Deniz Cordell
@denizcordell.com
Mostly music director & conductor these days.
Liner note writer (& sometime associate producer) for various record labels, including La-La Land Records, Intrada, Quartet, PS Classics, and Varèse Sarabande.
Other things, too.
Liner note writer (& sometime associate producer) for various record labels, including La-La Land Records, Intrada, Quartet, PS Classics, and Varèse Sarabande.
Other things, too.
Today is Leonard Rosenman's 101st birthday. My favorite composer, I learn new things from him every day. Join me in listening to some of his magnificent, unique music today, and celebrate his life and legacy. Annie & I recorded this last year for his centenary - a 4-hand version of one of his best.
Leonard Rosenman - Theme from "The Lord of the Rings" for Piano Four-Hands
YouTube video by Deniz Cordell
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September 7, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Today is Leonard Rosenman's 101st birthday. My favorite composer, I learn new things from him every day. Join me in listening to some of his magnificent, unique music today, and celebrate his life and legacy. Annie & I recorded this last year for his centenary - a 4-hand version of one of his best.
Running through June 15th at the Norma Terris Theatre in Chester, CT - David Shire & Richard Maltby, Jr.'s long-awaited follow up to STARTING HERE, STARTING NOW & CLOSER THAN EVER: ABOUT TIME. Brilliant songs. Amazing cast. Maltby directing. I'm music director/pianist. Annie on 2nd piano. Come see!
About Time
At first, they were Starting Here, Starting Now. After a few years, they were Closer Than Ever. Now, decades later, the legendary award-winning writing ...
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June 2, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Running through June 15th at the Norma Terris Theatre in Chester, CT - David Shire & Richard Maltby, Jr.'s long-awaited follow up to STARTING HERE, STARTING NOW & CLOSER THAN EVER: ABOUT TIME. Brilliant songs. Amazing cast. Maltby directing. I'm music director/pianist. Annie on 2nd piano. Come see!
Charles Strouse was a constant, stalwart friend, supporter, and inspiration. We laughed, cried, and sang together. He was an utterly brilliant, original composer and musician. Though he will live forever in his music, I will miss him terribly.
Thank you, Charles. I love you.
Thank you, Charles. I love you.
May 16, 2025 at 6:07 AM
Charles Strouse was a constant, stalwart friend, supporter, and inspiration. We laughed, cried, and sang together. He was an utterly brilliant, original composer and musician. Though he will live forever in his music, I will miss him terribly.
Thank you, Charles. I love you.
Thank you, Charles. I love you.
Reposted by Deniz Cordell
Earlier this month I was one of many who participated in a group chat about composer #JohnWilliams for The Legacy of John Williams podcast. In addition to me you can hear @jonburlingame.bsky.social , Jeff Bond, @denizcordell.com , Annie Pasqua, John Takis, Jason LeBlanc and Miguel Andrade. Enjoy!
The Legacy of John Williams Christmas Special
The creative team at The Legacy of John Williams gathers together with friends and esteemed guests for a special Holiday episode celebrating the music of the Maestro.
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December 23, 2024 at 7:02 PM
Earlier this month I was one of many who participated in a group chat about composer #JohnWilliams for The Legacy of John Williams podcast. In addition to me you can hear @jonburlingame.bsky.social , Jeff Bond, @denizcordell.com , Annie Pasqua, John Takis, Jason LeBlanc and Miguel Andrade. Enjoy!
Logged into my long-dormant Twitter account for the first time in ten years today and deactivated it.
Glad to put up a new shingle here, but will likely only post here about as often as I did in that godforsaken place. (If I write more than a few entries a week, tell me to seek help.)
Glad to put up a new shingle here, but will likely only post here about as often as I did in that godforsaken place. (If I write more than a few entries a week, tell me to seek help.)
November 15, 2024 at 7:09 AM
Logged into my long-dormant Twitter account for the first time in ten years today and deactivated it.
Glad to put up a new shingle here, but will likely only post here about as often as I did in that godforsaken place. (If I write more than a few entries a week, tell me to seek help.)
Glad to put up a new shingle here, but will likely only post here about as often as I did in that godforsaken place. (If I write more than a few entries a week, tell me to seek help.)