Legends of Cellandia, my tone poem "for 100 cellos" provided a grand finale for the Yorkshire Cellos "Cello Day". See the comments below for a link to the video!
WAY OUT WEST - from Three American Cello Duets (OUP) by Aaron Minsky, performed along with Edward Deakins for the Yorkshire Cellos. Enjoy!
https://t.co/Tc9nrpSFM5
Finally (after 40 years) the World Premiere of - Three Concert Etudes for Solo Cello (OUP) given by Aaron Minsky at the first Yorkshire Cello Day, sponsored by Yorkshire Cellos (UK)!
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I so appreciated the opportunity to conduct Legends of Cellandia - my cello orchestra tribute to the heroes of the cello world, with the talented, enthusiastic Yorkshire Cellos!
(Video to follow.)
Three Concert Etudes (OUP) published in 1988 and yet to have its world premiere! Here is my performance of the Brazilian inspired finale in Australia about a decade ago.
https://t.co/Z85Wjr2GmL
I just saw this wonderful video from my last tour of England, performing my Cajun influenced, Mississippi Showboat, from, Pop Goes the Cello (OUP). So nice to see this shared by a gallery in Scotland!
https://t.co/ylG6g9mRSh
John Michel strikes again, this time playing and teaching โThe New Yorkerโ, from my OUP published, Ten international Cello Encores. A tribute to the Big Apple during its peak.
https://t.co/VB6JjQSbzW
A completely new approach to music! Ten Cello Etudes from the 4th Dimension, by Aaron Minsky, expertly presented by John Michel, international performer, and professor at Central Washington University.
https://t.co/zffHVzuhxD
The big day is almost here! Two world premieres - my arrangement of the Brahms Rhapsody, my arrangement of The Swan (Mr. ASBO), the Brahms Cello Sonata No. 1, and the Brahms Piano Quartet No. 2. A true labor of love! ๏ฟฝ๏ฟฝ๏ธ
I hope cellists around the world will be as excited as I am about this new arrangement of Brahms by Minsky! Enjoy this synthesized version and imagine yourself bringing it to life during your next recital!
https://t.co/9cBm7jhe0n