News Archives
News Archives: 2007 and Earlier
November 2, 2007
Click here to listen to a short podcast about The 5 Browns' latest album, presented by Minnesota Public Radio. The interview includes a flattering description of Greg's arrangement of Debussy's Claire de lune for six hands.
October 24, 2007
Greg's arrangement on NPR's Performance Today
This evening, The 5 Browns will perform Greg's 5-piano arrangement of the 18th variation from Rachmaninoff's Rhapsody on a Theme by Paganini on NPR's Performance Today.
UPDATE: You can listen to the clip at the following link. It's performed at the beginning of the first hour segment.
October 18, 2007
"Browns in Blue" tops the classical music Billboard chart
The 5 Browns latest album, featuring four original works and arrangements by Greg, reached #1 on last week's classical music Billboard chart. Click here for details.
October 14, 2007
The 5 Browns perform Greg's arrangements
Watch this deluxe, new video of Greg's arrangement of the 18th variation from Rachmaninoff's Rhapsody on a Theme by Paganini, performed on five pianos by none other than The 5 Browns.
October 2, 2007
The 5 Browns CD Release
Look for The 5 Browns' next CD, "Browns in Blue," to be released in stores near you on October 2nd. The CD features several of Greg's compositions, including the world premiere recording of his Fantasia on "Dives and Lazarus" for five pianos. The CD also includes a interesting mix of arrangements, including the 18th variation from Rachmaninoff's Rhapsody on a Theme by Paganini for five pianos, Debussy's Clair de lune for six hands on one piano, and a rather wild arrangement of Everybody Loves Somebody for five pianos and voice (with an original Dean Martin vocal track!).
- Pre-order it at Barnes and Noble
- Pre-order it at Amazon.com
- UPDATE: Watch The 5 Browns on the Today Show on Wednesday, October 3rd, and on the CBS Morning Show on Saturday, October 6th!
- UPDATE: Watch The 5 Browns in a clip from their appearance on the Today Show online at this link.
- UPDATE: Watch The 5 Browns perform Greg's arrangement of the 18th variations from Rachmaninoff's Rhapsody on a Theme by Paganini on the CBS Morning Show. Follow this link.
September 6, 2007
Anderson & Roe to help introduce Steinway's new fashion line
Steinway & Sons is introducing a new line of concert clothes for men, and the Anderson & Roe Piano Duo will be there to help celebrate the event. Greg & Liz will appear as the featured soloists at the release party, performing on the world's only 12-foot piano for this star-studded event at Steinway Hall.
September 1, 2007
New Video
In making their latest video, the Anderson & Roe Piano Duo took the humorous route and spoofed the YouTube "comment" culture. Listen to the duo perform Beethoven's "Moonlight" Sonata while dramatizing actual comments posted on the YouTube website - comments originally made by YouTube users in response to performances by Horowitz, Rubinstein, Argerich, Richter, Zimmerman, and other legendary pianists.
August 14, 2007
Dean Martin Forever Cool available at Target Stores
Last March, Greg arranged "Everybody Loves Somebody" for five pianos and voice. Recorded by the 5 Browns with Dean Martin's original vocal track, this rendition will be featured as the Bonus Track on the new Dean Martin Forever Cool compilation album available at Target stores on August 14th. Greg recommends you wait, however, until October 2nd when the 5 Browns release their newest CD on Sony/BMG. The CD will include several arrangements and original compositions by Greg, including a far superior mix of "Everybody Loves Somebody."
May 1, 2007
New Videos
After three intensive days of filming and four intensive months of video editing, the "Anderson & Roe Piano Duo Four-Hand/One-Piano Music Video Trilogy" (ARPDFHOPMVT) is complete. There are even outtakes! Watch them on the video page, and look for a purchasable DVD at the end of the summer.
March, 2007
Grand re-opening of andersonroe.net!
The Anderson & Roe Piano Duo (Greg Anderson & Elizabeth Joy Roe) have revamped their website. Head to andersonroe.net to listen to excerpts from Greg's Star Wars Fantasy, see another unique biography, learn fun facts, watch music videos, and read their blog, "Where Soloists Fear to Tread." Several more distinctive videos will be posted over the next month.
February 15 - 18, 2007
"Le Gibet" from Greg's CD On Wings of Song to be heard on Boston University's "Aurora Borealis"
Held at the Boston University College of Fine Arts, the "Aurora Borealis" dance program features world premiere dance and movement pieces, one of which is set to Greg's performance of "Le Gibet" ("The Gallows"). Matthew Grierson choreographed the dance piece entitled "Still Life" as a response to his experience working at a chronic rehab hospital last summer; it engages its viewers in a dialogue about the ethics of patients being sustained by mechanical pulmonary ventilator units. It's an eerie topic set to an eerie piece. Head to www.BostonTheatreScene.com for tickets and more information.
A scene from Matthew Grierson's "Still Life," set to Greg's performance of "Le Gibet" on his CD On Wings of Song. Photo Courtesy Bill Parsons / Maximal Image.
December, 2006
Anderson & Roe Piano Duo featured on "Sounds of Juilliard" CD
The Sounds of Juilliard CD, highlighting performances from Juilliard's Centennial Year, includes Greg & Liz's performance of Danse Macabre (composed by Saint-Saens and transcribed by Greg) in Alice Tully Hall on April 11th, 2006. The CDs are promotional and are not for sale, but one could theoretically get a hold of a copy by "befriending" the Juilliard School.
November, 2006
Welcome to the redesigned andersonpiano.com
with all new content!
After a great deal of effort and some creative thinking, the new site is up and running. Feel free to explore (don't miss the polling booths, the videos, the interact pages, the new bios, and the performance blog!), and be sure to have a good time. Send Greg your comments.
November, 2006
Download Greg's new CD - "On Wings of Song" - on iTunes
Greg's CD release is now available for purchase on Apple's iTunes (search for Greg Anderson). Or, buy the real thing at CD Baby.
October 26, 2006
Today, after five months of intensive labor and sleepless nights, Greg finished his composition for The 5 Browns' next CD on the BMG/Sony Masterworks Label, due to be released late next year. It's an 8-minute work of exhausting dimensions for five pianos. He has moved on to arranging a familiar melody for five pianos, also to be included on the CD.
October, 2006
Greg's debut CD "On Wings of Song" released!
It's an exciting first for Greg: a commercial CD release. Filled with beautiful, lyrical, and virtuoso piano music, "On Wings of Song" is the companion piece to the intriguing considerations and analytical notes featured on andersonpiano.com. To learn more, go to the "On Wings of Song" section of this web site. Or, buy the CD right here - in doing so, you'll be supporting Greg's further endeavors and propelling his mission to new heights.
September 5th, 2006
Greg begins working toward his Doctorate in Piano Performance at Yale University.
July 4th, 2006
Anderson world premiere at the Rose Bowl
A composition for five pianos, no less. The 5 Browns commissioned and premiered Greg Anderson's "Star-Spangled Banner, and then some" to a roaring crowd of 57,000!
June, 2006
Greg named ASCAP member
As such, he can enjoy the benefits of royalties: you play his music, he gets paid.
May 17, 2006
Star Wars Fantasy featured on NPR's From the Top
From the Top caught up with Greg six years after his original appearance on the show. Christopher O'Riley and Greg discussed all the Harry Potter excitement, life at Juilliard, his former teacher Kim Craig, and the composition Greg was losing sleep over at the time - his Star Wars Fantasy. They even aired a performance of "Impression One" from the work, played by none other than the Anderson & Roe Piano Duo! You can listen to this "Where Are They Now" episode online, or you can wait for it to rebroadcast on NPR in September.
April 16, 2006
Accepted at Yale University with full scholarship
Greg accepts an invitation to pursue his Doctorate at the Yale School of Music at Yale University with full scholarship.
April, 2006
Three notable New York City concerts
Greg is featured on Lincoln Center events on April 6, 7, 11. Come see the premiere of his "Star Wars Fantasy: Four Impressions for Two Pianos" at Alice Tully Hall on April 6th, Greg's graduation recital on the 7th, and a duo performance of Anderson & Roe transcriptions on the 11th and 14th. Find more details on the Schedule page.
UPDATE:
Greg finished composing the Star Wars Fantasy in the nick of time - a mere two days before the premiere. Thanks to all who made it to these concerts - the audience reception was astounding!
February, 2006
The composing begins
Greg has begun composing a two-piano piece based on themes from the Star Wars films to be performed at Alice Tully Hall on April 6th, 2006. Greg and his piano duo partner, Elizabeth, were asked to replace John Williams, who was originally commissioned to compose for this concert. Due to copyright restrictions, this may be the only public performance of this original composition, so don't miss this exciting event!
Furthermore, Greg was recently commissioned to compose an original composition for The 5 Browns.
December 9, 2005
Carnegie Hall Presents:
Juilliard Young Artists and their Mentors
The Anderson and Roe Piano Duo are scheduled to perform at Carnegie Hall's Zankel Hall as a part of Juilliard's Centennial Season. Head to Carnegie Hall's web site for tickets.
November 30, 2005
Greg on the Radio
David Dubal's radio show, "Reflections from the Keyboard" on WQXR and XM radio, will feature Greg in performance on Wednesday, November 30 at both7:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. You can also listen online at www.wqxr.com.
January 26, 2005
Greg's broadway debut
That's right. Greg played the role of Vernon Duke in the Broadway musical Misia, composed by the 1930s and 40s songwriter Vernon Duke. The troupe presented the show to producers and sponsors at the Playwright Horizons in New York City. Although Greg has no intention to remain in the Broadway business, he had a fantastic time acting and exploring the world of musical theater!
Monday, November 29, 2004
Appearance on MTV's Total Request Live
On Monday, November 29th, MTV's Total Request Live will air clips from Greg's internship on the sets of "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire."
(5 p.m. EST, 4 p.m. CST, etc...)
Greg writes,
"Someday, when I'm not under heavy confidentiality clauses, I'll perhaps post my journals from the experience. In the meantime, suffice it to say that the trip was amazing and everyone I met was wonderfully kind!"
Greg's Harry Potter / MTV Documents Page
November 13, 2004
Successful piano-duo recital in NYC with Elizabeth Joy Roe, including the premiere of a new transcription by Greg. Thanks to all those who made it out for the event! Be sure to check out the duo's web site at www.AndersonRoe.net.
Greg on TV!
Minnesota residents can watch a television documentary about Greg's high school orchestra director Jim Hainlen, including a feature on Greg. It is scheduled to air twice in October:
- Saturday, October 23 at 5:00 p.m. on Channel 45
- Friday, October 29th at 11:35 p.m. on KSTP (Channel 5)
UPDATE:
The feature on Greg will air again on KSTP (Channel 5) on:
- Thursday, November 25 at 5:00
UPDATE:
The television documentary, "Goodbye Mr. Hainlen, Goodbye," won several national awards, including a major one in Washington D.C.!
September 02, 2004
Greg begins working towards his Master of Music Degree at The Juilliard School.
August 18, 2004
Summer 2004
Nearing the end of a busy summer! 34 cities, 24 flights, 19 performances, 5 television shoots, 2 photo shoots, 1 recording session, and hundreds of friends made.
July 22 – 31, 2004
Trip to England Number Two
MTV cameras follow Greg around the sets of “Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire” as he meets the cast, serves as Assistant Director, and works in the Art, Costumes, Visual Effects, Animals, Props, and Set departments. Look for it to air on MTV’s Total Request Live in November.
Greg's Harry Potter / MTV Documents Page
July 10, 2004
Greg Anderson receives scholarship from the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation - Press release
June 15, 2004
Greg wins the Clara Wells National Scholarship Auditions at the University of Richmond
June 11 & 12, 2004
Greg performs Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 4 on conductor Jim Hainlen’s retirement concerts with the Stillwater Alumni Orchestra
May 24 & 28, 2004
Greg wins trip on MTV's Total Request Live
Greg writes:
“Life is unpredictable sometimes. I had just graduated from college when two days later I found myself exercising the fruits of my education on MTV’s Total Request Live. They dressed me up like a wizard, quizzed me on Harry Potter, and threw me into a pool of Styrofoam peanuts, all in the presence of Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson.“Suddenly, I had won this fantastic trip to England. In London I attended the premiere of ‘Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban’ and appeared on MTV yet again. As if things couldn’t get any more insane, I won another trip to England to intern on the set of ‘Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.’ Of all things possible! What next? An appearance on ‘Blind Date?’ (Please, no!)”
