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Heather W. Reichgott, pianist Top Performer

Heather W. Reichgott, pianist

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5.0 
(9 reviews)
  • South Hadley, MA
  • Classical Pianist
  • Travels up to 200 miles
  • $100 and up
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Heather plays Fauré - Barcarolle no. 4

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A live performance of the rondo from Beethoven Sonata Op. 10 no. 3

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Rachmaninoff - Prelude in B major Op. 32 no. 11
Heather W. Reichgott
  • 1. Rachmaninoff - Prelude in B major Op. 32 no. 11
  • 2. Bach - Fugue in A BWV 864
  • 3. Haydn - Variations in F minor Hob. XVI:6
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Overview

Heather is an experienced pianist and accompanist who loves collaborating with new people in new situations. She loves finding just the right music for the right event. Her training is classical. Her performing, working and recording history include classical, ballet, theatre, pop, standards, and gospel. She is equally at home performing classical pieces, playing in the pit for a musical, accompanying dancers, supporting a gospel singer by ear, and sitting in with a pop band.

Heather lives in South Hadley, MA most of the year, and spends August with family in Seattle.


9 Reviews

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Jane R. • September 11, 2023

Heather is great

Heather is talented, accommodating, modest, and professional. This is the second time we have used her for a reception for a national art show. I expect to use her again, and recommend her for events that lean classical but also incorporate standards, and who will fit nicely with your event dynmaic.

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Heather W. Reichgott, pianist

Response from Heather W. Reichgott, pianist:

Thank you Jane! It was a lovely event and that piano was a pleasure to play. Heather

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Clyde C. • July 25, 2023

Heather is responsive and a fantastic pianist

I hired Heather to play background piano music for my daughter's college graduation party. Heather responded quickly to all inquiries and quoted a more than fair price. The event was in a two room church parlor with about 25 people present. She arrived early to check out the two upright pianos present and decided they were acceptable and she didn't need her keyboard. She returned at the agreed upon time and played a great variety of classical, gospel, show tunes and popular music. I received many compliments about how great it was to have live music and how well Heather played. My daughter was thrilled. Heather was also very patient with a toddler who decided Heather needed some accompaniment and came by several times to pound on the piano while Heather was playing. I highly recommend her. Thanks Heather!

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Heather W. Reichgott, pianist

Response from Heather W. Reichgott, pianist:

Thank you Clyde! Great party :)

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Jane R. • September 11, 2022

Pitch-perfect playlist for our event

Heather is a very accomplished pianist with an open and willing attitude to craft a program to your needs. She developed an excellent playlist for the awards reception for our national juried art show. She was professional, easygoing, and accommodating to our event schedule. Others have already asked about her. I highly recommend her and will invite her again next year for this event.

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Classical Pianist
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Sydney M. • May 5, 2022

Cocktail Hour was Beautiful

Thank you Heather for your presence and beautiful piano playing at our cocktail hour. Though as the bride I was a little busy and couldnt be front and center for this performance but I could hear the beautiful music ringing through the hall of the Providence Public Library. The music was amazing. Everyone was stunned by your piano playing!!

Hired as:
Pianist, Classical Pianist
Heather W. Reichgott, pianist

Response from Heather W. Reichgott, pianist:

Thank you Sydney for your kind comments! I had a wonderful time. Congratulations to you.

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Harvey H. • June 6, 2019

Fantastic Performance

Heather was perfect. On time, played beautifully all the songs I requested and more. Heather made the evening very special for us. Five stars, six if that was an option.
Harvey

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Pianist, Classical Pianist
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Rebecca P. • April 14, 2019

Excellent

Heather played absolutely beautifully!

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Heather W. Reichgott, pianist

Response from Heather W. Reichgott, pianist:

Thanks! It was a lovely wedding (and a treat to have two talented and well-prepared singers in the bridal party!)

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Bonnie S. • July 1, 2018

Outstanding!

Heather did a beautiful job playing piano at our daughter’s wedding. We enjoyed working with her to choose the music and she had wonderful suggestions.
Friendly, professional, very experienced and fun to work with!

Hired as:
Classical Pianist
Heather W. Reichgott, pianist

Response from Heather W. Reichgott, pianist:

Thank you! It was a pleasure to be part of this celebration with your lovely family. (And in the venue you chose, too, with that excellent piano.)

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Elizabeth .. D. • October 10, 2017

10/7/17

Heather played beautifully and was a pleasure to work with.

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Heather W. Reichgott, pianist

Response from Heather W. Reichgott, pianist:

Thanks! It was a beautiful wedding and a joy to be part of it. Heather

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Danielle D. • January 8, 2017

Thank you for making our wedding so special!

Initially we were hesitant about planning parts of our wedding on-line but we had no regrets at all! Using GigSalad was a snap and Heather was awesome! She responded promptly to our messages, kept in touch, had great ideas and an extensive repertoire. She made our wedding so special. The music was just what we had hoped for...it was absolutely beautiful and brought me to tears. Thank you so much Heather!

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Pianist, Classical Pianist

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Price Range: $100 and up

Gig Length: 1 - 180 minutes

Languages: English, Spanish

What to Expect

Whether playing as a soloist or with others, Heather has an accompanist's approach to events. She strives to understand your vision for an event and enjoys finding just the right music and just the right approach to support you. In addition to her extensive classical repertoire Heather learns new music quickly both by ear and from sheet music, and can prepare new music on request.

About

Heather W. Reichgott is a pianist located in western Massachusetts. She works as an accompanist, church musician, teacher and performer. Initially trained in the Suzuki method, Heather went on to study with several exceptional teachers including Peter Takacs at the Oberlin Conservatory of Music and Alissa Leiser in Amherst, MA. Awards include the Award for Excellence in Concerto Performance at the Seattle Young Artists Music Festival, selected by Seymour Bernstein. Heather plays music from the Baroque through the present day and especially enjoys Haydn, Mozart, ballet music, piano/orchestra repertoire and new music.

Heather serves as minister of music at the United Methodist Church of South Hadley, Holyoke and Granby (MA). She is a dance accompanist for Amherst Ballet School and for the Five College Dance Department serving Mount Holyoke College, Smith College, the University of Massachusetts, Amherst College and Hampshire College. In 2011 Heather released a CD of ballet class music, "A Musical Feast for Ballet Class," available on (link hidden) Her 2014 CD "Preludes, Problems & Prayers" features pieces written between 1983 and 2013, by well-known and emerging composers. It is available on (link hidden) iTunes and (link hidden)

Heather's favorite recent performances include full-length classical recitals, playing in the pit for musicals, being the onstage accompanist for a piano ballet set to Schumann's "Kinderszenen," and playing "Unforgettable" and one of the Goldberg Variations for a very special outdoor wedding.

Additional Booking Notes

An on-site acoustic piano, recently tuned and in good condition, is always ideal.

Heather can also perform on her portable digital piano, as long as there is an electrical outlet within 25 feet.

The digital piano can be amplified or patched in to a sound system. Acoustic pianos in most cases have their own amplification (built into the nature of the instrument) and sound best when not amplified.

If the event is outdoors, either type of piano must be protected from rain.

If Heather is performing from memory or by ear she only needs enough lighting to tell the black keys from the white keys. If from sheet music, she will bring her own stand lights, but always appreciates ample lighting in the room or onstage.

Services Offered

Classical Pianist Pianist

Past Booked Events

September 10, 2023 • 2:00pm - 4:30pm Nonprofit Event
July 22, 2023 • 2:00pm - 3:30pm Graduation
October 28, 2022 • 5:30pm - 10:30pm Rehearsal Dinner
September 10, 2022 • 3:30pm - 6:00pm Nonprofit Event
May 28, 2022 • 8:00pm - 10:00pm Reunion
April 30, 2022 • 5:00pm - 6:00pm Wedding Cocktail Hour
September 12, 2020 • 1:30pm - 2:30pm Wedding Ceremony
September 14, 2019 • 6:00pm - 7:30pm Wedding Reception
June 01, 2019 • 6:30pm - 8:00pm Personal Occasion
April 13, 2019 • 6:00pm - 6:45pm Wedding Ceremony
June 30, 2018 • 4:00pm - 5:00pm Wedding Ceremony
October 07, 2017 • 6:30pm - 7:15pm Wedding Ceremony
December 31, 2016 • 10:30am - 1:30pm Wedding Ceremony
November 08, 2015 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm Hello Dolly, Black Cat Theater, South Hadley MA
November 07, 2015 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm Hello Dolly, Black Cat Theater, South Hadley MA
November 06, 2015 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm Hello Dolly, Black Cat Theater, South Hadley MA
November 05, 2015 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm Hello Dolly, Black Cat Theater, South Hadley MA
November 04, 2015 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm Hello Dolly, Black Cat Theater, South Hadley MA
November 02, 2015 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm Hello Dolly, Black Cat Theater, South Hadley MA
September 20, 2015 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm Amherst MA (Chamber music performance)

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Set List

A typical classical program:
Bach - French Suite no. 4 in E flat major
Chopin - Impromptu no. 2 in F sharp major
Schubert - Sonata in A minor D. 845
Walker - Cantos for the End of Summer
Debussy - Sons et parfums tournent dans l'air du soir, and Ce qu'a vu le vent d'Ouest, from Preludes book 1

A typical set of pieces as gathering music for a wedding:
Handel - Air and Variations from the Suite in B flat major
Armstrong - What a Wonderful World
Lennon/McCartney - All You Need Is Love
Mozart - Sonata in C major K. 330
Cole - Unforgettable
Bach - Inventions no. 1 in C major, 8 in F major and 14 in B flat major
Porter - So Easy to Love
Beethoven - Rondo from the "Pastoral" Sonata, Op. 28
Gershwin - 'S Wonderful, Someone to Watch Over Me, I'll Build a Stairway to Paradise
Original improvisations

Influences & Inspiration

Bach, Mozart, Haydn, Beethoven, Chopin, Gershwin, Bartok, Shostakovich, Schumann, Martinu, Higdon, Walker, Handel, Fauré, dance music, gospel and church music from many parts of the world, Gilbert & Sullivan, Cole Porter and Broadway.

Setup Requirements

Piano (On-site acoustic or my digital)

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