Todd Burns
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Presenting Todd Burns… Australia's most
popular concert pianist, known as Todd performs powerfully captivating classical pieces from the likes of Tchaikovsky, Rachmaninov, Liszt and Chopin. Todd is a genius of the piano and is often referred to as King of the Keyboards. His astonishing ability is evident in the way can he move effortlessly from a performance of Greig's Concerto in A minor on the classic 9ft concert grand, to a delivery of Scott Joplin's The Entertainer on a honky-tonk upright. Then a masterful performance of Mozart's Rondo alla Turka on a traditional harpsichord and a hauntingly powerful performance of Bach's Toccata on a pipe organ… From the delicate beginnings of Debussy's Claire De Lune and Chopin's passionate Nocturne to the tempestuous climax of Rachmaninov's Prelude, Todd gives a performance full of contrast. Sharp wild chords, staccato stabs, and rippling emotions along with punishing octaves running down the keyboard leave audiences gasping at his explosive keyboard energy… Todd is a spine tingling phenomenon… Todd is the keyboard king…
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Samples of Todd's recordings here: All samples copyrighted |
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Todd is one of the few performers in the World invited to play at the Liberace Museum.
Todd performing on George Gershwin's piano
Testimonials
"... All I can say about Todd's show is Wow!. He is
masterful at the keyboard! Entirely breathtaking."
Cecille Hampton, audience
"... I have used Todd for many special
events and guest appearances. Todd is totally captivating and a consumate
professional in his performance"
Tim Tardent, Managing Director for Australian Events
"... We have seen a lot of classical
performers in our time but when we saw Todd while
overseas we were witnessing a true master of the Arts. Rachmaninov's Piano
Concerto was the best we have ever seen. He is outstanding.
Dr. and Mrs. Knight, London
"... I got given a ticket to Todd's show as a gift. I
had never totally appreciated classical music until I saw this show. I left the
theatre with my mind spinning."
Mr. D. Copely, Financial Controller, Gold Coast
"... I can only hope to aspire to the heights Todd has
reached! I am studying classical piano. My piano teacher advised me to go along
and see Todd's show. I sat awestruck at his incredible ability and the way the
rest of the audience in the theatre were in the palm of his hand. The respect
and presence he commands while on stage is unbelievable. I only hope I will one
day attain something of the level of performer that he is. Todd, thank you. You
are an inspiration that all the time and effort is worth it."
Sarah Hooper, Classical Piano Student 3rd year.
"... We saw Todd when he came to New Zealand for one
performance only. The evening was captivating. We cannot wait for him to come
back again. We only hope it is not too long before he does."
Mr. and Mrs. Pollard, New Zealand