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I am proud to announce that all ten of my albums are now available for the first time as digital downloads rather than in the CD format. Click any of the albums below to hear some previews and visit my store.

Mesmerizing versions of Gershwin’s most popular tunes along with Rhapsody in Blue and Three Preludes

Dazzling performances of David’s personal favorite works of Rachmaninoff

Classical piano pieces that I love including Fur Elise and The Moonlight Sonata by Beethoven

A most loved, inventive and entertaining Christmas album!

David’s first album of stunning arrangements of beloved American hymns

Music of living American composers including the world premiere of Ned Rorem’s Eight Etudes for Piano

The all-inclusive original soundtrack recording of my award winning musical, BARK!

David’s second album of beautiful American hymns

The magnificent and gorgeous 2nd Piano Concerto of Rachmaninoff recorded on a 9” Steinway in Pasadena, Ca., in front of a live audience

This jaunty four hand, two piano album takes you on a delightful journey through Gershwin’s Cuba, Milhaud’s Brazil and Rachmaninoff’s Russia with bravura piano performances

Pollination, Ep. 2: The second episode of the "Pollination" series, featuring composer and concert pianist David Troy Francis. Directed by Shane Meador, photographed and produced by Greg Hudgins, Polly Schattel and Shane Meador. Edited by Polly Schattel and Shane Meador.

Press

Apr 11, 2022

Simpsonwood United Methodist Defines ‘Joyful Noise’ Through Many Genres

Apr 11, 2022

The excitement and energy that Francis is infusing into Simpsonwood’s music program says as much about his musical prowess as it does about his effervescent personality. And it is not going unnoticed.

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Apr 11, 2022

Dec 7, 2002

Jason Serinus, Music Critic

Dec 7, 2002

…a particularly grandiose The First Noel that at its climax sounds as though Christ himself has arisen from the keyboard.

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Dec 7, 2002

Mar 15, 2002

Ned Rorem, Composer

Mar 15, 2002

Your CD of my Etudes is among my most valuable possessions.