Artist description Contemporary instrumental performing and recording artist Karen FitzGerald brings together a classically trained technique with a deeply personal musical intuition that comes straight from the heart. ______________________________________________________________________ Her solo piano compositions range from delicate and soothing to passionate and soul-stirring, evoking the beauty of nature, the subtle shades of human emotion and our ever-present longing for spiritual wholeness.

Music Style Impressionistic, romantic, contemplative solo acoustic piano

Musical Influences Keith Jarrett, George Winston

Similar Artists George Winston, Liz Story, David Lanz, Michael Jones

Artist History Karen's musical life began before birth as her mother played the classics on the family's baby grand piano. At age five Karen begged for lessons, and twelve years later graduated with honors from the Wilmington Music School in her home town in Delaware. In college, Karen majored in Physics, but when she needed a break from her studies, was once again drawn to the piano. As she released pent up feelings, she learned how to improvise, and began creating her own distinctive musical vocabulary. ______________________________________________________________________ Karen then moved to Northwest Washington and began working as a computer programmer, developing her music on the side. In the early '80s, influenced Keith Jarrett and George Winston, Karen began taking composing seriously. Her first pieces were released in 1987 on a cassette album entitled Turquoise Flame. ______________________________________________________________________ In 1996 Karen ended her programming career to pursue music full time. In 1999 she released her first CD, Heart of the Rain. The album has received excellent reviews from the press, and is now heard on over 20 New Age radio programs across the country. ______________________________________________________________________ For more reviews and sound clips from the album, please visit Karen's web site at www.karenfitzgerald.com.

Group Members Karen FitzGerald - piano & keyboards

Instruments Piano, synth

Albums Heart of the Rain

Press Reviews "Listening to Heart of the Rain, one can imagine a summer downpour, a winter storm or the dawning of the sun...Her music is at once contemplative, sweeping and meditative." Margaret Bikman, The Bellingham Herald ______________________________________________________________________ "Heart of the Rain is an exceptionally well-performed and recorded debut CD with wonderfully conceived melodies and a cleanly delivered and mixed performance." Joseph Ponder, Every Other Weekly ______________________________________________________________________ "Contemporary solo grand piano is delivered in flowing, accurate statements. A hidden gem here in the Northwest." Chris Lunn, Victory Music Review ______________________________________________________________________ "Karen FitzGerald's debut album is a lovely surprise... I highly recommend Heart of the Rain." Kathy Parsons, Solo Piano Publications

Location Bellingham, WA - USA

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