Natalia Paruz is reviving the old-time art of playing
novelty musical instruments. She has performed with the Israel
Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Zubin Mehta, with the
Westchester Philharmonic Orchestra and with PDQ Bach composer Peter
Schickele at Lincoln Center's Avery Fisher Hall. Television
appearances include Good Day New York, Good Morning America, The
Vicki Lawrence Show, Fox After Breakfast, Oddville (MTV), Behind the
Music (VH1), Over The Edge (CBS), and others. Radio performances
include NPR's A Prairie Home Companion with Garrison Keillor and
WBAI. Ms. Paruz is the recipient of many awards, including a citation
of honor from the New York City Council and a medal of honor from the
mayor of the Maisons-Alfort region in Paris, France, and was chosen
by Time Out New York for the Best of New York list. Ms. Paruz has
recorded on Capitol Records, Universal Records and Atlantic Records.
Her musical saw can be heard on television commercials for such
products as Volvo, Motorola and California cheese.
For more info or to purchase her CD 'Hark! An Angel Sings'
please visit her website (link in CONTACT box)
