Five Minutes With: Vancouver Pianist Robert Koziel

Already at the age of five, Robert Koziel knew that his only passion would be music, piano and orchestra, and at the age of eight, he wrote a letter to himself that he would become a famous composer. As a very young boy, he had new music come to him from time to time and, interestingly, in his late thirties and early forties started recording his music (the same music from his childhood) in a studio in Oakville, Ontario, and at the same time, played as a volunteer at a hospital in Oakville for over 3 years, and it was there that he met people who led him further into music all the way to Vancouver. Currently, Robert is a member of the music agency SIEGEL Entertainment in Vancouver.

Robert Koziel

Name:

Robert Koziel

Genre:

New Age piano

Founded:

I discovered music as a passion when I was 5-7 years old, but I have been professionally and publicly active since 2013. (piano concerts on the stages, studio recording and performing).

# of Albums:

Full Album “The Journey Begins”, and Singles “Devotion”, “Moonrise” and “Mystery”

Latest Albums:

“The Journey Begins”

Latest Single:

“Mystery”

Latest Video:

Favourite musician growing up:

Michael Jackson & Yanni

Favourite musician now:

Yanni, Giovanni Marradi

Guilty pleasure song:

A world without you Michelle

Live show ritual:

Prayer – Playing my music I feel the purest connection with the highest power

EP or LP:

LP

Early bird or night owl?

Night owl

Road or studio?

Studio

Any shows or albums coming up?

Piano performances in Vancouver venues (Pan Pacific, Telus Garden)

Where can we follow you?

Spotify | Apple Music | Soundcloud | Website

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Rapid Fire Local Questions:

What is your favourite local restaurant?

Cactus

What is your favourite street in your city and why?

Robson Street. Many restaurants, and music events on Robson Square

What is your favourite park in your city and why?

Stanley Park. Magnificent setting and nature, ocean and mountain view.

What is your favourite music venue in your city?

Pacific Rim, Lobby. Robson Square.

What is your favourite music store?

Tom Lee Music, Vancouver.

 

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