantastic team at Ploc Media for creating this site. They are absolute professionals. Their communication was prompt and easy to understand, and I remain very impressed with their work ethic and diligence to the project. I would recommend them without reservation. They’re based in England (a long way away from the USA), but don’t let their proximity worry you. They are only an email away.
Enjoy your stay!
RH