After many years of collaborating, Ryan Anthony and Gary Beard have recorded their first CD together.
This recording features a wide range of music from Albinoni's Adagio, to Amazing Grace;
Bizet's Carmen to La Virgen de la Macarena.
Anthony & Beard enjoyed a rare performance at home in Memphis on May 13, 2005. Please read the review
as they performed the finale concert of the season.
Ryan Anthony and Gary Beard have released a Christmas CD.
This recording features a wide range of Christmas music from Joy to the World to Hallelujah Chorus.
Gary Beard is conductor of the Lindenwood Chancel Choir, the Gary Beard Chorale and minister of music/artist-in-residence
at Lindenwood Christian Church, Memphis, TN, where he has developed a nationally acclaimed music program.
He began his keyboard studies as a prodigy, making his professional debut at age eleven. He made his New York
debut at Town Hall in 1976, and gained early experience as accompanist for Metropolitan Opera soprano
Nancy Tatum and mezzo soprano Mignon Dunn, among others. He has appeared as a soloist throughout the
country and on such great organs as The Tabernacle, Salt Lake City and Notre Dame Cathedral, Paris.
Ryan and Gary met in 1993 and have enjoyed many performances together as well as numerous recordings
on the Pro-Organo label. Their concerts include a wide variety of music and create an enjoyable atmosphere
for both performers and audience alike.
Ryan and Gary are happy to announce that they are now represented by
Diane Saldick.
"An added element of excellence was Mr. Beard's demonstration of his
keyboard virtuosity. Mr. Beard's style is crisp, clean, brilliant, yet his
musicianship transcends mere technical competence."
- Frederick B. Alexius, The Alexandria Daily
"...and Gary Beard, ever the estimable accompanist."
- Robert Jennings, The Commercial Appeal
"Gary and Ryan thrilled our audience with their musical mastery.
We were all touched by the friendliness of both Ryan and Gary along
with their consummate professionalism. Our audience was moved again
and again by the excellence in musical art and the spirituality of the concert."
- Rev. Steve Harter, Minister of Music, First United Mehtodist Church, Colorado Springs, CO
"Ryan Anthony and Gary Beard wowed our audience with their musicianship, artistry, and showmanship!
The duo's musicality and charm shone throughout their innovative program. The audience finally
allowed Ryan and Gary to leave the stage after three encores!
- Frode Gundersen, Director of Music/Artistic Director, Marvin United Methodist Church, Tyler, TX
