Songs of Strength
For Greg
In loving memory of our dear friend Gregory Michael Cardi (21 Nov 1991-10 July 2020). Edward Elgar, Enigma Variations: Nimrod (2020)
Stand Steady
To our essential workers and all having a hard time, may you find strength to stand steady during this unprecedented time. Thank you for you! Original celtic song by Alex Sturbaum; collaboration directed by Jonathan Werk. (2020)
Classic Sounds
Chromatic Fantasy & Fugue
J.S. Bach, Chromatic Fantasy & Fugue BWV 903 (2016)
A taste of Carnaval
Robert Schumann, Carnaval Op. 9, selections (2015)
Une barque sur l’océan
Maurice Ravel, Miroirs: Une barque sur l’océan (2016)
Original Storytelling
SEAS: Sustainable Environment through the Arts & Sciences
Sustainable Environment through the Arts and Sciences initiative awakens the world to the global climate crisis through creative interface between art, community, education, environment, and research. Led by Ma, the team molds immersive experiences that relay stories from around the world, through the eyes of those impacted. ‘Rise, Awaken’ with S E A S…
Peanuts Gallery
Peanuts Gallery Piano Concerto: From Ellen Taaffe Zwilich’s music spring Charles M. Schulz’s beloved characters, in a series of hilarious and poignant events. Original arrangement, with improvisation by entire cast. Written and directed by Juliann Ma (2016)
Carnaval
Robert Schumann, Carnaval Op. 9, selections with dance, improvised by Juilliard colleagues, based on stories by Juliann Ma (2015)
World Music
Mohini
Drawing from maestro Sandeep Das’s original melody, Tirakitataka invokes ‘Mohini’, the enchantress—with a twist (2017)
Tarang
Inspired by his melody, “Currents,” girl-band Stree Shakti joins Sandeep Das in carving new landscapes and freeing spirits to soar (2018)
Russian Sher in A
Klezmer tune, directed by Hankus Netsky, performed by Happy Donkeys Band, featuring Silkroad Fellows and Greencastle community (2017)
Improvisation
Improv on 4 notes
The Last Word Quartet: Free improv on 4 notes (2014)
Improv with Chrysanthe Tan
Free improv poetry with Chrysanthe Tan (2015)
Today’s Composers
Sur Un Même Accord
Henri Dutilleux, Prélude 2: Sur un même accord (2015)
Trio Op. 4
Composer: Alexander Liebermann” (2014)
Performed by Onadek Winan (soprano) and Juliann Ma (piano)
Rondeaux Op. 3
Composer: Alexander Liebermann” (2013)
Performed by Ani Bukujian (violin), Madeleine Bouïssou (cello), and Juliann Ma (piano)
Echos dans la vallée
Composer: Édith Lejet (2012)
Performed by Wen-Jing Yeh (clarinet), Kumiko Wada (violin), and Juliann Ma (piano)
Blast from the Past
1996
Juliann Ma plays J.S. Bach’s E flat and G Major Marches.
1998
Juliann Ma plays J.S. Bach’s Piano Concerto in F Minor.
2008
Rachmaninoff, Piano Concerto No. 2
I. Moderato.
Music Teachers Association of California State Piano Concerto Competition Finals