Composer/Pianist Andy Iorio’s new release, “Awakening” is grounded in his trademark emotionally moving melodies and taken to new heights as he weaves them together with a lush, vibrant string section - bound to pull at listeners’ heartstrings. His original compositions give quiet impressions of serenity while carrying simple tonality. Its harmonies fluid and controlled run toward something both bare and natural. His goal is, and has always been, to engage, inspire and underscore the emotional connections between people and to compose music that speaks a universal soul-stirring language that “takes [the listener] along on a deep emotional journey that resonates within all of us.” Since the release of his second album “II” and newest album "Awakening", Andy Iorio has become internationally recognized in over 90 countries. With only three music videos on Youtube with over 80,000 plus views to date, his fan base is ever growing. His vibrant piece “Rush” was nominated for an HMMA Award in Hollywood in November of 2016 in the “Best New Contemporary Classical/Instrumental” Genre/Category as well as the new title track from his latest release "Awakening" nominated in the same category in November of 2019. International radio airplay and interviews across the United States, NPR, Canada, Germany, Europe, The UK, Australia and Japan are just a few of the countries now playing Andy's music and it continues to grow with over 182K streams in 2020.