ARIA-nominated Australian classically trained pianist, composer, and singer, crossing genres from Neoclassical to New Age, Celtic and Jazz.
'My greatest hope is that my music makes a difference.'
Fiona Joy Hawkins produces original ethereal music to soothe the soul. It is also a passion to make music videos to tell the stories of our lives and the natural world around us and perform live using video imagery onstage.
Living in rural Australia, Fiona has performed at New York’s Carnegie Hall, the New Orleans Jazz Museum, Sydney Opera House, Echoes/NPR Radio, the Grammy Museum & concert halls in China.
Inspired by Chopin & Mendelssohn. Winner of International awards, including 'Grace' on a Grammy-winning album, and ARIA Finalist, IMA Winner.
“Blue Dream represents the very best of this music genre and follows in the great tradition of artists such as George Winston. This beautifully crafted album has already been hailed in the US as a work of pure genius”. ABC Music Australia
PERFORMANCE:
“What I appreciated most was being able to listen AND watch Fiona at the piano. The passion and elegance in her performance was breathtaking as her flawless technique combined with pure emotional expression.” Throckmorton Theatre San Francisco, Nov 2011 Concert reviewer Micheal Diamond (Music & Media Focus)
OPTIONS:
1. Fiona Joy Hawkins – SOLO
2. Fiona Joy Hawkins, Rebecca Daniel (ACO Violinist) - DUO
2. Fiona Joy Hawkins & The Blue Dream Ensemble (up to 5 players): Bukhchuluun Ganburged (Bukhu) - Mongolian Throat and Horse Fiddle, Rebecca Daniels - Violin (ACO), John Napier - Cello (Prof Musicology). Other additions: percussion, flute, vocals, guitar.
Genre: Neoclassical Piano, Contemporary Instrumental, Celtic, Jazz influences, World influences, New Age
Number of players: 1-5 depending on budget.
Basic Requirements: Grand Piano. Vocal mic at piano and piano mic’d depending on room size (I have my own mic).
“One of the brightest lights in the contemporary instrumental genre, Fiona Joy Hawkins is poised to move into stardom.” Will Ackerman, Founder of Windham Hill Records
“Fiona Joy takes over from where George Winston left off… Her music is a cross of George Winston's simple melodies and Ludovico Einaudi's musical sophistication." – Cookie Marenco, 5x Grammy®-nominated Producer, Blue Coast Records
‘Fiona Joy Hawkins has a magic gypsy spirit that explores complex spiritual ideas, social commentary, and a personal mythology, often featuring powerful symbols and allegorical narratives, using vivid, flowing notes that resonate emotionally with listeners. Each track is a story, a place, or a dream, expressing delicately unfolding themes of memory, spirituality, nature, and human emotion. Hawkins weaves a sonic tapestry that’s both intimate and refreshing.’ Robin B James MLS
“To say Fiona Joy has a real talent would be grossly understating the obvious, but I cannot over emphasise enough, that here is a
woman who not only knows her abilities and skills on the piano, but also has that amazing ability to paint lyrical pictures from her
own musical imagination and carry you along on that journey with ease and confidence.” - Steve Sheppard, One World Music UK
“Fiona Joy enters the realm of masterful.” Sandy Shore, SmoothJazz.com
For me, she is a modern female Beethoven. I know that is very high praise, but I think many folks will be looking back many years from now, and she will still be current. That is what makes her music stand the test of time'. Dave Wilson AudioAficionado.org.
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