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	Alpin Hong Piano Debut Johannes Brahms, Claude Debussy, ... MSR Classics, 2004 average customer review:based on 9 reviews view larger image
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highly recommended

Mr. Hong?s concert itinerary spans the continental United States, with recital and orchestral engagements across the globe. Recent performances include Los Angeles? Wilshire Ebell Theatre and Royce Hall at UCLA, Weill Recital Hall, Rockhotel Pianofest, Merkin Concert Hall?s 50th Anniversary Celebration, Seoul?s Hoam Arts Center, the Frick Arts Centre, Asociacion Nacional de Conciertos in Panama, as well as numerous concerto performances.

A native of Los Angeles, Alpin Hong is a graduate of the Juilliard School, where he studied with Jerome Lowenthal. He made his orchestral debut with the Kalamazoo Symphony at age 10, and soon after won the 1989 Stravinsky Piano Competition and the 1994 Los Angeles Spotlight Awards Competition He has since developed an international career, recently performing with the Korean Broadcast Symphony, as well as at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion in Los Angeles, and at Alice Tully Hall and Avery Fisher Hall. Festival appearances include the Music Academy of the West, Aspen and Bowdoin Summer Music Festivals.

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Buy this album!

I met Alpin in 2005 when he came to my small hometown in Griffin, GA. Immediately I knew there was something different not only about his personality but in his music. I have been playing piano for years and had heard many professional musicians throughout my life. I have heard some pianists that have really moved me emotionally - but none like this young man. That night, Alpin became a friend to me and a kindred musical spirit. If you have not listened to Alpin's music, then I strongly encourage you to listen for yourself. Every time I listen to his album, I am overwhelmed with the purity of the sound and yet the passion that enriches every tone.
Alpin, wherever you are right now, I just want you to know that Richard and I think about you all the time and we cannot wait until you make a tour back to Georgia so that we can hear you and see you again.

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Excellent

I first saw Alpin play a couple years ago in Dallas. He came back this year to hold a master class for my school.
He is an excellent performer with tremendous amount of energy. If you've ever seen his Rhapsody in Blue (Gershwin) and seen other professionals play it on youtube, etc. you'll know exactly what I'm talking about. He plays with excellent clarity, technique, and most of all, passion.
Although the CD can not replace the passion and excitement of his performance, it is definitely a must-have. Also, I, like many others, was motivated by Alpin's performance.

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In the presence of genius

I recently attended a concert by Alpin Hong in Ukiah, California, with a bunch of serious amateur and professional pianists. We were so awed (even the professionals) and said to ourselves, "We are in the presence of genuis!" I have never heard anyone able to play so fast (but also clearly) but also tenderly when called for. The Rhapsody in Blue was a highlight, as were the Ginastera Dances. If you know someone you want to sell on the idea that classical pianists are hip, take them to an Alpin Hong concert!


Simply Amazing

Alpin Hong came and played at our school for free and then took time to talk too us afterwards. He told us hilarious stories about his childhood and incorparated them into his songs. He is the future of Comic Pianists. The music is FIVE STAR.

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Classical E-mailer

I saw Alpin play onboard the cruise ship Azumara Quest in the Carribean.
He was sensational, I was awestruck, and I purchased his CD. But the next day I happened to find myself next to him in the computer room as we both sent e-mails. You should see his fingers fly on the e-board. Hope to hear more from him.


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Tracks
D. Scarlatti: Sonata in D minor K141 | D. Scarlatti: Sonata in B minor K87 | Brahms: Six Pieces, Op.118 | Debussy: Suite Bergamasque | Stravinsky: Petrouchka Suite

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