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ANTHONY BURGER
Biography
Event Location
Artist Website
KIRK TALLEY
Biography
Event Location
Artist Website
NORTONVILLE
GOSPEL CHAPEL
Church Website
Contact Email
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ANTHONY
BURGER
BIOGRAPHY
They say a picture is worth a thousand words. So is the music
of pianist Anthony Burger. His non-vocal approach to music may seem different in
a genre that depends so heavily on lyrics to express the message of Christ, but
once you see Mr. Burger in concert or sit back and enjoy one of his projects,
you'll never view the piano in the same light. While listening to his magical
piano playing, close your eyes. A majestic picture will appear, reach in and
touch your soul. One of gospel music's premier musicians, Anthony Burger delivers
more than Christian entertainment to listeners. He also communicates an
inspirational story through his testimony of God's healing. As Anthony shares
with his audience, "When I was eight months old I was learning to walk in a
walker. Like many homes of our era, we had an old floor furnace in our house. As
I was going through the hallway, one of the wheels got caught on the furnace
grate and the walker turned over, throwing me down on the heater and burning my
legs my face, and both my hands. " The burns Anthony describes were not light -
they were third degree. "I was carried on a pillow for a year, during which time
I received three medicated baths a day for my burns. The doctors said I'd never
be able to move my hands after that. But gradually, the Lord healed my hands
because He had a job for me to do. I thank God every day that the doctors were
wrong, and that I stayed with it and play for Him."
Another source of inspiration Anthony credits is his mother. It was God's
healing grace, combined with her encouragement, carried him through those
painful years. She supported his natural talent for the piano at a time when the
doctors could only give a negative view of the future. "I remember Mom taking me
to the conservatory of music when I was young." The word "young" is quite an
understatement. In fact, Anthony was the youngest student ever accepted at
Chattanooga's Cadek Conservatory...at the ripe old age of five! However, even
with his natural ability, it took a little practice to polish this young
prodigy. "I had my first piano recital when I was six years of age, and it was
the worst night of my life!" Anthony laughs. "After four or five years at the
conservatory they finally came to me and said it was time to learn the classics
including Beethoven, Bach, and Mozart." Despite the teachings at the
conservatory, Gospel music was his favorite. He dedicated his life to Christ at
nine years old. Therefore, you could say Gospel and inspirational music have
been his favorite for the majority of his life. (Continued)
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Anthony BurgerToday, Anthony channels all the knowledge and skill he learned
from classical piano into a wide range of other styles. He has recorded and
performed with a number of leading artist in both gospel and contemporary
Christian music. He is currently appearing as guest artists and pianist for the
Gaither Vocal Band and for Gaither's Homecoming concerts. "It is a blessing to
travel with a man like Bill Gaither. It's great to be part of that organization.
I do about eighty dates a year with the Gaither Vocal Band, plus we've done
around sixty different Gaither Homecoming videos." God has granted Anthony many
wonderful opportunities. One such honor was his involvement with the Billy
Graham Crusade. He performed live on TNN's Primetime Country hosted by Dick
Clark. Anthony has traveled internationally to such places as Canada, England,
Ireland, Scotland, and the Caribbean Islands. All of this in addition to
performing not only the Gaither dates, many, many solo dates, special
performances, and the dates with the Trio each year (for a total of over 200
concerts!) leaves the impression of a very busy man. But Anthony is not
complaining. He is rejoicing! In 1979, Anthony had the opportunity of performing
at the White House for President, Jimmy Carter. The privilege was well worth the
pressure. "It's great to meet new people and share the message. I'm working
places where people have never heard of me, and that's wonderful. I believe that
is where Christ has called us."
Some of the more recent highlights of Anthony's career include playing to
sold-out crowds all over the world such as on Broadway with Mark Lowry in 2000,
Carnegie Hall with the Gaithers in April of 2002, and then in November, 2002 in
Australia at the Sydney Opera House.
In 2001, Anthony was working towards the long-time dream of a patriotic project,
when the September 11th tragedy occurred. He went into the studio and completed
"Let Freedom Ring" in October. The following summer, Delta Airlines used this
recording for the in-flight music to be heard by millions.
Faith and family are of utmost importance to Anthony. He resides near Nashville,
TN and enjoys spending time with his wife LuAnn and their children, Lori, AJ and
Austin. In addition to music, his hobbies include water sports and yard work.
In today's fast paced world, people long to be swept to settings of worship,
praise, and simple relaxation. While there, we want to forget our daily trials
and focus on the One who can guide us through them. Anthony understands this
need we all have to escape into God's security. His goal is to have people leave
his concert feeling refreshed and refocused on the Love of Christ. He says it
best: "I am a simple man with a majestic instrument and the power of God behind
me."
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