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Apr 24, 2013 |
Brantford Expositor |
Brantford Kiwanis Music Festival Fundraising Concert. |
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Apr 8, 2011 |
CBS Radio Boston |
Interviewed by Suzanne Sausville on News Radio 1030. |
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Apr 6, 2011 |
Univeristy of Toronto Magazine |
Interviewed by Suzanna Chang - Frank Horvat plays piano in the dark to raise awareness of environmental issues. |
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Apr 5, 2011 |
The Temple News |
Interviewed by Kara Savidge - Pianist plays green keys for 'Earth Hour'. |
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April 2011 |
PhildelphiaClassicalMusic.com |
Interviewed by David Cohen about the Green Keys Tour, part II. |
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April 2011 |
Green Keys Concert on CCBC-TV. |
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Mar 31, 2011 |
PhildelphiaClassicalMusic.com |
Interviewed by David Cohen about the Green Keys Tour, part I. |
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Mar 30 - Apr 2, 2011 |
KYW News Radio |
Interviewed by John Ostapkovich. |
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Mar 28, 2011 |
Cleveland Scene |
Green Keys Tour in Rocky River |
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Mar 24, 2011 |
GoErie.com |
Coming to Erie: 'A Little Dark Music' |
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Mar 20, 2011 |
The Columbus Dispatch |
Harmony with nature |
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Mar 17, 2011 |
West Hartford News |
The Green Keys Tour comes to West Hartford |
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Mar 9, 2011 |
Toronto Star |
Torontonian Frank Horvat is one of the few pianists whose living includes performing the music they themselves have created... |
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Mar 7, 2010 |
WWF-Canada Blog |
Reflections of an eco-minded musician Read article... |
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Mar 6, 2011 |
Marietta News and Sentinel |
Pianist brings unique blend of music to Marietta |
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Mar 4, 2011 |
CIUT - The Green Majority |
Interviewed by Daryn Caister on The Green Majority. Listen to podcast (half an hour in to podcast) |
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Feb 21, 2011 |
SNAP Niagara Falls |
Performance night... |
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Feb 12, 2011 |
CBC Radio Ottawa |
In Town and Out |
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Feb 2011 |
UnFolding Arts Ottawa |
Frank Horvat's "adventure beyond belief" is winding down after a year on the road. |
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Feb 9, 2011 |
The Fulcrum Ottawa |
Frank Horvat tours the nation—the green way |
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Feb 5, 2011 |
Simcoe Barrie |
“Earth Hour is a piece that is very ambient, very flowing, very introspective. It crosses musical styles – a bit of classical, a bit of new age, and some minimalist.” |
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Jan 27, 2011 |
Waterloo Record |
“It’s been pretty intense,” said the Toronto-based composer who wraps up his Green Keys Tour in March after crossing the country. |
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Jan 26, 2011 |
Journal Argus |
“Part of the mandate of the Green Keys Tour has been to share my original music, and also share our environmental message with communities." |
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Jan 24, 2010 |
CKWR FM 98.5 Waterloo |
Interviewed by Mary-Lou Schagena Monday Night With The Arts |
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Jan 22, 2011 |
The Marietta Times |
Pianist first of many programs at Unitarian church |
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Jan 14, 2011 |
Oakville Beaver |
The free concert will feature cross-genre instrumental music which was inspired by the environment, poverty and Sept. 11 from Horvat’s album A Little Dark Music. |
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Jan 13, 2011 |
Interviewed by Jacqueline Betterton and Jeff Moore on Daytime, Rogers TV Richmond Hill. |
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Jan 2011 |
Richmond Hill Liberal |
Pianist Frank Horvat performs in Richmond Hill |
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Jan 2011 |
Innisfil Examiner |
An afternoon of free music |
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Nov 26, 2010 |
First Local News Mississauga, 7 minutes into newscast. |
Poll Question |
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Nov 25, 2010 |
durhamregion.com |
"The highlight of the concert is the performance of my composition, Earth Hour, a continuous one-hour piano piece inspired by and performed in the dark." |
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Nov 25, 2010 |
Interviewed by Kasia Bodurka on Rogers TV Daytime, Durham Region |
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Nov 24, 2010 |
Peterborough Examiner |
Piano recital to be played in the dark |
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Nov 20, 2010 |
Raise the Hammer Hamilton |
Frank Horvat: Piano Recital in the Dark
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Nov 19, 2010 |
Mississauga.com |
Pianist performs in the dark
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Nov 18, 2010 |
Daily Gleaner Saint John |
60-minute man |
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Nov 17, 2010 |
Interviewed by Brittany Cornish and Christoper Ferreira on Rogers TV Daytime, Mississauga |
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Nov 16, 2010 |
Interviewed by Jackie Vandinther on Cable 14's Hamilton Life |
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Nov 10, 2010 |
CBC Radio Charlottetown |
Mainstreet PEI |
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Nov 6, 2010 |
VOCM Radio St. John's |
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Nov 6, 2010 |
Telegraph-Journal New Brunswick |
C major change |
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Nov 6, 2010 |
SNAP St. John's |
Performance night... |
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Nov 5, 2010 |
The St. John's Telegram |
Making sustainable music |
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Nov 2010 |
Mt. Allison Argosy |
I am amazed at how one person can do so much and maintain a positive attitude towards everything. Horvat admitted, "It gets a little hectic, but it's worth it. I really love music, teaching, playing and being active in my community." |
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Nov 2010 |
Downhome Magazine St. John's |
Devotions in the Dark (pdf) |
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Oct 28, 2010 |
My Mississauga Magazine |
Piano concert tour showcases environmental sustainability |
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Oct 27, 2010 |
Sackville Tribune Post |
The Green Keys Tour Comes to Sackville Nov 9 |
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Oct 27, 2010 |
Truro Daily News |
Horvat performing in Truro next month |
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Oct 23, 2010 |
The Stratford Beacon Herald |
Theme decidedly dark |
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Oct 18, 2010 |
First Local Stratford |
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Oct 15, 2010 |
The Chatham Daily News |
Pianist with a conscience |
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Oct 14, 2010 |
Northumberland Today |
Green Keys concert spreads the green gospel at St. Peter's |
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Oct 5, 2010 |
CBC Radio Thunder Bay |
Interviewed by Heather McLeod on Voyage North |
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Oct 4, 2010 |
WWF-Canada Blog |
Composer and pianist Frank Horvat is taking his Green Keys Tour on the road to raise awareness of climate change and sustainable solutions. Read more... |
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Oct 4, 2010 |
CBC Radio Winnipeg |
Up To Speed |
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Oct 4, 2010 |
Shaw TV |
Interview with Tracy Koga on Backstage. |
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Oct 1, 2010 |
Brandon Sun |
"As a composer, I do what feels natural to me." Read more... |
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Oct 1, 2010 |
CTV Saskatoon |
Interviewed by Jeff Rogstad on the noon news. |
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Oct 1, 2010 |
CBC Radio Saskatchewan |
The Morning Edition with Sheila Coles |
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Oct. 2010 |
BUZZon Charlottetown |
Pianist Frank Horvat at Beaconsfield |
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Sept 30, 2010 |
Nothumberlandview.ca |
GreenView: The Green Keys Tour Comes to Cobourg |
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Sept 30, 2010 |
Winnipeg Free Press |
No elephants were harmed for musician's ivory-tickling |
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Sept 29, 2010 |
Raisingspaces.com Blog |
Event: Frank Horvat’s Concert, The Green Keys Tour |
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Sept 29, 2010 |
The Soo News |
The Green Keys Tour Comes to Sault Ste. Marie |
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Sept 29, 2010 |
Winnipeg Free Press |
Horvat bringing his Green Keys Tour to city |
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Sept 27, 2010 |
CKFR AM 1150 Kelowna |
Interviewed by Phil Johnson on the Early Edition |
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Sept 25, 2010 |
Victoria Times Colonist |
Eco-warrior Frank Horvat keeps his concert audience in the dark. Read more... |
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Sept 24, 2010 |
CIUT - The Green Majority |
Interviewed by Daryn Caister. Listen to interview |
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Sept 24, 2010 |
CKXU 88.3FM Lethbridge |
Interviewed by Scott Neale on Classical: Then & Now |
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Sept 23, 2010 |
Prairie Belles Podcast |
Episode 31 |
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Sept 22, 2010 |
Nanaimo News |
Pianist promotes green concepts |
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Sept 14, 2010 |
CJSW 90.9FM Calgary |
Interviewed by John Reid on Outside The Lines |
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Sept 9, 2010 |
Cantos Blog |
Canadian Pianist Plays in the Dark for the Environment Read more... |
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Sept 7, 2010 |
CKUT 90.3FM Montreal |
Interview by Eric Lemieux |
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July 2010 |
Bullfrog Buzz |
“The range of sounds and tempos, combined with the darkness of the hall, eased me into a deep state of reflection about climate change and the personal environmental choices
I make.” Read more... |
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Jun 15, 2010 |
Green Living |
Being eco-friendly is just an extension of that [life] philosophy. Read more... |
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Jun 1, 2010 |
WWF-Canada Blog |
Composer and pianist Frank Horvat gets his creative juices flowing on the bus. For more than a year, he has been committed to taking public transit to get around Toronto. Read more... |
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May 1, 2010 |
North Bay Nugget |
'Dark' concert to draw attention to environmental issues. Horvat's style is at times chaotic and frenzied, and grows surprisingly melodic. Read more... |
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May 2010 |
SNAP Guelph |
The Green Keys Tour |
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Apr 29, 2010 |
Orillia Packet & Times |
"The concept of sitting in the dark is hard to grasp," he said, "but I've received a lot of interesting comments from audience members, that they were able to experience a better inner clarity." Read more... |
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Apr 29, 2010 |
Sudbury Star |
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Apr 28, 2010 |
North Bay Nugget |
"I just want people to think about these types of issues and their place in the world with respect to these issues." Read more... |
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Apr 18, 2010 |
Ontario Arts Review |
I believe Horvat's Hungarian ethnicity allows for a Lisztian archetype at the piano. Read more... |
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Apr 17, 2010 |
Waterloo Region Record |
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Apr 16, 2010 |
Rogers TV Guelph |
Interviewed by Trish Stevenson on Inside Guelph. |
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Apr 15, 2010 |
Guelph Mercury |
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Apr 15, 2010 |
Guelph Tribune |
A Toronto pianist and composer who is doing free piano recitals across Canada for a whole year performs here Saturday in a show that will take place in the dark. Read more... |
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Apr 14, 2010 |
BayToday.ca |
“I want everything I’m doing in the tour to act as an example of how people can still pursue their dreams and ambitions without hurting Mother Nature in the process.” explains Horvat. Read more... |
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Apr 12, 2010 |
CKWS TV Kingston |
Interviewed by Bill Hall. |
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Apr 9, 2010 |
Sound Ideas, CFRC 101.9FM |
Interviewed by Michael Morreale. |
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Mar 29, 2010 |
WholeNote Magazine |
Review: Highly recommended... Will make waves musically. Read more... |
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Mar 27, 2010 |
CBC's The National |
"There is a saying, Make every hour Earth Hour... [that is] partially why people like me are doing what we do."
- Frank Horvat
Earth Hour segment featuring Frank Horvat, David Suzuki and Judi Vandenbrink |
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Mar 26, 2010 |
CBC's Morning North Sudbury |
Interviewed by Markus Schwabe. |
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Mar 24, 2010 |
Etobicoke Guardian |
A grassroots effort and a labour of love, Horvat has been composing this latest CD and planning this tour for the past seven months, including how to make it as eco-friendly as possible. Read more... |
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Mar 23, 2010 |
The Weather Network |
Even musicians can live light on the planet... "...things I feel so strongly about in my every day life, I can bring that to life in my music." View... |
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Mar 12, 2010 |
The Green Majority |
CIUT 89.5FM's show, The Green Majority, plays clip from Frank Horvat's composition, Earth Hour. Listen... |
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Mar 5, 2010 |
Metro News |
Lakeshore Arts launches 1000 Acts of Art program. Read more... |
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March 2010 |
Bullfrog Buzz |
Between passion for change and passion for music, Frank Horvat seems to have struck a balance. Read more... |
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March 2010 |
Ecocentric Guide |
Birth of the Eco Musician. Like many artists, his craft has become the way of giving back to the earth. Read more... |
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Feb 1, 2010 |
Blog - Déménagement Myette |
Frank se qualifie d’éco-musicien. Il croit en effet qu’un musicien peut exercer ses activités professionnelles de manière durable, notamment en utilisant les transports en commun pour se rendre à ses concerts. Read more... |
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June 2008 |
The Edmonton Journal |
Genre-busting pianist carves a niche of his own. Read more... |
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May 6, 2008 |
The Mississauga News |
"One of the reasons I wanted to be a composer was to break down all these musical barriers..." Read more... |
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Sep 2007 |
WholeNote Magazine |
Review: Bordering on the improvisations of Keith Jarrett...this is a truly eclectic mix showcasing Horvat's wealth of technique and energy...I'm left shaking my head in wonder. Read more... |
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May 2007 |
WholeNote Magazine |
It’s an eclectic mixture of various influences – everything from Steve Reich to Billy Joel... I was most impressed by the haunting exoticism. |
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2007 |
MainlyPiano.com |
Review: Wildly original, often chaotic, eclectic as all get-out, and quite a ride. Read more... |
