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MARINA ARSENIJEVIC
LATEST VIDEO RELEASE
The Incredible Story of Dame Marina Arsenijevic
The Incredible Story of Dame Marina Arsenijevic
The Incredible life story of Marina Arsenijevic is finally available for the world to see! Her journey-marked by resilience, brilliance, and boundless artistry-has inspired audiences across the globe.
Recognized as World's top leading female pianist influencers.capturing hearts with her unforgettable performances and original compositions.
Recognized as World's top leading female pianist influencers.capturing hearts with her unforgettable performances and original compositions.
CHOPIN OBSESSION: Be My Valentine My Dear Frédéric Chopin
Marina was inspired to lovingly assemble, into an album titled "Chopin OBSESSION", all her favorite Chopin compositions which included 14 Waltzes along with Fantasie-Impromptu and Ballade G Minor No.1. Marina’s life story comes from the turbulence of war in former Yugoslavia/Serbia and has given her a special insight into Chopin’s musical “cry” for national identity while living and composing in Paris away from his native Poland besieged by Russian aggression. Marina’s wartime experiences of national disintegration of Yugoslavia has given her an unique perspective on Chopin’s work and enabled her to understand the full range of emotional nuances expressed in Chopin’s music from loneliness to melancholy to a bold expression to fight for right. It would be very hard for any pianist to fully express Chopin’s music without the insights of desperation that a life and death conflict imparts on the observer. Rather than putting the technical nature of Chopin’s compositions in the forefront, Marina has molded every piece to reveal its underlying emotional story using her nuanced virtuosity as needed to fully expose the genius of Chopin to the listener. You will be blown away by Marina's virtuosity and nuanced interpretation of 16 most beloved Chopin compositions that will make you fall in love with Chopin all over again.
Barbie meets Mozart
Marina was inspired by her favorite doll Barbie to create her version of "Barbie meets Mozart". Barbie is represented in most professions so here is my version of Barbie the Classical Pianist!
TESLA RHAPSODY (teaser) by PBS TV Star, Emmy nominated composer & pianist Marina Arsenijevic
"If you don’t like being in the dark when the lights go out, there is one person that you have to thank for all the electricity you use. It is the renowned scientist and inventor Nikola Tesla whose inventions are recognized as vital foundations for the technological era of both the 20th & 21st centuries. I wanted to pay tribute to my fellow Serbian American with the Tesla Rhapsody which is composed for piano and symphony orchestra combining elements of classical music, folklore, jazz, and blues.”
-MARINA ARSENIJEVIC
Tesla Rhapsody is composed for piano and orchestra combining elements of classical music, folklore, jazz and blues. It is a multilayered rhapsodic piano structure with distinguished melodies interwoven from Tesla’s heritage. The opening is inspired by Byzantine chants and church bells reflecting the sounds of Tesla’s childhood. This is augmented with elements of folklore from Tesla’s homeland. Since Tesla lived most of his adult life in New York City, Tesla Rhapsody uses elements of jazz and blues with bitonal and bimodal episodes to reflect his busy and highly productive New York life. The structure of the composition is inspired by Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue. The piano texture is distinguished by “hidden” melodies in inner parts, dense polyphony, broken chords in open positions, and frequent pedals which contribute toward the static or ambivalent feel of the harmony. Tesla Rhapsody concludes in a heroic crescendo reflecting the impact of the genius of Tesla on the world.
The legacy of Nikola Tesla lives on through the continued application of his inventions even today. The name of Tesla (symbol T) has been memorialized by the entire scientific community since 1960 as a unit of magnetic field strength in the International System of Units. Today, his name has become even more universally known through the amazing success and popularity of the TESLA electric car and the efforts of our modern-day genius, Elon Musk.
-MARINA ARSENIJEVIC
Tesla Rhapsody is composed for piano and orchestra combining elements of classical music, folklore, jazz and blues. It is a multilayered rhapsodic piano structure with distinguished melodies interwoven from Tesla’s heritage. The opening is inspired by Byzantine chants and church bells reflecting the sounds of Tesla’s childhood. This is augmented with elements of folklore from Tesla’s homeland. Since Tesla lived most of his adult life in New York City, Tesla Rhapsody uses elements of jazz and blues with bitonal and bimodal episodes to reflect his busy and highly productive New York life. The structure of the composition is inspired by Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue. The piano texture is distinguished by “hidden” melodies in inner parts, dense polyphony, broken chords in open positions, and frequent pedals which contribute toward the static or ambivalent feel of the harmony. Tesla Rhapsody concludes in a heroic crescendo reflecting the impact of the genius of Tesla on the world.
The legacy of Nikola Tesla lives on through the continued application of his inventions even today. The name of Tesla (symbol T) has been memorialized by the entire scientific community since 1960 as a unit of magnetic field strength in the International System of Units. Today, his name has become even more universally known through the amazing success and popularity of the TESLA electric car and the efforts of our modern-day genius, Elon Musk.
TESLA RHAPSODY Cadenza & Finale by Tesla Science Foundation Gold Awardee composer Marina Arsenijevic
This is the third music video from the critically acclaimed "tour de force" composition "Tesla Rhapsody" by Marina. This clip represents a portion of the Tesla Rhapsody that starts with piano Cadenza and ends with a dramatic Finale. It was premiered at the Tesla Science Foundation Award Ceremony on July 9th, 2022 in Philadelphia, PA USA where Marina was awarded its highest honor the "Tesla Gold Spirit Award". The ceremony took place on the day of the 166th anniversary of Nikola Tesla's birth.
Tesla Science Foundation in its announcement of the awardee said "The virtuoso talent of pianist & composer Marina Arsenijevic through her composition Tesla Rhapsody has added a new dimension in honoring Nikola Tesla to classical musical lovers in every corner of the globe. She was the clear choice for receiving this award. "
About the Tesla Science Foundation (TSF): TSF is a non-profit organization dually based in Philadelphia, USA and Belgrade, Serbia with additional chapters all over the world. Its mission is to preserve the legacy of Nikola Tesla and his work. TSF hosts two public conferences per year scheduled on the days of Tesla’s birth and the last day of his life. Each year TSF recognizes one person for the Tesla Gold Spirit Award for outstanding achievements that have honored the legacy of Nikola Tesla from the fields of art, literature, film, music, science or education.
https://teslasciencefoundation.org/
Tesla Science Foundation in its announcement of the awardee said "The virtuoso talent of pianist & composer Marina Arsenijevic through her composition Tesla Rhapsody has added a new dimension in honoring Nikola Tesla to classical musical lovers in every corner of the globe. She was the clear choice for receiving this award. "
About the Tesla Science Foundation (TSF): TSF is a non-profit organization dually based in Philadelphia, USA and Belgrade, Serbia with additional chapters all over the world. Its mission is to preserve the legacy of Nikola Tesla and his work. TSF hosts two public conferences per year scheduled on the days of Tesla’s birth and the last day of his life. Each year TSF recognizes one person for the Tesla Gold Spirit Award for outstanding achievements that have honored the legacy of Nikola Tesla from the fields of art, literature, film, music, science or education.
https://teslasciencefoundation.org/
Take The Lead Women’s Power Up Concert
"Marina wows the audience with her passion and brilliant performance. Everyone is buzzing about Marina!"- Gloria Feldt, Co-Founder & President, Take The Lead
https://www.youtube.com/c/Takethelead...
"Marina Tore the Damn House Down" -Felicia Davis, Leadership Brand Strategist, Founder of www.BlackWomanElevate.com
"Marina Arsenijevic’s performance during Take The Lead Women’s Power Up Concert at the Arizona Biltmore was fantastic. She shared the gifts of her talent and beautiful music with us all, and the standing ovations she received was well deserved. Marina’s performance also illustrated her commitment to and support of women’s leadership – evidenced by the fact that she is donating a portion of the profits of her latest CD, "TESLA RHAPSODY", to Take The Lead, helping them advance their mission to prepare, develop, inspire and propel women across all industries and sectors to reach parity in leadership by 2025. Marina’s donation provides us all with a glimpse of her big heart and gentle, caring soul. She is a true changemaker, and her support is going to help us help other women move forward." -Dr. Nancy O’Reilly, Founder and President of Women Connect4Good, Inc., and Take The Lead Board Member
About Marina's concert program: Marina started the concert with her favorite Chopin "Fantaisie-Impromptu", followed by her take on Mozart mixed with "Peter Piper" and "Music Box Dancer". She then introduced two of her own compositions inspired by her heritage growing up in Serbia and the Balkans, "Danube Rising" (a theme from her "Tesla Rhapsody") and "Fire & Soul". She continued with her classical/pop rock version of the song "My Beauty" using her own voice as a second instrument. She concluded the program with Chopin's "Revolutionary Etude" as an introduction to "America the Beautiful".
Program MC: Alyson (Aly) Palmer is a singer/songwriter/artist/activist best known for her ongoing work with the award-winning vocal trio, BETTY.
Video provided by: Take The Lead
Editor: Mike Torrento
Piano: Yamaha
About Take The Lead: Co-founded by Gloria Feldt, Take The Lead, is a 501 (c) (3) that prepares, develops, inspires, and propels all women of all diversities and intersectionalities to take their fair and equal share of leadership positions across all sectors by 2025. The organization's programs and services for companies and individuals include the 9 Leadership Power Tools to Advance Your Career online course, 50 Women Can Change the World Cohorts, Creating a Culture of Change DEI training, Power to Change Stories, Premier Coaching Program, and The Movement Blog, among others.
Subscribe here for the latest news from Take The Lead: https://www.taketheleadwomen.com
https://www.youtube.com/c/Takethelead...
"Marina Tore the Damn House Down" -Felicia Davis, Leadership Brand Strategist, Founder of www.BlackWomanElevate.com
"Marina Arsenijevic’s performance during Take The Lead Women’s Power Up Concert at the Arizona Biltmore was fantastic. She shared the gifts of her talent and beautiful music with us all, and the standing ovations she received was well deserved. Marina’s performance also illustrated her commitment to and support of women’s leadership – evidenced by the fact that she is donating a portion of the profits of her latest CD, "TESLA RHAPSODY", to Take The Lead, helping them advance their mission to prepare, develop, inspire and propel women across all industries and sectors to reach parity in leadership by 2025. Marina’s donation provides us all with a glimpse of her big heart and gentle, caring soul. She is a true changemaker, and her support is going to help us help other women move forward." -Dr. Nancy O’Reilly, Founder and President of Women Connect4Good, Inc., and Take The Lead Board Member
About Marina's concert program: Marina started the concert with her favorite Chopin "Fantaisie-Impromptu", followed by her take on Mozart mixed with "Peter Piper" and "Music Box Dancer". She then introduced two of her own compositions inspired by her heritage growing up in Serbia and the Balkans, "Danube Rising" (a theme from her "Tesla Rhapsody") and "Fire & Soul". She continued with her classical/pop rock version of the song "My Beauty" using her own voice as a second instrument. She concluded the program with Chopin's "Revolutionary Etude" as an introduction to "America the Beautiful".
Program MC: Alyson (Aly) Palmer is a singer/songwriter/artist/activist best known for her ongoing work with the award-winning vocal trio, BETTY.
Video provided by: Take The Lead
Editor: Mike Torrento
Piano: Yamaha
About Take The Lead: Co-founded by Gloria Feldt, Take The Lead, is a 501 (c) (3) that prepares, develops, inspires, and propels all women of all diversities and intersectionalities to take their fair and equal share of leadership positions across all sectors by 2025. The organization's programs and services for companies and individuals include the 9 Leadership Power Tools to Advance Your Career online course, 50 Women Can Change the World Cohorts, Creating a Culture of Change DEI training, Power to Change Stories, Premier Coaching Program, and The Movement Blog, among others.
Subscribe here for the latest news from Take The Lead: https://www.taketheleadwomen.com
Danube Rising
Marina's new composition and Video inspired by her childhood growing up by the Danube river ( second largest river in Europe) in Belgrade, Serbia. Her father liked fishing and he would take Marina on long trips along the Danube river starting in Serbia, to Romania, Hungary all the way to Austria.
All melodies she heard along the way were so different yet very similar. So Marina wanted to create music that united East & West as the Danube does.
Composed by Marina Arsenijevic
Video by Mike Torrento
Audio/Mix by Todd Sager
Orchestration David Minnick
Copyright United World Bravo Music
Piano @Yamaha_Global
All melodies she heard along the way were so different yet very similar. So Marina wanted to create music that united East & West as the Danube does.
Composed by Marina Arsenijevic
Video by Mike Torrento
Audio/Mix by Todd Sager
Orchestration David Minnick
Copyright United World Bravo Music
Piano @Yamaha_Global
Before the Dawn of Time
Marina’s composition “Dawn of Time” was nominated for an Emmy award as part of her PBS TV concert “Marina at West Point: Unity Through Diversity” and here is a new version she created during the Covid in a form of piano ballade she titled "Before the Dawn of Time". Covid changed our prospective on life and many of us felt hopeless. Marina wanted to create music that reflects new beginnings, hope, blooming, calm and happiness.
My Beauty
Marina created and performed this dramatic version of "My Beauty" for piano, her voice and tenor @John Riesen , that joins Marina's arrangements of “Only Love” and “Stand by Your Man” in her new Valentine’s Day album titled “ONLY LOVE”. You will be able to find the album on all of your favorite streaming platforms. This is Marina’s first album where she uses her voice to bring her classically based piano arrangements to a new level of crossover virtuosity. The music will be unique to your ears but very familiar to your soul, a feeling that comes from the passion that only Marina can deliver. Aside from these popular love songs, MARINA adds her original compositions to complete the mood and celebrate Valentine’s Day.
Marina was strongly influenced by Latin vibes, disco and funky house sounds and this remix features a cool dance drop that will let you dance!
Arrangement for piano & voice by Marina
Video by Mike Torrento
Audio by Todd Sager
Orchestration by David Minnick
Marina was strongly influenced by Latin vibes, disco and funky house sounds and this remix features a cool dance drop that will let you dance!
Arrangement for piano & voice by Marina
Video by Mike Torrento
Audio by Todd Sager
Orchestration by David Minnick
Bridge over Troubled Water -Paul Simon, Simon & Garfunkel
Marina’s “Bridge over Troubled Water” joins her arrangements of “Power of Love” ,”Only Love”, "Stand by Your Man” in her new album titled “ONLY LOVE”. Marina created virtuoso piano composition inspired by one of her favorite pop musical themes accompanied by Trans Serbian Orchestra.
You will be able to find the album on all of your favorite streaming platforms. This is Marina’s first album where she uses her voice to bring her classically based piano arrangements to a new level of crossover virtuosity.
Arrangement by Marina
Video by Mike Torrento
Audio by Todd Sager
Orchestration by David Minnick
You will be able to find the album on all of your favorite streaming platforms. This is Marina’s first album where she uses her voice to bring her classically based piano arrangements to a new level of crossover virtuosity.
Arrangement by Marina
Video by Mike Torrento
Audio by Todd Sager
Orchestration by David Minnick
Isle of Hope, Isle of Tears (Official Video)
Marina’s “Isle of Hope, Isle of Tears” joins her arrangements of “My Beauty” ,”Only Love”, "Power of Love” in her new album titled “ONLY LOVE”.
Marina created this heartfelt Ode to Immigrants through the eyes of 15 year old Irish girl Annie Moore, who was the first one to cross over to the United States through Ellis Island in 1892. Since Marina is an immigrant herself she was specially moved by the story and she created her own piano classical-crossover arrangement featuring tenor @John Riesen . This video ends with the Live footage of Marina at Ellis Island receiving "Ellis Island Medal of Honor" for her achievements, humanitarian efforts and for using her music to promote peace and unity throughout the world.
You can find Marina’s album on all of your favorite streaming platforms. “Only Love” is Marina’s first album where she uses her voice to bring her classically based piano arrangements to a new level of crossover virtuosity.
Arrangement by Marina
Video by Mike Torrento
Audio by Todd Sager
Orchestration by David Minnick
Marina created this heartfelt Ode to Immigrants through the eyes of 15 year old Irish girl Annie Moore, who was the first one to cross over to the United States through Ellis Island in 1892. Since Marina is an immigrant herself she was specially moved by the story and she created her own piano classical-crossover arrangement featuring tenor @John Riesen . This video ends with the Live footage of Marina at Ellis Island receiving "Ellis Island Medal of Honor" for her achievements, humanitarian efforts and for using her music to promote peace and unity throughout the world.
You can find Marina’s album on all of your favorite streaming platforms. “Only Love” is Marina’s first album where she uses her voice to bring her classically based piano arrangements to a new level of crossover virtuosity.
Arrangement by Marina
Video by Mike Torrento
Audio by Todd Sager
Orchestration by David Minnick
My Sweetheart (Official)
Marina’s composition “My Sweetheart” was nominated for an Emmy award as part of her PBS TV concert “Marina at West Point: Unity Through Diversity” and here is a new version she created during the Covid when she collaborated with lyricist Evan Snyder. Covid changed our prospective on life and many of us felt lonely. Marina wanted to create music that will reflect strength in union, love, understanding, passion. She dedicated this music to all who are waiting for their love ones to return during long periods of separation.
Marina chose tenor @John Riesen and mezzo soprano Gillian Lynn Cotter as the perfect duo to tell this story.
Composition by Marina
Lyrics by Evan Snyder & Marina
Video by Mike Torrento
Audio by Todd Sager
Orchestration by David Minnick
Marina chose tenor @John Riesen and mezzo soprano Gillian Lynn Cotter as the perfect duo to tell this story.
Composition by Marina
Lyrics by Evan Snyder & Marina
Video by Mike Torrento
Audio by Todd Sager
Orchestration by David Minnick
Chopin "Fantaisie - Impromptu"
Marina started her musical journey with her unique interpretations of Chopin and here is her new video of Fantaisie-Impromptu, one of Chopin's most frequently performed and popular compositions that is Marina's favorite.
Chopin Waltz in C Sharp Minor (Op.64 No.2)
Marina’s first music love is Chopin and here is one of the most popular of Chopin Waltzes. Marina recorded all 14 Chopin Waltzes so stay tuned for more on all streaming platforms.
Power of Love (Official Video), Celine Dion, Jennifer Rush,
Marina’s “Power of Love” joins her arrangements of “Only Love” and “Stand by Your Man” in her new Valentine’s Day album titled “ONLY LOVE”. You will be able to find the album on all of your favorite streaming platforms. This is Marina’s first album where she uses her voice to bring her classically based piano arrangements to a new level of crossover virtuosity. The music will be unique to your ears but very familiar to your soul, a feeling that comes from the passion that only Marina can deliver. Aside from these popular love songs, MARINA adds her original compositions to complete the mood and celebrate Valentine’s Day. For an early peak of her album go you your favorite streaming platform now.
Arrangement for piano & voice by Marina
Video by Mike Torrento
Audio by Todd Sager
Orchestration by David Minnick
Arrangement for piano & voice by Marina
Video by Mike Torrento
Audio by Todd Sager
Orchestration by David Minnick
Stand by Your Man (Official Video)
Marina continues her celebration of Valentine’s Day with another offering from her upcoming album “Only Love”. This time Marina takes the great country music standard “Stand by Your Man” and adds her unique crossover style creating a version that will be familiar to your soul.
Arrangement for piano & voice by Marina
Video by Mike Torrento
Audio by Todd Sager
Orchestration by David Minnick
Arrangement for piano & voice by Marina
Video by Mike Torrento
Audio by Todd Sager
Orchestration by David Minnick
Only Love (Official Video)
Only Love title song of Marina's upcoming Valentine's Day album, that she arranged and performed. Marina was inspired to create her own classical/crossover version of this theme song from the American TV series Mistral's Daughter, based upon the novel by Judith Krantz.
Video by Mike Torrento
Audio by Todd Sager
Orchestral arrangement by David Minnick
Video by Mike Torrento
Audio by Todd Sager
Orchestral arrangement by David Minnick
Grieg Piano concerto - Mvmt III
Marina Arsenijevic and the Michigan Philharmonic, Nan Washburn conductor in concert at the Seligman Performing Arts Center in Beverly Hills
HARMONIOUS WORLD PODCAST
Marina joins Hilary Seabrook to discuss her Serbian American background and especially one of her most recent compositions and recordings, the absolutely wonderful Tesla Rhapsody.
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