Dr. Gustavo Tolosa maintains an active career as a solo and chamber music pianist and teacher of all ages and levels. He enjoys creating "recitals with a theme" such as: "A Night in Buenos Aires" with romantic music by Argentinean composers; "Chords and Canvas" a multi-media performance in which art and music are woven a single experience; and "The Thanatos Negotiations" with original poetry projected and timed with a performance of Schubert’s Fantasy in F minor for one piano, four hands.

Dr. Tolosa enjoys performing standard works but he especially enjoys including works by lesser known composers. Personal comments and insights into the composers' lives and music enhance Dr. Tolosa's concerts. He understands that audiences appreciate the opportunity to listen with "guided ears" and he works to create powerful connections between the performer and the audience.

May 9th, 2008 - The "Why Guy" introduces the DFW Metroplex to a mom and son piano team, Gustavo and Raquel Tolosa, the only mother/son professional team in the country. [watch clip]

Upcoming Performances:

Join Dr. Gustavo Tolosa, his two daughters and their grandmother in concert on Saturday, August 16th, 2008 from 10am - 1pm for a festival of music! Three generations of talent will delight family audiences with piano and violin bringing to life all types of music from Spanish dances to Mozart's "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star"! Appearing on piano are Dr. Tolosa and his mother, Raquel. Dr. Tolosa's daughters, Misses Elena and Julia Tolosa, will perform on the violin. The performances take place in the Janette-Kennedy Gallery at South Side on Lamar, 1409. S. Lamar, Dallas, Texas, 75215.

In addition to performances by the Tolosa family, a Musical Instrument Petting Zoo will be on view for children to see, touch and hear orchestral instruments as demonstrated by regional music professionals. These talented musicians will be available to answer questions as well as display the sights and sounds of the orchestra to all who attend. This interactive event for families includes live music, dance, theatre and visual arts!

Especially designed for families, this cultural event is open to the public with NO ADMISSION FEE! Light refreshments are provided for all to enjoy.

Voluntary donations will be accepted during the event or online at www.Born4Piano.com (Please see Musical Angels Page). A portion of the donations benefit MUSICAL ANGELS, a non-profit organization providing music to hospitalized children, and children in need of scholarships to study piano.

For more information about this wonderful family event, please email Info@Born4Piano.com or call Monica at (214) 426-1575.

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Past Performances:

2008

• May 18, 2008 - Brookhaven College :: Born4Piano Student Recital.
  Forty students of all ages and levels participated in two recitals, followed by a beautiful reception afterwards. Also included was a special performance by Gustavo Tolosa and his mother Raquel, the only mother/son professional piano team in the country.



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• May 11, 2008 - South Side on Lamar :: Mother's Day Recital and Reception.
  Celebrating the beauty and majesty of Motherhood, this recital was an evening featuring romantic and passionate music composed by Clara Wieck Schumann, who was a mother of 7 children herself. At this unique musical event, mothers of all ages were treated to piano duet selections by Gustavo Tolosa and his mother Raquel, the only mother/son professional piano team in the country, and Melinda Imthurn, Artistic director of The Women's Chorus of Dallas, singing songs composed by Clara Schumann, some pop-opera numbers and even Broadway! The concert ended with a unique Piano Trio performance of select Clara Schumann music performed by violinist Jan Mark Sloman, cellist Yiru Anshelevich and pianist Gustavo Tolosa, after which attendees were treated to a reception featuring exquisite Argentinean pastries in the beautiful Atrium at the historical South Side on Lamar building.

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2007

• November 9, 2007 - Alfred University :: Piano Solo Recital and Lecture
• September 22, 2007 - Abilene Philharmonic Orchestra, Abilene, TX :: Beethoven's Triple Concerto. Classical Concert featuring Andrew Irvin, violin, Natasha Farny, cello and Gustavo Tolosa, piano.
• September 20, 2007 - Brookhaven College, Dallas, TX :: Andrew Irvin, violin, Natasha Farny, cello and Gustavo Tolosa, piano performing Beethoven's Triple Concerto.
• August 15, 2007 - Doubletree Hotel, Dallas, TX - Campbell Center :: Celebration of the Arts welcoming Dr. Jonathan Palant, Artistic Director, Turtle Creek Chorale. Special performance by Dr. Gustavo Tolosa.
• A Kaleidoscope of Music with Dr. Gustavo Tolosa (pianist) and Friends :: An evening of light classics featuring piano, clarinet, flute, oboe and a guitar quintet at South Side on Lamar.
• Chamber Music Coach for the Abilene Summer Music Festival at Hardin Simmons University in Abilene, TX
• South Side on Lamar Concert Series, Dallas, TX :: Piano Solo Recital "A Night in Buenos Aires"
• Brookhaven College, Dallas, TX :: Piano Solo Recital "Musical Pictures from Argentina" presented during the International Day celebration

2006

• Shorter College, Rome, GA :: Solo Piano Recital and Master Class
• Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw, GA :: Solo Piano Recital & Master Class
• Music Teachers National Association, Austin, TX :: Presentation at the National Convention
• Brookhaven College, Dallas, TX :: Music Director for "Guys & Dolls"
• Brookhaven College, Dallas, TX :: Piano and French Horn Recital

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