Bradley Bolen
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Dr. Bradley Cordell Bolen has appeared as soloist, collaborator, lecturer, writer and recording artist. Following the onset of piano study at age eight, Bolen studied and coached with such notable teachers as David Stokan, Nancy Garrett, Anton Nel
, Martin Canin and Menahem Pressler
. He won top prizes in such piano competitions as the Eastfield Festival for Twentieth-Century Music, the Fort Worth Symphony Concerto Competition, and the Arlington Fine Arts League Competition.
Bolen performs, both as a soloist and accompanist, and has concertized in the United States, Mexico and Europe, where he has served as summer faculty for the Austrian-American Mozart Academy in Salzburg, Austria. In 2003, he gave the first live performance of pianist Earl Wild
's Sonata 2000.
After receiving his doctorate from The University of Texas at Austin
, Bolen designed and marketed a series of lecture courses for general concert audiences, including Ten Ways to Listen, The Masterpiece and the Romantic Dream, Beethoven to Picasso, and Piano! Piano! His writings can be found in the American Record Guide
, where he served as music critic. In addition, he has arranged and recorded music for film, including Touchstone Pictures' The War at Home (film)
, and Erik Borzi’s Silent Paradise. Currently, Bolen serves as piano faculty at Baylor University
.
Anton Nel
Anton Nel is an American classical pianist.Nel was born to Afrikaans-speaking parents in Johannesburg, South Africa. Nel made his debut at the age of twelve with Beethoven’s C Major Concerto after only two years of study...
, Martin Canin and Menahem Pressler
Menahem Pressler
Menahem Pressler is a German-born American pianist, founding member of the Beaux Arts Trio.-Professional career:...
. He won top prizes in such piano competitions as the Eastfield Festival for Twentieth-Century Music, the Fort Worth Symphony Concerto Competition, and the Arlington Fine Arts League Competition.
Bolen performs, both as a soloist and accompanist, and has concertized in the United States, Mexico and Europe, where he has served as summer faculty for the Austrian-American Mozart Academy in Salzburg, Austria. In 2003, he gave the first live performance of pianist Earl Wild
Earl Wild
Royland Earl Wild was an American pianist widely recognized as a leading virtuoso of his generation. Harold C. Schonberg called him a "super-virtuoso in the Horowitz class". He was known as well for his transcriptions of classical music and jazz...
's Sonata 2000.
After receiving his doctorate from The University of Texas at Austin
University of Texas at Austin
The University of Texas at Austin is a state research university located in Austin, Texas, USA, and is the flagship institution of the The University of Texas System. Founded in 1883, its campus is located approximately from the Texas State Capitol in Austin...
, Bolen designed and marketed a series of lecture courses for general concert audiences, including Ten Ways to Listen, The Masterpiece and the Romantic Dream, Beethoven to Picasso, and Piano! Piano! His writings can be found in the American Record Guide
American Record Guide
The American Record Guide is a classical music magazine. It has reviewed classical music recordings since 1935.Since 1992, with the incorporation of the Musical America editorial functions into ARG, it started covering concerts, musicians, ensembles and orchestras in the US.The magazine prides...
, where he served as music critic. In addition, he has arranged and recorded music for film, including Touchstone Pictures' The War at Home (film)
The War at Home (film)
The War at Home is a 1996 motion picture starring Emilio Estevez, Kathy Bates, and Martin Sheen. Estevez also directed the film and also served as co-producer.-Plot:...
, and Erik Borzi’s Silent Paradise. Currently, Bolen serves as piano faculty at Baylor University
Baylor University
Baylor University is a private, Christian university located in Waco, Texas. Founded in 1845, Baylor is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.-History:...
.