[Dr. William
Chapman Nyaho]
Dr. William Chapman Nyaho (b. 1958) is an accomplished pianist of Ghanaian Heritage who is featured
at AfriClassical.com. His performance website is
http://www.nyaho.com/
and he has a Facebook Page. William Chapman Nyaho has recorded two
CDs of solo piano music, and is also a member of the Nyaho/Garcia
Duo, with pianist Susanna Garcia. The Duo has recorded Aaron
Copland: Music for Two Pianos; Centaur
CRC 2405 (1998). The Oxford University Press has published his
5-volume graded sheet music series Piano
Music of Africa and the African Diaspora:
Thu
Feb 16 2012
“The Lenoir-Rhyne University Concert Series
continues the 2011-12 season with pianist, William Chapman Nyaho, on
Friday, March 2 at 7:30 p.m. in the P.E. Monroe Auditorium on campus.
The event is free and open to the public.
“Known for his
extraordinarily eclectic sense of music, Nyaho presents his own
interpretations of the classics. His performances introduce audiences
around the world to the musical treasures of Africa and African
diaspora composers. His love of music, expressed through an
insightful technique, creates an exciting musical experience for
all.
“Beyond performing, Nyaho will also teach a resources
and repertoire class that takes participants through his graded books
of music by African composers. This will be on Saturday, March 3 at
10:30 a.m in the Mauney Music Building Choral Room. Pianists and
teachers alike will not want to miss this incredible learning
experience. According to past participants, his great sensitivity has
made classes, such as this, the highlights of his residencies. For
more information on Nyaho, visit the Concert Series website at
http://mus.lr.edu/William”
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