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About American Chanukah
Product Description On this solo piano cd, you will find cherished melodies such as 'Rock of Ages', and a beautiful interpretation of the theme from 'The Moldau' (used as Israel's national anthem). There are Chanukah favorites like the 'Dreydel Song' and 'Chanukah Prayer', along with songs of peace. Also includes the rock band U2's song 'One' in a brand new arrangement that conveys a heartfelt longing for peace and 'West Bank Serenade', a brand new Robin Spielberg original, that takes the listener on a journey that is at once moving, hopeful and triumphant. About the Artist Robin Spielberg Few pianists can speak the language of music as fluently, eloquently and beautifully as Robin Spielberg. Mesmerizing audiences with inspired tales, extraordinary piano technique and heartfelt performances, Ms. Spielberg is in the top echelon of contemporary composer/pianists. Thousands of people have been both entertained and touched by Ms. Spielbergs live concerts. Ms. Spielberg has a natural talent for making audiences immediately comfortable, and it is this element that turns what could easily be an ordinary evening at the concert hall into a very special concert Event. "Robin has such a personal and expressive way of playing, and her story-telling about the origins of the music makes the pieces come alive...the evening was both touching and mesmerizing" writes Wind & Wire Magazine of Robins San Francisco area concert. "Robin Spielberg has an indeniable melodic gift" says New York Concert Review of Ms. Spielbergs Carnegie Hall debut. Ms. Spielbergs gifts have won her a place among the nations most respected contemporary pianists, as well as a slot on Steinways Artist Roster. Her ten recordings include three albums of original piano solos (Heal of the Hand, Songs of the Spirit, Dreaming of Summer), two recordings for holiday (Spirit of the Holidays, In the Heart of Winter), two recordings of American standards and film songs (With a Song in My Heart, Unchained Melodies), original pieces for solo piano and piano/ensemble (In the Arms of the Wind) , Mother, a collaborative CD containing instrumentals, sung ballads and songs celebrating mother and motherhood, and a recording of lullabies (Beautiful Dreamer). A new holiday collection is in the works for Winter 2002. Dreaming of Summer is the debut release of original piano solos on her own playMountain Music label, a company she co-founded with her husband Larry Kosson. Ms. Spielberg supported the recording in 2001 with a 25-city concert tour. "This album may be the finest collection of songs she has ever recorded," writes WindandWire.com. "The music has an emotional and musical complexity that is refreshing." "Her playing is so expressive that flowers often seem to bloom through the stereo speakers"(Barnes&Noble.com). The CD earned a "Finalist Award" from New Age Voice Magazine in June 2001 in the Best Acoustic Instrumental category. The CD, which has also been released in Thailand, China, Hong-Kong, Korea and Malaysia, received radio play on over 200 stations in the U.S. Ms. Spielberg began touring the US in 1996. She made her Carnegie Hall debut in a sold-out performance at the Weill Recital Hall in 1997 and has performed there twice since. Other memorable performances include a guest spot on the PBS television special, The Soul of Christmas: A Celtic Music Celebration with Thomas Moore; live performances on CBS Saturday Morning and Good Morning Arizona; a private concert for the factory workers at the Steinway & Sons historic piano factory in New York, and benefits for the Epilepsy Foundation (Carnegie Hall), and Breast Cancer Awareness. Robin Spielbergs interest in music and healing grew when she witnessed first-hand, the positive effect music had on her own baby daughter (born prematurely) during her four-month stay in the neo-natal intensive care unit. A CD entitled Beautiful Dreamer was the musical result of this experience, a recording of lullabies and songs for th
