Marimba Concerts
Experience David Harvey's Melodic Marimba music
Concerts with personality
Solo marimbist David Harvey has singlehandedly created an eclectic array of marimba music such as marimba compositions, classical transcriptions from Bach to Stravinsky, 1930s jazz, Hollywood, and folk music. Audiences enjoy his vivacious personality and spoken explanations of the varied musical styles and selections, while also witnessing unforgettably unique marimba virtuosity. Writing all his marimba transcriptions and arrangements personally, Mr. Harvey interprets a broad repertoire of melodic marimba music that can only be heard at a Harvey performance, which is a one-of-a-kind experience.
Marimba like you’ve never heard
David Harvey's marimba focus is lyricism, with a strong marimba tone, interpretive expressiveness, and a wide repertoire that is unique to his personality and extensive experience. A Melodic Marimba concert includes marimba music not heard anywhere else in the world, all of which has been transcribed, arranged, edited, and published by Mr. Harvey. Concerts typically include marimba with piano accompaniment, marimba with jazz rhythm section, string quartet, and other marimba-instrumental combinations. The common thread in this approach is the melodic role of the marimba, achieved with David Harvey's surprising lyrical effects with the rosewood keyboard. Audiences of many types, from percussionists to general music enthusiasts, students, amateurs, and professional musicians have been astonished by Harvey marimba concerts.
People react to David Harvey’s Melodic Marimba
“This marimba concert is among the very best musical experiences I’ve ever had, and certainly the most intimate and stunning chamber music I’ve attended.”
“Just spectacular! Entertaining and thoroughly engaging. David Harvey presented marimba music with engaging commentary! Encore! Encore!”
“Mr. Harvey’s performance was unbelievable . . . so many great pieces and moments. it was a very special night!”
“In all my years I don’t think I’ve been to a better concert! David Harvey was entertaining and exciting.”
“The marimba music was not only exciting to listen to, but amazing to watch! Mr. Harvey’s smile and his explanations of each piece add incredible dimension to the experience! He is truly an artist!”
“Thank you so much for the fabulous concert! I didn’t know what to expect, but the marimba far exceeded my fondest expectations! Bravo!!”
“David Harvey created one of the most delightful musical evenings I can remember.”
“David Harvey’s marimba music could coax even the most tranquil person into tapping their feet & clapping their hands! “Amazing” is the only word both my husband and I could repeat to each other between each piece.”
“David Harvey made for a spectacular evening. I loved the wide variety of musical styles!! It was an exciting night I will never forget!”
“There are no words to express the sounds and awe that we experienced from David Harvey’s marimba performance. We want to shout it out to everyone we know, and we want more!”