Author: Valdez Hill

Valdez Hill, a pianist who learned in a classical style, celebrated 59 years of playing the piano this year. Last year, he gave a recital that mixed music and poetry. He has been a member of the Board of Directors for the Young People's Symphony Orchestra (YPSO) in Berkeley, CA, for 19 years, making him the second-longest-serving board member. Valdez has also been on the boards of several nonprofit organizations, including being the Artistic Director of Giving Concerts. In June 2025, his poem "Leda and the Swan," which is a modern take on a famous poem by William Yeats, was published by Moonstone Arts Center's book called "Remembering William Butler Yeats. " His poem “A Symphony of Sound and Fear" was also published by Moonstone Arts Center. His most recent poem “ To The Night Stars was published by Verseve for their Stars Anthology published on October 5, 2025 His poems have been read at numerous art galleries and other events, as well as commissioned by local artists. https://apoetofprose.com/
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