"The EDGE. I would say 'on the edge' but Dorian Wallace is the edge. an autodidact, he writes from his soul, and splatters contemporary issues so that they get all over your shoes."
-- John Sanborn, media artist
Artistic Statement
My artistic practice is in music in the community with others. Music has played a crucial role in our evolution since the Paleolithic era, and it continues to be an essential part of our lives as we experience the world around us through sound vibrations. I compose to inspire positive social change, foster healing, and promote peace and unity among all humans.
My artistic practice is in music in the community with others. Music has played a crucial role in our evolution since the Paleolithic era, and it continues to be an essential part of our lives as we experience the world around us through sound vibrations. I compose to inspire positive social change, foster healing, and promote peace and unity among all humans.
Dorian Wallace is a composer, virtuoso pianist, and music therapist celebrated for his imaginative and radical style. He blends Romantic lyricism with inventive harmonies and deep spiritual explorations. His performances skillfully navigate improvisational landscapes, incorporating folk motifs, avant-garde elements, and influences from the likes of Scriabin, Bartok, and Frederic Rzewski to Cecil Taylor, "Blue" Gene Tyranny, and Sun Ra.
Wallace seamlessly integrates avant-garde experimentation with jazz fluidity and classical elegance, showcasing virtuosic technique and intricate improvisations that traverse genres with remarkable creativity. Wallace's music catalyzes creativity, solidarity, and social change. His works are profound expressions of justice, healing, and radical cooperation, embodying his commitment to harnessing music as a tool for a more harmonious society.
Wallace seamlessly integrates avant-garde experimentation with jazz fluidity and classical elegance, showcasing virtuosic technique and intricate improvisations that traverse genres with remarkable creativity. Wallace's music catalyzes creativity, solidarity, and social change. His works are profound expressions of justice, healing, and radical cooperation, embodying his commitment to harnessing music as a tool for a more harmonious society.