Album Notes

Puerto Rican pianist Maria Perez-Goodman Is a recognized concert artist and collaborative musician living in the Los Angeles area of California in the U.S.A. Her schedule of solo recitals has included performances in Spain, Puerto Rico, Washington, New York and California. Dr. Perez-Goodman’s programs are noted for their variety and virtuosity. Her 2005 debut with the Orquesta Sinfónica de Puerto Rico was received with critical acclaim for her "captivating" and "bold" performances of Mendelssohn's Concerto in G minor and Gottschalk's Grande Tarantelle.

- what critics are saying…

"...a feast for the eyes and ears featuring pianist Maria Perez-Goodman. It was an incredible concert. Seven composers were represented ranging from Scarlatti to Gershwin...

"She plays with incredible sensitivity and her touch caresses...the ear. It is hoped that she will return for another appearance."

“It was an incredible concert…the soloist kept the audience amazed and delighted”

“Captivating Debut at the Piano…Fix her name in your minds … María del Carmen Pérez is going to give us much to talk about… She certainly captured us”

"Her fingers attacked the keyboard with controlled power, producing neat and focused, even breezy flourishes of notes"

- What her audiences are saying…

“She has the unique ability to communicate to the audience her deep personal involvement with the music. Her audience leaves not only charmed by her charisma but on an emotional high."

"...I really enjoyed your performance of the Rachmaninoff Third, last Sunday. Your musicianship and intensity were impressive! Being a conductor, I was amazed by the help you gave the orchestra. I am sure you were impressed with the explosive response you received from the audience. You deserved it.

"Maria yours was the best piano concert I have ever heard! May God bless your music for years to come"

At age 15 Maria Perez-Goodman won a scholarship to the prestigious Eastman School of Music, where she earned a Bachelor’s of Music in Piano Performance with Distinction. She earned Masters and Doctor of Musical Arts degrees from the University of Washington in Seattle. A frequent featured musical guest in several television programs and live radio talk shows, Her performances have been seen by millions of viewers in over 190 countries. As a collaborative musician, Mrs. Perez-Goodman has performed with such prominent musicians as Martin Chalifour, Concertmaster of the LA Philharmonic, Lev Polyakin, Assistant Concertmaster of the Cleveland Orchestra, Irish Tenor Ronan Tynan, American Tenor Daniel Rodriguez, British Pop singer Izzy, and world renowned Chinese Erhu player Ma Xiaohui.