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Aggressive and virtuosic pianist whose original compositions and improvisations demonstrate an unpredictable meld of musical styles. Groove-oriented, instrumental pieces without words that tell deeply personal stories.
"Muscular, musical, vigorous, memorable"
Frank Horvat is an award-winning and critically acclaimed composer and pianist. His original music is influenced by the post-modern idea of eclecticism. His portfolio of compositions demonstrates a variety of musical styles, even combined within one work.
This is evident from his influences: From Bach to Beethoven to Bartók to Bjork, folk musics from around the world, jazz & blues, minimalism. His compositions have been based on real world themes such as social issues, family, athletic pursuits, September 11 and sometimes just a catchy little riff.
For Frank, creative new music does not have to be put on a pedestal and be art with a capital "A". Making an emotional and/or cerebral connection with an audience is paramount. That is why he feels strongly about performing his own works whenever possible. Solo piano recitals are intense, passionate, and engaging.
Frank has performed, directed, and arranged many styles of music including Classical, Blues, Rock, Jazz and Pop in both solo and ensemble/band efforts in Canada and abroad. He believes in presenting live music in any manner: from the conventional to the uncoventional, from acoustic to electronic, etc. Released in June '07, his debut recording, “I'll Be Goodâ€, features thirteen original compositions for solo piano performed by Frank himself.
His portfolio consists of chamber, pop, electronic, musical theatre, film, and large ensemble works. His work has been performed on many occasions in a variety of live venues. His music has also been featured on television networks like the CBC & Bravo and a variety of radio stations across North America.
Born in Ottawa, Canada on April 5, 1974, Frank began his studies at the age of five. His childhood years included intense musical study in piano, theory, and composition - winning many awards and scholarships along the way. He holds an ARCT Diploma with Honours from the Royal Conservatory of Music. He also holds a Bachelor of Music Degree majoring in Composition from the Faculty of Music, University of Toronto where he studied composition with Walter Buczynski and Christos Hatzis and piano with Boyanna Toyich.
Now residing in Toronto with his wife, Frank is also passionate about social issues related to poverty and the environment.Watch the music video, Piano Piece No. 2: