In 2009, Starr became the first woman to have her concert orchestral works performed in the 75 year history of the Laguna Arts Pageant Of The Masters, where she currently is a featured composer in residence. Joe: Renegades, The Division (Jon Hamm, Taraji Henson), numerous films for television and hundreds of Hollywood's most visible film trailers (Last Samurai, James Bond, Mission Impossible 2, Harry Potter, Dream Girls, Night At The Museum, X-Men 3 etc.), including their influential & groundbreaking production/arrangement of the James Bond Theme (RIAA Gold Record).
WHISPERINGS SOLO PIANO CONCERT SERIES
Starr, who recently accompanied Carole King on her Grammy nominated CD A Holiday Carole, has recorded with or accompanied a vast array of internationally treasured artists such as Celine Dion, Carlos Santana, Stevie Wonder, BB King and Ringo Starr will be playing works from both Common Places and her greatly anticipated upcoming CD The Heart Of Frida.Īs a performer, Starr first garnered early national recognition as the late night pianist/keyboardist on the groundbreaking Arsenio Hall Show, she was invited to play at the Kennedy Center for the inauguration of President Clinton and was honored by Keyboard Magazine as one the most influential contemporary keyboardists.Īs a composer for film, television & live concert works, Starr with her writing partner Jeff Eden Fair has won multiple BMI awards for top television shows as well as collaborating on films including Bert Stern: Original Mad Man, Conversations With Other Women (Helena Bonham Carter), New Line Cinema's High Roller, Rysher's The 18th Angel, television series including Transformers: Rescue Bots, The Starter Wife (Debra Messing), G.I. Common Places was also lauded by KCRWʼs Chris Douridas: "This deeply passionate and beautiful recording (Common Places) is one of the best albums of the year." I'm thoroughly entranced by the whole experience". Words that come to mind while listening to Common Places include imaginative, courageous, dynamic, passionate, gutsy, pensive, restrained and euphoric. Mark Vail from Keyboard magazine had this to say about Common Places: "Parodi's pianistic sense and delivery go way beyond creative. Known for it's passionate, intimate and ethereal piano improvisations Common Places was the winner of the inaugural Whispering's Solo piano recording of the Year award in 2007. Steinway Recording Artist - Starr Parodi's Solo Piano CD Common Places: piano improvisations, which echos with heartfelt neo-classical, americana, gospel and cinematic themes all played as "stream of conciousness" improvisations, has become an iconic touchstone on the landscape of solo piano recordings. Join us for an afternoon of inspiring solo piano, featuring two award-winning pianists, Starr Parodi and Christine Brown! This is a casual and relaxing way to experience the beauty and power of live solo piano, each performing original music selections and telling the story behind the music. Solo Piano Concert Encinitas Public Library
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