MP3 Joyful Hymns by the Sea - SPIRITUAL: Traditional Gospel

This is a collection of the most beautiful and peaceful tradition hymns performed by world class piano virtuoso Linda Gentille, Princess of the Piano. It is set to the sounds of the sea for a relaxing mood enhancing listening experience.

16 MP3 Songs
SPIRITUAL: Traditional Gospel, SPIRITUAL: Hymns



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Linda Gentille Biography


Linda Gentille is considered one of the world's finest female Christian classical pianists and the premier interpreter of American piano music specializing in classical renditions of traditional hymns.Growing up in Pacific Palisades, California, Linda began her musical study taking classes with her father with Roger Williams. Her talent was recognized early at the music school as she amazed teachers with her technique and memory. She studied under Julliard trained Richard Kohfeld of Santa Monica and won numerous piano awards and accolades as a young pianist.

Linda auditioned for the Liberace show as a teen and was selected to tour with him in 1986 and performed at his record breaking Radio City Music Hall engagement. This was the beginning of her musical career. Gentille began her career in 1986 with the great Liberace who discovered her in Las Vegas and invited her to join The Liberace Show. Liberace said of Linda, "She plays as beautiful as she looks." Linda 's entertaining style is reminiscent of her former mentor and friend.

Linda's concert performances continuously bring audiences to their feet. Her talent, beauty and personality make her an instant hit with audience's world wide. Gentille has performed over 1000 concerts worldwide. One of the highlights of her career was a performance at The White House Correspondents Dinner in May 1985 for President Ronald Reagan, her former Palisades neighbor. She recently completed her 10th concert tour of China. Linda holds the world record according to the Chinese Ministry of Culture, for performing more concerts (over 100) in China than any other performer. Her CD's sell world wide and her CD's have sold over 5 million copies in China. She attributes this success to her ability to connect with her audiences.

She has recorded over a dozen recordings and DVD's and successfully runs her own production company Peacemaker Productions producing concerts and student drug prevention assemblies. Linda is a great inspiration for thousands of students across the country and has performed over 100 student assembly performances during her career.

She skillfully weaves classical music into many popular songs and hymns and has a repertoire of over 2000 songs. One of the highlight's of all Gentille's concerts is called " The Top Ten Medley." She calls for requests from the audience, and then from memory plays them backwards and in order of request.

Gentille's command of the Mandarin language, coupled with her star-quality and virtuoso piano skill have endeared her to the Chinese public. As the most popular Western pianist in China, Linda has great influence over the youth of the country. Linda devotes her free time to helping both children and animals. Her ministry in China takes her to orphanages in China where she donates proceeds from her China tours. Her main beneficiary is the Langfang orphanage outside Beijing. ( www.ChinaOrphans.org)

Gentille is available for concerts world wide and her newest show, The American Piano Show is an entertaining and educational concert which tributes great American composers. This show is perfect for general audiences and student performances. She also performs a concert show with traditional hymns performed with classical variations called Great Hymns of America. Linda will take your breath away with her amazing energy and musical virtuosity in this family fun show! For more information on this fabulous entertainer, please visit www.LindaGentille.com or www.AmericanPianoShow.com.
Quotes
"She has combined her magnificent and almost natural playing skills with the art of showmanship. Her unequalled talent and masterful presentations rival, and even surpass, those of Liberace." China Daily, 2006

" Thank you for giving us the best three nights of performances we have ever seen in Sun City. Residents keep asking when will she return." Starlight Theater, Sun City, Las Vegas 2006

"Gentille is first and foremost an entertainer who is spectacular to watch and hear! Everyone left happy."
Ocean City Sentinel News 2006

Discography

Live in Atlantic City CD: 1994
World's Greatest Love Songs: 1995
World's Great Piano Classics: 1995
Piano Passion: 2001
Movie Magic: 2002
A Gentille Christmas: 2003
Broadway: 2004
Piano by the Sea: 2004
Hymns by the Sea: 2006
The American Piano Show DVD: 2006
Live in China 2006 DVD: 2006