Beethoven in Havana

Michael Arrom performs "Beethoven in Havana" at his USC Thornton Senior Project Showcase on May 4, 2017. Accompanists: Andrew Hill, Bass. Ian Wurfl, Timbales. Kiko Brenneisen, Cajon. Adapted by Michael Arrom from Joachim Horsley's brilliant rearrangement of Beethoven's 7th Symphony. Video production by Rudy Pesci.

[@martinjourdan232]

It's a great joy to hear Michal playing this.

[@michaelarrom94]

Thank you, Martin! I had a lot of fun playing this piece with my friends.

[@nadezhdayotzova5318]

Love your counterpoint at the end! Great stuff 👌

[@michaelarrom94]

So glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for your support :)

[@carolannmoseley4700]

suh-weeeeeet! love your "cadenza's".

[@michaelarrom94]

Thanks!

[@jbenthere]

Just awesome! I found Joachim Horsley in March of 2019 a week after my mom passed away. I used to share videos like his but never had a chance to share his - and now your music with her. She would've absolutely loved it since she was a semi-pro piano player. It's obvious from your perfection to details and your passion for music, that you are in a class of your own!!! BTW, have you ever connected with Mr. Horsley about this performance?

[@michaelarrom94]

Thank you so much for your kind comment. I'm sorry about the loss of your mom. As a matter of fact, I've had the pleasure of meeting with Joachim in Los Angeles. He's a class-act all around. Go Cubs! (my dad is from Chicago)

[@jbenthere]

Thank you Michael for your response. I grew up in a Chicago suburb and left in '77 after HS. Always happy to hear about another Cub's fan.

[@MrAzizomer]

Incredible!

[@michaelarrom94]

Thank you, ömer!

[@mitakuyeoyasin2320]

Wonderful!!!! A+ :)

[@michaelarrom94]

Glad you like it!

[@davidseagalmusic]

👍

[@Ben-bs4od]

Amazing! So are you going to join a rock band or orchestra? Probably could be the next big thing in any band you choose

[@michaelarrom94]

Hi Ben, thanks for your comment! I am constantly confused by living in both classical and rock worlds. Some days I play for a ballet company in Los Angeles, other days I jam out with a guy named Steve Vai. Most days I teach contemporary piano at USC Thornton. Doing a little bit of everything is how musicians stay employed :)

[@davidseagalmusic]

love it! pure B! Symph #7 or 8? can't remember lol~

[@michaelarrom94]

Thanks! It's the 7th :)