Marianne Parker's guest appearances

Marianne Parker

WFMT: PianoForte Salon Series Live

Making Noise Podcast

Alex Shapiro

Sarah Whitney

Matt Henson

Erin Rogers

Garrett Hope

Nick Phillips

Megan Ihnen

Michael Adcock

Alessandro Marangoni

Inna Faliks

Jeeyoon Kim

Michael Tsalka

Aurelien Pederzoli

Matthew Hagle

Francesca Leo

OwlTail

“It’s very unlikely I'll have a full-time position with an orchestra as a pianist as my career. That is not a thing that happens to too many people these days. So, if not that, sink or swim, I have to start thinking about my career in a different way.”Marianne Parker is one of the most active and vibrant musicians I know. Just to name a few things she has going on: performances and commissioning works with her piano and marimba duo, L&amp;M recording works by Haitian composers; curating an anthology of 21st century works for solo piano through New Music Shelf; producing performances with New Music Chicago along with other administrative tasks; a packed performance and teaching schedule; and still has time to spend with her family, go to parks with her lovely dog, build a garden, hiking, running, what else?! The great thing about Marianne, amongst her active and busy lifestyle, is she always has a very positive and joyous attitude. And this entirely comes through in our conversation. We discuss nearly all of the things listed above, along with what it’s like learning to compose from a performers perspective, the upcoming premiere of Stephanie Ann Boyd’s Flower Catalog, comedy podcasts, Ear Taxi, New Music Gathering, the pairing concerts with violist Michael Hall, and so much more in episode 18 of the Making Noise Podcast. I hope you enjoy! Follow Marianne’s Work: www.marianneparker.comTwitter: @mariannep_pianoInsta: mrrrranneStephanie Ann Boyd’s Flower Catalog: https://www.stephanieannboyd.com/flower-catalogNewMusicShelf Anthology for Solo Piano, Volume 1: https://www.newmusicshelf.com/product/anthology-solo-piano-vol-1/“Pages intimes” debut album: https://marianneparker.bandcamp.com/releases“Pyano Sa” album of works by Gifrants: https://open.spotify.com/album/3u6suWwJYlOvkoByvSnRIv (stream/Spotify), https://www.amazon.com/Pyano-Sa-Gifrants/dp/B08QMKN7DV (digital download/Amazon)Learn more about the upcoming Ear Taxi Festival currently at https://www.newmusicchicago.org/faqs/ , and starting in July at www.eartaxifestival.com.Chicago chocolatier from the pairings concert: Katherine Anne ConfectionsThe Haitian-American (Montreal-based) composer is: GifrantsWatch the podcast on YouTubeFollow the podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, iHeartradio, and my website where you can listen to music, purchase scores, and learn how to commission a new piece for your ensemble. 

“It’s very unlikely I'll have a full-time position with an orchestra as a pianist as my career. That is not a thing that happens to too many people these days. So, if not that, sink or swim, I have to start thinking about my career in a different way.”Marianne Parker is one of the most active and vibrant musicians I know. Just to name a few things she has going on: performances and commissioning works with her piano and marimba duo, L&amp;M recording works by Haitian composers; curating an anthology of 21st century works for solo piano through New Music Shelf; producing performances with New Music Chicago along with other administrative tasks; a packed performance and teaching schedule; and still has time to spend with her family, go to parks with her lovely dog, build a garden, hiking, running, what else?! The great thing about Marianne, amongst her active and busy lifestyle, is she always has a very positive and joyous attitude. And this entirely comes through in our conversation. We discuss nearly all of the things listed above, along with what it’s like learning to compose from a performers perspective, the upcoming premiere of Stephanie Ann Boyd’s Flower Catalog, comedy podcasts, Ear Taxi, New Music Gathering, the pairing concerts with violist Michael Hall, and so much more in episode 18 of the Making Noise Podcast. I hope you enjoy! Follow Marianne’s Work: <a href="http://www.marianneparker.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.marianneparker.com</a> Twitter: @mariannep_piano Insta: mrrrranneStephanie Ann Boyd’s Flower Catalog: <a href="https://www.stephanieannboyd.com/flower-catalog" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.stephanieannboyd.com/flower-catalog</a>NewMusicShelf Anthology for Solo Piano, Volume 1: <a href="https://www.newmusicshelf.com/product/anthology-solo-piano-vol-1/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.newmusicshelf.com/product/anthology-solo-piano-vol-1/</a>“Pages intimes” debut album: <a href="https://marianneparker.bandcamp.com/releases" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://marianneparker.bandcamp.com/releases</a>“Pyano Sa” album of works by Gifrants: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/3u6suWwJYlOvkoByvSnRIv" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/album/3u6suWwJYlOvkoByvSnRIv</a> (stream/Spotify), <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Pyano-Sa-Gifrants/dp/B08QMKN7DV" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/Pyano-Sa-Gifrants/dp/B08QMKN7DV</a> (digital download/Amazon)Learn more about the upcoming Ear Taxi Festival currently at <a href="https://www.newmusicchicago.org/faqs/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.newmusicchicago.org/faqs/</a> , and starting in July at <a href="http://www.eartaxifestival.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.eartaxifestival.com</a>.Chicago chocolatier from the pairings concert: <a href="http://katherine-anne.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Katherine Anne Confections</a>The Haitian-American (Montreal-based) composer is: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/gifrants.music" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Gifrants</a>Watch the podcast on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBaiw-p9pO12oAGlV1BUkPNk6K-62igrJ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a>Follow the podcast on <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0THZ9JPnPTk7S0A9hbFm3B?si=kTgq75SNTWS7XsPetCKWCg%20Apple" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a>, <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/making-noise-podcast/id1540191908" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/making-noise-podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stitcher</a>, <a href="https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-making-noise-podcast-76217791/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">iHeartradio</a>, and my <a href="https://www.adamkennaugh.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">website</a> where you can listen to music, purchase scores, and learn how to commission a new piece for your ensemble.

Ep 18 - Marianne Parker

Meditation and Passion: Uncovering Piano Masterworks of Haiti Edouard Saintonge Elegie-Meringue Ludovic Lamothe Quatre Danses Carmen Brouard Quatre nocturne Nocturne No. 1 Edmond Saintonge Pages intimes: No. 1 Désespérance No. 2 Mélancholie, Mazurke de Salon No. 3 Causerie sentimentale Émile Desamours Sonate Folklorique (en sol majeur, sur les chansons populaires d’Haiti) Pianist Marianne Parker is a founding member of the L+M Duo, which performs contemporary music for percussion and piano. Previously, she served as Principal Pianist of the Civic Orchestra of Chicago, where she studied under Chicago Symphony Orchestra Principal Pianist Mary Sauer. Ms. Parker previously studied at the Bösendorfer Piano Institute of Vienna under Krassimera Jordan, and with pianists Wei-Han Su, David Northington, and David Brunell.  About Crossing Borders Music Mission,  Vision, and Impact  The mission of Crossing Borders Music is to use music to promote the dignity of people from all cultures. They envision a more harmonious world in which people experience musical and artistic dimensions of world cultures in such a way that influences how they shop, invest, travel, volunteer, do business, and live their day-to-day lives. To this end, Crossing Borders Music produces moving music that tells compelling stories by composers from under-represented cultures – music that invites audiences to learn more and get involved. Crossing Borders Music also presents educational programs to foster young people’s awareness of the diversity and richness of cultures and their music. Crossing Borders Music focuses on cultures that are poorly understood and often historically marginalized. By sharing music by composers from these cultures, their music tells the stories others are not. In so doing, they  challenge stereotypes and preconceptions. Therefore, when they hear audience members say their music defied their expectations or broadened their worldview, they know they’re fulfilling their mission.

<h3>Meditation and Passion: Uncovering Piano Masterworks of Haiti</h3> Edouard Saintonge Elegie-Meringue Ludovic Lamothe Quatre Danses Carmen Brouard Quatre nocturne Nocturne No. 1 Edmond Saintonge Pages intimes: No. 1 Désespérance No. 2 Mélancholie, Mazurke de Salon No. 3 Causerie sentimentale Émile Desamours Sonate Folklorique (en sol majeur, sur les chansons populaires d’Haiti) Pianist Marianne Parker is a founding member of the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/marimbapianoduo/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">L+M Duo</a>, which performs contemporary music for percussion and piano. Previously, she served as Principal Pianist of the Civic Orchestra of Chicago, where she studied under Chicago Symphony Orchestra Principal Pianist Mary Sauer. Ms. Parker previously studied at the Bösendorfer Piano Institute of Vienna under Krassimera Jordan, and with pianists Wei-Han Su, David Northington, and David Brunell.  <h3>About Crossing Borders Music</h3> Mission,  Vision, and Impact The mission of Crossing Borders Music is to use music to promote the dignity of people from all cultures. They envision a more harmonious world in which people experience musical and artistic dimensions of world cultures in such a way that influences how they shop, invest, travel, volunteer, do business, and live their day-to-day lives. To this end, Crossing Borders Music produces moving music that tells compelling stories by composers from under-represented cultures – music that invites audiences to learn more and get involved. Crossing Borders Music also presents educational programs to foster young people’s awareness of the diversity and richness of cultures and their music. Crossing Borders Music focuses on cultures that are poorly understood and often historically marginalized. By sharing music by composers from these cultures, their music tells the stories others are not. In so doing, they  challenge stereotypes and preconceptions. Therefore, when they hear audience members say their music defied their expectations or broadened their worldview, they know they’re fulfilling their mission.

Marianne Parker, piano