Evan Pensis wins Grand Prize at Kennedy Center VSA International Young Soloists Competition
Thornton student Evan Pensis was selected as a Grand Prize Winner for the Kennedy Center VSA International Young Soloists Competition. As a part of the award, he will travel to Washington, D.C. for a performance at the Kennedy Center on June 1.
Bernadene Blaha, Kevin Fitz-Gerald and Pepe Romero to perform at Tucson Winter Chamber Music Festival
Keyboard Studies faculty Bernadene Blaha and Kevin Fitz-Gerald, as well as Classical Guitar faculty Pepe Romero, will perform at next week’s Tucson Winter Chamber Music Festival. The event, which features a variety of performances by musicians from around the world, runs through March 21. A full schedule of the festival’s scheduled performances can be found on… Continue reading Bernadene Blaha, Kevin Fitz-Gerald and Pepe Romero to perform at Tucson Winter Chamber Music Festival
Daniel Pollack to receive USC Associates Award for Artistic Expression
Keyboard Studies faculty Daniel Pollack has been named one of two University faculty members who will be awarded the 2014 University of Southern California Associates Award for Artistic Expression. The award is the highest honor bestowed upon faculty involved in the arts and is accompanied by a $3,500 monetary award. Pollack will receive the award… Continue reading Daniel Pollack to receive USC Associates Award for Artistic Expression
Norman Krieger performance featured in Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette recently interviewed keyboard studies faculty Norman Krieger in advance of his performance of Brahms’ Piano Concerto No. 2 with the Arkansas Symphony. “It’s a privilege to play it,” Krieger said of the piece. “Every time I play it it’s a great challenge. The older I get, the more elegant and refined the… Continue reading Norman Krieger performance featured in Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
Norman Krieger to play Sun Valley Artist Series Piano Festival
USC Thornton professor of Keyboard Studies Norman Krieger is scheduled to perform at the 2014 Sun Valley Artist Series Piano Festival in Sun Valley, Idaho according to MagicValley.com. The three-day festival, which is free and open to the public, features a slew of solo recitals and concerto performances by the world’s most renown pianists. Krieger is… Continue reading Norman Krieger to play Sun Valley Artist Series Piano Festival
Thornton Doctoral Student featured in New Bedford Symphony Orchestra season opener
South Coast Today covered a pre-concert talk and performance by pianist and USC Thornton School doctoral student Keenan Reesor for the New Bedford Symphony Orchestra’s (NBSO) season opener. Reesor praised NBSO’s educational programs before giving performances of Johannes Brahms’ Symphony No. 3 and Sergei Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 3. Highlighting Reesor, it was said in… Continue reading Thornton Doctoral Student featured in New Bedford Symphony Orchestra season opener
Thornton Piano Performance DMA candidate debuts with Manila Symphony Orchestra
Doctoral student Oliver Salonga’s debut performance with the Manila Symphony Orchestra was featured on INQUIRER.net. Salonga’s performance included his interpretation of Chopin’s Piano Concerto No. 2 in F Minor, Op. 21.
Thornton Piano Performance student wins Grand Prize at international competition in Germany
Sophomore classical pianist Evan Pensis recently won the Grand Prize at the 9th International Siegfried Weishaupt Piano Competition in Baden-Wurttemburg, Germany. He was also distinguished with the Audience Award for his recital.
Daniel Pollack holding masterclasses at the Dresden, Germany University
USC Thornton keyboard faculty, Daniel Pollack, will be holding masterclasses at the Dresden, Germany University from August 27 – 29. Mr. Pollack first garnered the music world’s attention when he became a prize-winner in the International Tchaikovsky Piano Competition in Moscow.
Kevin Fitz-Gerald
Pianist Kevin Fitz-Gerald enjoys a versatile performing career as recitalist, orchestra soloist and chamber musician. His performances have garnered international acclaim and he has been recognized for his “hypnotically powerful and precise” pianism and “dynamic and distinguished” interpretations. His concert tours and performances have taken place in major concert halls, universities and concert organizations throughout… Continue reading Kevin Fitz-Gerald