Pianist Roy F. Eaton Plays Scott Joplin at Bryant Park Monday-Friday, August 1-5

[Roy Eaton (Artwork: LeRoy Neiman)]

The pianist Roy F. Eaton, whose website is http://www.royeaton.net/, has been featured frequently at AfriClassical. Today he sends news of his performances at New York City's Bryant Park:

“At this moment of extreme Personal and International crisis and challenge, I feel my upcoming appearance in Bryant Park during the week of August 1-5 takes on a special significance. Filling the world with sounds of Joy is a special privilege made possible by the great joyful compositions of Scott Joplin whose works will be featured during this appearance. Come join me lunchtime that week from 12:30 to 2:30 except Thursday which will be 2 to 4.” [Scott Joplin is profiled at AfriClassical.com]

Roy F. Eaton Plays Piano in Bryant Park Today Through Friday, August 2-6, 2010

[Roy Eaton: The Meditative Chopin; RHAHM Records]

The pianist Roy F. Eaton is a friend of AfriClassical. On July 9, 2010 we posted: “Roy F. Eaton Plays Piano in Bryant Park Daily, August 2-6, 2010.” Roy reminds us that his week of “Piano in Bryant Park” begins today:

“Beginning Monday August 2, and running to Friday August 6, Roy Eaton returns to 'Piano in the Park' in Bryant Park, right behind the New York Public Library at 42nd Street at lunch time. Don't miss this joyful performance of his favorites, Joplin, Chopin, Mozart and Debussy. See http://www.bryantpark.org/plan-your-visit/piano.html for exact schedule.”

“Current albums include Joplin Rags on SONY Classical and Keyboard Classics for Children on SUMMIT; '24/7+7 The Complete Preludes of Chopin, Gershwin, Still' on SUMMIT; and The Meditative Chopin on RHAHM - all available at http://www.CDBaby.com/artist/Royeaton. In March, Roy was inducted into the Advertising Hall of Fame.”

Roy F. Eaton Plays 'Piano in Bryant Park' Daily, August 2-6, 2010

[Roy F. Eaton]

The pianist Roy F. Eaton is an old friend of AfriClassical. Roy tells us he will perform in New York City on 5 consecutive days in August, 2010:

“Piano in Bryant Park”
August 2-6, 2010

Monday, August 2, 2010

12:30pm – 2:30pm | Upper Terrace

Tuesday, August 3, 2010

12:30pm – 2:30pm | Upper Terrace

Wednesday, August 4, 2010

12:30pm – 2:30pm | Upper Terrace

Thursday, August 5, 2010

2:00pm – 4:00pm | Upper Terrace

Friday, August 6, 2010

12:30pm – 2:30pm | Upper Terrace

Roy Eaton's first Carnegie Hall performance was in 1937. He is winner of the Kosciuszko Foundation Chopin Award (1950). Current albums include Joplin Rags on SONY Classical and Keyboard Classics for Children on SUMMIT; "24/7+7 The Complete Preludes of Chopin,Gershwin; Still" on SUMMIT; and The Meditative Chopin on RHAHM - all available at http://www.CDBaby.com/artist/Royeaton. In March, Roy was inducted into the Advertising Hall of Fame.