Available for solo and lecture recitals, symphony engagements (including pops), and accompanying, Glenn Burleigh enjoys using his skills at the piano. Some of the works in his repertoire include:
1. Prokofieff__Concerto No 1
2. Saint Saens__Concerto No.2_gm
3. Saint Saens__Concerto No.4__cm
4. Rachmaninoff__Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini
5. Bartok__Concerto No. 3
6. Beethoven__Choral Fantasy
7. Gershwin __Concerto in F
8. Gershwin__I Got Rhythm Variations
9. Mozart__Concerto in CMaj __K415
10. Burleigh__Fantasy Dance Suite for Piano Chorus and Orchestra__Op 42
The solo repertoire encompasses works from the Baroque, Classical and Romantic periods as well as works from the 20th century. Some of his favorite composers are Rachmaninoff, Bach, Liszt , Debussy and George Walker. Mr. Burleigh has a special interest in the solo literature of African American composers. He recently presented a lecture recital at the University of Wisconson-Parkside showcasing African American Women. Featured composers were Florence Price, Margaret Bonds, Estelle Rickets, Valerie Capers, Mary Lou Williams and Undine Smith Moore. He has also featured works by his "brother composers", T.J. Anderson, John W. Work, H.T. Burleigh, and George Walker.
As guest pianist he has performed with the Omaha Symphony, the Racine Symphonic Chorus and Chamber Orchestra, the Oklahoma Symphony, the Oklahoma City Philharmonic as well as performances at Texas A&M University, Langston University, Bethune-Cookman College, LeMoyne Owen College, University of Missouri and University of Wisconson-Parkside.
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In its best pops performance of the season, the orchestra (Omaha Symphony) captured the flavor and spirit of Gershwin...the "I Got Rhythm Variations" were capably played by guest pianist Glenn Burleigh.
Omaha World Herald
Guest pianist Glenn Burleigh also brought the audience to its feet with a rousing performance of his own music.
The Sunday Oklahoman
"...and mention must be made about his (baritone Thomas Carey) fine accompanist, Glenn Burleigh. His careful keyboard expression enhanced the program."
The Salt Lake City Tribune
Burleigh returned to Racine (WI) for the second time in a year to perform as featured pianist for his composition (Alpha Mass) as well as the other half of the program, Beethoven's Choral Fantasy, Op 80. The "Fantasy" , a mixture of orchestral texture and Teutonic majesty, was a welcome prelude to the evening's main course, Burleigh's "Alpha Mass"...Burleigh, a gifted pianist, composer, and conductor, clearly establishes himself as a musician dedicated to the glorification of God through his music.
The Racine Journal Times
"Glenn Burleigh is an extraordinary musician ; a composer and pianist of first rank. This country is going to hear a great deal from and about this very talented man. I am proud to work with him and to have seen his development over the years".
James Mathis: pianist, Director-American Institute of Musical Studies-Musicians Club of America, Israel Vocal Arts Institute, former student of Mdm Rosina Lhevinne at the Juilliard School and Mr. Burleigh's coach for a number of years. |
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