Pianist Hugh Sung presents a Visual Recital workshop at the Greenport School in New York, featuring movements from Modest Mussorgsky's "Pictures at an... more

Pianist Hugh Sung presents a Visual Recital workshop at the Greenport School in New York, featuring movements from Modest Mussorgsky's "Pictures at an Exhibition" and artwork by 3rd, 4th, and 6th grade students under the supervision of art teacher Anne McDonald. The workshop and concert were made possible by the Greenport Music Festival. For more information on Hugh Sung and the Visual Recital concept, please visit www.HughSung.com and www.VisualRecital.com This portion features the movements titled "Bydlo" and "Ballet of the Unhatched Chicks". less

Pianist Hugh Sung presents a Visual Recital workshop at the Greenport School in New York, featuring movements from Modest Mussorgsky's "Pictures at an... more

Pianist Hugh Sung presents a Visual Recital workshop at the Greenport School in New York, featuring movements from Modest Mussorgsky's "Pictures at an Exhibition" and artwork by 3rd, 4th, and 6th grade students under the supervision of art teacher Anne McDonald. The workshop and concert were made possible by the Greenport Music Festival. For more information on Hugh Sung and the Visual Recital concept, please visit www.HughSung.com and www.VisualRecital.com This portion features the "Promenade" and the "Catacombs" movements. less

After following Dave Ramsey's Debt Snowball steps, we finally paid off almost $55,000 of debt in only 9 months! We made a fun video 'dramatization' of what it... more

After following Dave Ramsey's Debt Snowball steps, we finally paid off almost $55,000 of debt in only 9 months! We made a fun video 'dramatization' of what it would be like if we called Dave Ramsey on his radio show to talk about how we did it and scream "WE'RE DEBT FREEEEEEEEE!!!" For more details on how we did it, check out my website at http://www.hughsung.com/prosperousmusician/prosperousmusic.php?itemid=993 less

Part 2: Pianist Hugh Sung (www.hughsung.com) explores the piano simulation program Pianoteq (www.Pianoteq.com), and compares it with the typical digital piano's capabilities. Two main components are explored: velocity range and damper pedal effects.

Part 2: Pianist Hugh Sung (www.hughsung.com) explores the piano simulation program Pianoteq (www.Pianoteq.com), and compares it with the typical digital piano's capabilities. Two main components are explored: velocity range and damper pedal effects. less

Part 1: Pianist Hugh Sung (www.hughsung.com) explores the piano simulation program Pianoteq (www.Pianoteq.com), and compares it with the typical digital piano's capabilities.

Part 1: Pianist Hugh Sung (www.hughsung.com) explores the piano simulation program Pianoteq (www.Pianoteq.com), and compares it with the typical digital piano's capabilities. less

Pianist Hugh Sung explains how to put together a digital piano system using MIDI connections, a Roland RD-700SX, a Muse Receptor, and the amazing VST piano simulation program plugin Pianoteq by Modartt.

Pianist Hugh Sung explains how to put together a digital piano system using MIDI connections, a Roland RD-700SX, a Muse Receptor, and the amazing VST piano simulation program plugin Pianoteq by Modartt. less

Part 2 of 2: What defines the classical musician today? How does a conservatory graduate hone his or her artistic identity and find an career in the process?... more

Part 2 of 2: What defines the classical musician today? How does a conservatory graduate hone his or her artistic identity and find an career in the process? Hugh Sung explores some of those questions with soprano Jacquelyn Familant, a Curtis alumn who is currently enjoying an international career. The winner of several prestigious competitions, Ms. Familant has received worldwide acclaim for repertoire ranging from lyric opera to contemporary works. Not resting on her laurels, Ms. Familant also lends her expertise in publicity and marketing to other up-and-coming musicians (as well as to some well-established artists, such as composer Christopher Rouse). less

Part 1 of 2: What defines the classical musician today? How does a conservatory graduate hone his or her artistic identity and find an career in the process?... more

Part 1 of 2: What defines the classical musician today? How does a conservatory graduate hone his or her artistic identity and find an career in the process? Hugh Sung explores some of those questions with soprano Jacquelyn Familant, a Curtis alumn who is currently enjoying an international career. The winner of several prestigious competitions, Ms. Familant has received worldwide acclaim for repertoire ranging from lyric opera to contemporary works. Not resting on her laurels, Ms. Familant also lends her expertise in publicity and marketing to other up-and-coming musicians (as well as to some well-established artists, such as composer Christopher Rouse). less

Part 3: Performance of Debussy (Poisson D'or and Clair de Lune) with Workshop Visualizations. Partnering with the Notes at 9,000 Emerging Artist Series,... more

Part 3: Performance of Debussy (Poisson D'or and Clair de Lune) with Workshop Visualizations. Partnering with the Notes at 9,000 Emerging Artist Series, pianist Hugh Sung developed a pilot Visual Recital Workshop for the 2007 Mad Cow Festival, where amateur artists created mixed media visuals for synchronized live performance to the music of Debussy. Sung collaborated with winners of the Emerging Artist Series competition in a fantastic concert combining dance, music, and visuals in a format that one listener proclaimed as "the future of live classical concerts!" With the Visual Recital Workshop, the audience member is immersed in the performance and plays a vital participatory role as co-creator with the musician. Many thanks to SoYoung Lee, Amy J. Clark, Charmain Schuh, and the creative team at The Dairy for this innovative approach to the live concert experience! less

Part 2: Showtime! Partnering with the Notes at 9,000 Emerging Artist Series, pianist Hugh Sung developed a pilot Visual Recital Workshop for the 2007 Mad Cow... more

Part 2: Showtime! Partnering with the Notes at 9,000 Emerging Artist Series, pianist Hugh Sung developed a pilot Visual Recital Workshop for the 2007 Mad Cow Festival, where amateur artists created mixed media visuals for synchronized live performance to the music of Debussy. Sung collaborated with winners of the Emerging Artist Series competition in a fantastic concert combining dance, music, and visuals in a format that one listener proclaimed as "the future of live classical concerts!" With the Visual Recital Workshop, the audience member is immersed in the performance and plays a vital participatory role as co-creator with the musician. Many thanks to SoYoung Lee, Amy J. Clark, Charmain Schuh, and the creative team at The Dairy for this innovative approach to the live concert experience! less

Partnering with the Notes at 9,000 Emerging Artist Series, pianist Hugh Sung developed a pilot Visual Recital Workshop for the 2007 Mad Cow Festival, where... more

Partnering with the Notes at 9,000 Emerging Artist Series, pianist Hugh Sung developed a pilot Visual Recital Workshop for the 2007 Mad Cow Festival, where amateur artists created mixed media visuals for synchronized live performance to the music of Debussy. Sung collaborated with winners of the Emerging Artist Series competition in a fantastic concert combining dance, music, and visuals in a format that one listener proclaimed as "the future of live classical concerts!" With the Visual Recital Workshop, the audience member is immersed in the performance and plays a vital participatory role as co-creator with the musician. Many thanks to SoYoung Lee, Amy J. Clark, Charmain Schuh, and the creative team at The Dairy for this innovative approach to the live concert experience! less

This is a terrific performance of "Escualo" ("The Shark") by Astor Piazzolla, arranged by the remarkable Accordionist Lidia Kaminska and performed by her in... more

This is a terrific performance of "Escualo" ("The Shark") by Astor Piazzolla, arranged by the remarkable Accordionist Lidia Kaminska and performed by her in collaboration with Saxophonist Brian Sacawa and pianist Hugh Sung at the Great Auditorium in Ocean Grove, New Jersey. You can purchase MP3 tracks of this piece and other tangos performed in this concert at http://amiestreet.com/lidiakaminskabriansacawaandhughs Enjoy!! less

In this episode, Hugh Sung interviews Classical Accordionist Lidia Kaminska. The Classical Chromatic Button Accordion is capable of a wide range of musical... more

In this episode, Hugh Sung interviews Classical Accordionist Lidia Kaminska. The Classical Chromatic Button Accordion is capable of a wide range of musical expression. Ms. Kaminska demonstrates some Scarlatti on the Chromatic Button Accordion and explains how the instrument works. This is Part 1 of a 3 part video interview series, originally posted on www.HughSung.com. less

In this special first anniversary episode video, pianist Hugh Sung introduces the Tablet PC and demonstrates how it can be used to store, display, and turn pages for thousands of scores, with all the benefits of traditional paper and pencil combined with the advantages of digital computing power.

In this special first anniversary episode video, pianist Hugh Sung introduces the Tablet PC and demonstrates how it can be used to store, display, and turn pages for thousands of scores, with all the benefits of traditional paper and pencil combined with the advantages of digital computing power. less

The Visual Recital is a new approach to integrating visuals with live music where the musician controls the digitized visualizations directly as an enhancement... more

The Visual Recital is a new approach to integrating visuals with live music where the musician controls the digitized visualizations directly as an enhancement of the musical performance. This is a sample clip from a recent performance at the Darlington Arts Center in Boothwyn, PA, featuring selections from Charles B. Griffin's "Vernacular Dances" with visualizations projected onto a 9' x 7' pvc pipe rear projection screen. less

The Visual Recital is a new approach to integrating visuals with live music where the musician controls the digitized visualizations directly as an enhancement... more

The Visual Recital is a new approach to integrating visuals with live music where the musician controls the digitized visualizations directly as an enhancement of the musical performance. "Vernacular Dance No. 1" by Charles B. Griffin is featured in this Visual Recital Demo video with pianist and visual artist Hugh Sung. This video was filmed at Field Concert Hall, The Curtis Institute of Music. less

The Visual Recital is a new approach to integrating visuals with live music where the musician controls the digitized visualizations directly as an enhancement... more

The Visual Recital is a new approach to integrating visuals with live music where the musician controls the digitized visualizations directly as an enhancement of the musical performance. John Carollo's prelude "Watery Abstractions" is featured in this Visual Recital Demo video with pianist and visual artist Hugh Sung. This video was filmed at Field Concert Hall, The Curtis Institute of Music. less

The Bayan is also known as the Chromatic Button Accordion, an instrument capable of an incredible range of musical expression. Pianist Hugh Sung concludes his... more

The Bayan is also known as the Chromatic Button Accordion, an instrument capable of an incredible range of musical expression. Pianist Hugh Sung concludes his interview with Bayanist Lidia Kaminska performing Bach, and both of them giving previews of their upcoming joint recital on July 27th at The Great Auditorium in Ocean Grove, NJ. less

The Bayan is also known as the Chromatic Button Accordion, a musical instrument capable of an incredible range of expression. In part 2 of Hugh Sung's interview with Lidia Kaminska, Lidia plays a Piazzolla Tango and talks about her background and future plans.

The Bayan is also known as the Chromatic Button Accordion, a musical instrument capable of an incredible range of expression. In part 2 of Hugh Sung's interview with Lidia Kaminska, Lidia plays a Piazzolla Tango and talks about her background and future plans. less

Here's a vending machine at the Atlanta Airport that sells iPods, PSP's, Gameboys, and other iPod and mobile tech accessories!

Here's a vending machine at the Atlanta Airport that sells iPods, PSP's, Gameboys, and other iPod and mobile tech accessories! less