Hornby Festival Presents: William Chapman Nyaho

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Friday, April 2nd, 2010
Door at 6:30pm, pre-show chat at 7pm Performance at 8pm

Classical pianist, William Chapman Nyaho, a Ghanaian American, is well known as a researcher and performer of classical music by composers of African descent. His solo CD “Senku: Piano Music by Composers of African Descent,” is a groundbreaking compilation of music of the African Diaspora. Gramophone Magazine said, “Nyaho’s gripping performances kept my ears glued to this disc. Let’s hope the pianist continues to explore - and record - more such commanding repertoire.” A recipient of many prizes from international piano competitions, Chapman Nyaho has performed in Europe, Africa, Asia, the Caribbean and throughout North America, including Washington D.C.’s Kennedy Center. He has been soloist with various orchestras and as chamber musician Following four years as a North Carolina Visiting Artist, Chapman Nyaho taught at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette and was the recipient of the Distinguished Professor Award and held the Heymann Endowed Professorship. He was also the recipient of the Acadiana Arts Council Distinguished Artist Award.
www.nyaho.com