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Simpsonwood United Methodist Defines ‘Joyful Noise’ Through Many Genres
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.
Jason Serinus, Music Critic
…a particularly grandiose The First Noel that at its climax sounds as though Christ himself has arisen from the keyboard.
Ned Rorem, Composer
Your CD of my Etudes is among my most valuable possessions.
Robert Edward Thies, Concert Pianist
Listened to your CD (The Americans) again today.
Lowell Liebermann, Composer
David Troy Francis is an exciting and authoritative performer.
Ned Rorem, Pulitzer Prize Winner for Music
As a pianist David Francis can do anything.
John Henken, Los Angeles Times
The local pianist’s compact program was consistently absorbing, whether in lyrical repose or propulsive fury.
Jason Serinus, Music Critic
Los Angeles-based David Francis, a frequent composer for television, is known for his championing of 20th century piano music…
Greg Burk, LA Weekly
His Pieces of My Childhood looks back on the hymns of his Southern Baptist childhood from an adult’s perspective: You hear nostalgia, beauty and inspiration…