Scott Watkins: HOME
"Scott Watkins is a polished player in his prime." - Folio Weekly
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The opening splash photo was taken in Cincinnati, Ohio, following my senior recital in May, 1984, at The University of Cincinnati's College-Conservatory of Music. With me is my beloved teacher, Bela Siki (who is now retired and enjoying a wonderful life at age 90 in Seattle!). I owe him so much.
Looking forward to my third annual visit to China in spring, 2013!
As always, please follow me on twitter @swpianist and on facebook at facebook.com/scottwatkins
Remember United Air Lines Flight 93 with your gift to help build the memorial to the first Americans who fought the first battle in the war on terror. Every time you purchase my CD "Christmas Cards" - which was recorded on September 11, 2001, a portion of the proceeds from that sale goes to help build the Shanksville Memorial to the heroes of United Air Lines Flight 93. Please visit www.honorflight93.org.
Thank you.
American Music Symposium and New Music Festival at Jacksonville University, March 2014
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May 5, 2013
Exciting News! We are hosting a first-ever American Music Symposium and New Music Festival at Jacksonville University March 2 - 10, 2014. Concerts, lectures, demonstrations, presentations of all kinds. Full details to be released soon, but concert music will include works by Howard Hanson, Samuel Barber, Carlisle Floyd, Donald McCullough, Thomas Harrison, Tony Steve, many others.
BIG NEWS COMING
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March 10, 2013
A major announcement is coming soon! Check back for details ...
Farewell to my friend, Marilyn Meier
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July 7, 2012
With a heavy heart I join the world to say good-bye to Marilyn Meier, an extraordinary human being and pianist of stunning ability. Marilyn died June 22. She battled a rare form of liver cancer for a year. Her last words, according to her father, Hermann, were to him: "don't forget the children's piano lessons."
I met Marilyn in Cincinnati while we were in Bela Siki's class at the College-Conservatory of Music. There she "wowed" all of us with her fearlessness, her friendliness, and her wonderful sense of humor. Also, she scared the hell out of us with her blazing, effortless octaves!
Marilyn was tireless in her native Australia bringing arts and music to place where it hadn't been - inspiring all who met her - enriching lives and touching hearts.
I join all of her friends and family members to mourn her passing. Yet, in the shadow of sorrow, we find joy in all that she accomplished in her tragically short life.
Marilyn Meier-Kapavale (1964-2012)
Photo in GALLERY
Obituary in LINKS
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