Songs From the Border by Teresa Acquaviva

Though she had a love for the Classics, she constantly found herself bored with reading music and would often drift away from the printed page to experiment with her own melodic creations. In High School, Teresa continued her musical studies with the Madrigal Choir, and she joined a local rock band where she played keyboards and occasionally sang background vocals. After High School, she continued with a Major in Voice at the local Community College. Singing Opera was not her forte, however, and she was encouraged by the Dean of the school's Music Department to "find another major". This was heartbreaking, and had a devastating effect on her confidence. While she would still compose music, she shared her own creations with no one. It wasn't till several years later that she worked up the courage to play some of her own recordings (then on cassette!) for her friend, and now renowned author, Forbes Blair. Forbe’s encouragement became a launching pad for Teresa, and she continued to write music and share her songs with others. She authored music for Montgomery County Cable TV's evening news, and has written and performed music for countless weddings, retreats, events and services. In recent years, Teresa has become a student of Jewish studies and has delighted in Psalmist compositions. Teresa and her husband, Michael, have three children and still reside in the Washington, DC area. They aspire to move to New Zealand in the future -- a magical place which possesses an endless source of inspiration for writing new songs.

MUSIC QUOTES

This is definitely "ocean music". We can hear Teresa Acquaviva's expression of her feeling for the depths and the breadth of the ocean, for the calm moments and for the stormy moments. Calling this music "new-age" is confining it. Yes, it is new-age, and the pianist takes advantage of the freedom from classical form that the genre affords. But it goes beyond that, and many who generally have no interest in what they call "new age" may well enjoy this. This lady definitely has the classical knowledge and knows technically what she is doing, and the effect is breathtaking. If you enjoy evocations of the sea; if you enjoy classically flavored new age; if you enjoy the piano played in a manner that ranges from the intimate to large scale; you will treasure this CD.

- AMAdea Records, BULGARIA

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