I was friends with George back in the old Tallahassee days at FSU. Even then, I hope we can hear more of his recordings he was am awesome pianist and a fun guy, especially after a few beers. I remember his wonderful playing of the Franck Violin Sonata with violinist Francesca Koscielny (not sure of the spelling). I have no idea what happened to her. I know she had grand aspirations in he violin world, but I have not heard of her at all these last 50 or more years. I was gratified to find that George found a great spot in NY, where he could really apply his talents. He was always a great sight reader. I was greatly saddened to hear of his passing. I hope we can hear more of his recordings. Thank you.
I only knew him for a brief time. I first met him he was working with Carlisle Floyd on piano accompaniment for a program of Floyd selections at Ruby Diamond. FSU Opera provided the singers. You can see some of those Floyd/Darden rehearsals on this same UA-cam page. I enjoyed getting to know him a bit better on the Chopin recordings.
I was friends with George back in the old Tallahassee days at FSU. Even then, I hope we can hear more of his recordings he was am awesome pianist and a fun guy, especially after a few beers. I remember his wonderful playing of the Franck Violin Sonata with violinist Francesca Koscielny (not sure of the spelling). I have no idea what happened to her. I know she had grand aspirations in he violin world, but I have not heard of her at all these last 50 or more years. I was gratified to find that George found a great spot in NY, where he could really apply his talents. He was always a great sight reader. I was greatly saddened to hear of his passing. I hope we can hear more of his recordings. Thank you.
I only knew him for a brief time. I first met him he was working with Carlisle Floyd on piano accompaniment for a program of Floyd selections at Ruby Diamond. FSU Opera provided the singers. You can see some of those Floyd/Darden rehearsals on this same UA-cam page. I enjoyed getting to know him a bit better on the Chopin recordings.