New Music School Piano Masterclass with Marta Aznavoorian

New Music School Piano Masterclass — Marta Aznavoorian November 19, 2023

Marta Aznavoorian: Stacy Garrop Repair the World

Oliver Cahnman: Ravel Sonatine

Joseph Gallwas: Mendelssohn Fantasy in F sharp minor, Op. 28, “Scottish Sonata”

Kenneth Gallwas: Prokofiev Sonata No. 3 in A minor, Op. 28

Zarin Mehta: Prokofiev Piano Concerto, No. 2, I. Andantino — Allegretto

About Marta Aznavoorian
Multi-Grammy nominated artist, Marta Aznavoorian, has performed to critical acclaim throughout the world as orchestral soloist, recitalist, chamber musician and educator. A Chicago native, she has performed in her hometowns most prestigious venues and tours extensively throughout the world. Recognized by colleagues and listeners for the expressive energy and originality she brings to new and traditional classical music, Aznavoorian is a sought after soloist and collaborator touring nationally and abroad. She made her professional debut at the age of 13 performing Mozart Piano Concerto No 24 in C minor K.491 with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra at Symphony Center (then Orchestra Hall) under invitation by Sir George Solti for four concerts of their series.  She has won over audiences with her inspiring energy and vast musical reach, appearing as soloist with orchestras internationally including the Sydney Symphony Orchestra, the Sydney Conservatory Orchestra, Highland Park Strings, Chicago Symphony, New Philharmonic,  San Angelo Symphony, San Diego Symphony, and the New World Symphony which resulted from a personal invitation from Michael Tilson Thomas who also was her conductor. 
     
Aznavoorian has many awards and accolades including First prize in the Stravinsky International Competition and the special prize for best interpretation of the commissioned contemporary work. As a recipient of the Level 1 award in the National Foundation of the Arts talent search, Aznavoorian became a Presidential Scholar and was invited to the White House where she met former President George H.W. Bush and performed at the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C. With her expressive energy and originality she brings to new and traditional classical music, Aznavoorian has recorded extensively for Naxos, Warner Classics and Erato, and has just released her 7th album under record label, Cedille Records.