California native, April Meads Moriarty grew up in a small but musical family. When her mother realized that April, at age 4, could plunk out melodies and harmonies on the piano by ear, she started April in piano lessons. At age 10, April added the violin. Due to her ability to play by ear, April began accompanying choirs and soloists with her own obligatos and writing hymn arrangements. In her teens, she began teaching lessons and playing professionally as a studio musician and member of a symphony. April studied in Switzerland and then traveled and performed throughout Europe. One of her favorite musical experiences was playing under the baton of Leonard Bernstein at the Hollywood Bowl. Most recently she has collaborated with pianist, Todd McCabe, on a series of instrumental CDs for piano and violin entitled "My Redeemer Lives." Volume 1, "Calvary", Volume 2, "Galilee", and recently released Volume 3, "Bethlehem", their new collection of Christmas songs and hymns. Songbooks and seperate violin parts are available for each CD. April is a recipient of a Listener's Choice Award and finalist for a distinguished Pearl Award.
Celebrated instrumental duo, pianist Todd McCabe and violinist April Moriarty, present the third recording in their award-winning My Redeemer Lives series; My Redeemer Lives: Bethlehem. Winners of a prestigious Listener’s Choice Award and finalists for a distinguished Pearl ...
California native, April Meads Moriarty grew up in a small but musical family. When her mother realized that April, at age 4, could plunk out melodies and harmonies on the piano by ear, she started April in piano lessons. At age 10, April added the violin. Due to her ability to play by ear, April began accompanying choirs and soloists with her own obligatos and writing hymn arrangements. In her teens, she began teaching lessons and playing professionally as a studio musician and member of a symphony. April studied in Switzerland and then traveled and performed throughout Europe. One of her favorite musical experiences was playing under the baton of Leonard Bernstein at the Hollywood Bowl. Most recently she has collaborated with pianist, Todd McCabe, on a series of instrumental CDs for piano and violin entitled "My Redeemer Lives." Volume 1, "Calvary", Volume 2, "Galilee", and recently released Volume 3, "Bethlehem", their new collection of Christmas songs and hymns. Songbooks and seperate violin parts are available for each CD. April is a recipient of a Listener's Choice Award and finalist for a distinguished Pearl Award.
