Daniel Pollack
Audiences across five continents — North America, Europe, Asia, South America and Africa — have recognized the pianism of Daniel Pollack, noted by worldwide music critics for “his astonishing pianism,” (Washington Post); “his dramatic tension, poignant lyricism,” (Diapason Magazine, Paris, France); “his torrents of sound that turned feathery flurries of delicate sounds,” (Los Angeles Times);… Continue reading Daniel Pollack
Lucinda Carver
“Carver makes musical thought manifest.” – Los Angeles Times Lucinda Carver is a much beloved and highly acclaimed musician who is equally at home at the piano, harpsichord and on the conductor’s podium. As music director and conductor of the Los Angeles Mozart orchestra for 11 years, Carver garnered critical praise for her stylistic interpretations of… Continue reading Lucinda Carver
Pianist Grace Xia Zhao Featured in Inland Valley Daily Bulletin
USC Thornton alumna Grace Xia Zhao, who moved to the U.S. from China to attend Thornton, serves as the University of La Verne’s pianist-in-residence, director of keyboard studies, and piano professor. learn more
Kevin Fitz-Gerald Reviewed by the Daily News
Piano faculty Kevin Fitz-Gerald’s performance at the Peninsula Symphony concert was considered the “high point” in the Daily News‘ review of the concert. Read the article.
Grace Xia Zhao Profiled by the Daily Bulletin
Alumna Grace Xia Zhao was profiled by the Daily Bulletin on what led her to become an award-winning master concert pianist. Read the article.
Steven Vanhauwaert Profiled by Easy Reader News
Easy Reader News featured Thornton alumnus Steven Vanhauwaert in a profile, highlighting the pianist’s influences. Read the article.
Norman Krieger Performance Covered by Radio Formula
Piano faculty Norman Krieger performed Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No. 1 at a concert in Jalisco. Read the article.
Daniel Pollack Reflects on His Experiences with Van Cliburn
Van Cliburn was a Juilliard classmate of keyboard studies faculty Daniel Pollack. Pollack was also a finalist with Cliburn at the first International Tchaikovsky Piano Competition. Read the article.
Norman Krieger Highlighted in Evansville Courier & Press Article
Evansville Courier & Press featured piano faculty Norman Krieger, who spoke on some of his comedic experiences onstage. Read the article.
Norman Krieger Performance Highlighted by the Ventura County Star
The Ventura County Star highlighted piano faculty Norman Krieger’s performance of Gershwin’s Concerto in F major in their recap of the New West Symphony’s performance at the Oxnard Performance Arts Center. Read the article.