Evocative, contemplative, and intimate.
Coming out of a virtuosic, classical tradition as a concert organist, Maryliz’s signature sound is one of post-minimalism, using both acoustic and electroacoustic keyboards to draw listeners into a complexity of emotions.
She is inspired by single moments that can change the trajectory of a life, a living system, a culture, and she translates these into musical language, a language she describes as her first.
Maryliz is also co-founder of Callanish and ELIA leadership programs—adding her arts-based perspective to their programming, and using musical improvisations and song-making to take people deep into themselves and their signature expression.
Discography
Points of Light One
A collection of piano pieces, each composed in collaboration with an individual to capture their signature expression.
Points of Light Two
A continued exploration of the distinct and kaleidoscopic nature of individual and collective expression.
Thinking Heart
Inspired by the intimate relationship between heart and mind, this piano collection pays tribute to what is possible when resonance resides between the two.
Listening Between the Worlds
A poetic collaboration with cellist Ariel Barnes. Enter into the timeless nature of storytelling and music.
