Classical pianist with years of experience in collaborative performances with instrumentalists and vocalists. Over 30 years of experience as a professional pianist and organist. Excellent sight reader and musicianship.
Wonderful working with Karen -- she was so professional and well-prepared with all of the pieces she accompanied for me.
Response from Karen Murphy, Classical Pianist:
It was a pleasure performing with you. Best of luck always!
Karen assisted my son as an accompanist pianist last minute. Her professionalism, technical ability, and ample experience we’re instrumental in my son’s exceptional performance. Karen is highly recommended.
Response from Karen Murphy, Classical Pianist:
It was nice to meet you and play for your talented son. Thank you.
Karen's music was absolutely beautiful! Just what we wanted and masterfully done!
Price Range: Contact for rates
Gig Length: 60 - 120 minutes
Languages: English
I make every effort to work within the allowed budget and please my clients.
I am a professional pianist and organist with years of experience in playing for singers and instrumentalists across the United States. I have lots of experience playing collaboratively with students and professionals. I am familiar with a vast classical repertoire so can usually perform on short notice.
Piano or organ required. I will bring my own lighting. I do not provide sound equipment.
| July 31, 2022 • 5:00pm - 6:00pm | Personal Occasion |
| January 14, 2020 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Personal Occasion |
| June 02, 2018 • 5:00pm - 6:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
Trumpet Tunes and Bridal Marches (Organ- Piano on Request)
1. Wagner: Bridal March from Lohengrin
2. Mendelssohn: Wedding March
3. Clark: Trumpet Voluntary
4. Purcell: Trumpet Tune
5.Handel: The Rejoicing
6. Handel: Air from Water Music
7. Handel: Allegro Maestoso from Water Music
8. Beethoven: Ode to Joy
9. Bach: Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring
10. Pachelbel: Canon in D
Seating Music – Classical (Organ- Piano on Request)
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(link hidden)anck: Panis Angelicus
(link hidden)rcello: Psalm XIX
(link hidden)hubert Ave Maria
(link hidden)ch/Gounod Ave Maria
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(link hidden)emann: Baroque Suite
9. Bach: Air from Suite in D
10. Pachelbel: Canon in D
(link hidden)zart: Alleluia
Hymn Arrangements (Sample Below - Requests Accepted)
Be Thou My Vision
My Shepherd Will Supply My Need
Where Love is Found
The Gift of Love
Classical Piano (Sample)
Debussy: Arabesque I and II, Clair de lune, Reverie
Chopin: Nocturnes, Preludes
Brahms: Intermezzo in A
Grieg: Nocturno
Schubert: various
Satie: Gymnopedie
Mozart and Beethoven: Sonata slow movements
Piano/Non-Classical (Requests Accepted Prior to Event)
A Whole New World (Aladdin)
Through the Eyes of Love
The Wind Beneath My Wings
Somewhere Out There
A Love Until the End of Time
Because
Let it Be Me
You Light Up My Life
Truly
Now and Forever
The Wedding Song
Sunrise, Sunset
We’ve Only Just Begun
Sometimes
A Long and lasting Love
You Never Gave Up On Me
Suddenly
Cherish
I Honestly Love You
You’re the Inspiration
Memory
The Hawaiian Wedding Song
I Do It For You
Eres Tu/Touch the Wind
All I Ask of You
Here and Now
Endless Love
I.O.U.
Love Will Keep Us Alive
The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face
Longer
Rose
You Are the Sunshine of My Life
Music services and selection for weddings depends on what the bride would like. I have a variety of music for weddings: classical organ, classical piano, contemporary piano, great hymn arrangements for piano or organ, organ ceremonial music with full registration and trumpets. I am flexible in playing what people want.
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