Artist description Solo Violist, utilizing accoustic and electro-accoustic medium.Featuring some of the most renowned composers, as well as undiscovered gems.

Music Style 21st Century Classical

Musical Influences Kennedy, Beethoven, Bach, Joni Mitchell, Streisand, Enigma

Similar Artists Like No Other

Artist History Whether Rozanna is giving the premiere of a composition by New York Philharmonic composer-in-residence Tania Leon, performing as soloist with orchestra, giving recitals at U.S. embassies around the world, or improvising jazz with the violinist, Kennedy; this versatile violist with the musical vision of a twenty-first century pioneer wins high acclaim. The Chicago Sun Times referred to her playing as “...bravura performance...”; the San Francisco Examiner called her music-making, “...magisterial...”, the American Record Guide referred to it as “...breathtaking virtuosity...” and the Village Voice described her recent performance of the world premiere, Viola, by Bernadette Speach as one of “heart-touching sincerity...unabashedly romantic...soulful...”A leader in breaking the boundaries of classical music, Rozanna is a much-sought after musician by such contemporary composers as Pulitzer Prize winners Ellen Taaffe Zwilich and Aaron J. Kernis along with such esteemed composers as Chen Yi, Bernadette Speach and Judith Shatin. Critics hailed Rozanna’s premier performance of Para Viola y Orquesta by Tania Leon as one of “vibrant intensity and breathtaking virtuosity.” Another critic called her a “downright sensational violist.” Her recent featured performance at the International Viola Congress in Ontario of White Viola, utilizing multi-media and electric-acoustic technology, was described as “ground breaking.” “Part of my role, as a twenty-first century musician, is to open up paths for artists in the future,” Rozanna asserts. Towards that goal, Rozanna also frequently writes articles for internationally syndicated publications such as Strings Magazine, and she was featured recently on Public Television.

Group Members Rozanna

Instruments Viola

Albums Passion, Sweet Thunder

Press Reviews “Rozanna played with vibrant intensity and breathtaking virtuosity...”American Record Guide“...bravura performance...enticing solo voice...merits an Orchestra Hall invitation.”Chicago Sun Times“...breathtaking virtuosity...”Chicago Tribune“...a downright sensational violist...”The Star Ledger (NJ)“...Magisterial...”San Francisco Examiner“...an asset to any musical undertaking...”Fred Sherry, The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center“... heart-touching sincerity...unabashedly romantic...soulful...”Village Voice“...a violist with a great deal of flair...She had full command of this work, especially in the more difficult third movement.”Town Topics (Princeton, NJ)“..Rozanna’s viola playing Saturday made the most of Leon’s complex rhythms. She also maintained exquisite control of her tone, using dynamic variety as a coloristic device and not once calling attention to the awesome difficulty of the score...”San Francisco Chronicle“Para Viola is more than classical text spoken with a Cuban accent. The sounds and rhythms become essential to the integrity of the piece. and Weinberger deftly danced through the rhythmic complexities to the point that they were no longer an issue, letting listeners concentrate on Rozanna’s tone colour and interpretation...”The StradCD: Passion“...Don’t let the contemporary music scare you...The musicians have selected pieces that will charm rather than alienate... (Rozanna’s) CD reflects her artist integrity in the dedication to playing music for its own sake. This collection is wonderfully eclectic and beautifully rendered and will make a terrific addition to your CD collection.”Sforzando Magazine

Location New York, NY - USA

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