Boris Berman Pianist
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Portrait Biography
The artistry of Boris Berman is well known to the audiences of over forty countries on six continents. His highly acclaimed performances have included appearances with the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, The Philharmonia (London), the Toronto Symphony, Israel Philharmonic, Minnesota Orchestra, Detroit Symphony, Houston Symphony, Atlanta Symphony, St. Petersburg Philharmonic, and the Royal Scottish Orchestra. A frequent performer on major recital series, he has also appeared in important festivals, such as Marlboro, Waterloo, Bergen, Ravinia and Israel Festival, to name a few.
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Recordings
Prokofiev: Complete Works for Solo Piano, Volumes 1-9.
Schnittke: Complete Works for Solo Piano.
Concertos by Prokofiev and Stravinsky.
Works by Brahms, Debussy, Stravinsky, Shostakovitch, Janacek, Berio, Joplin and Cage.
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Reviews
"...an auspicious musical event... The most remarkable aspect of Mr. Berman's playing was its poetical refinement and intense musicality. His technical resources appear to be virtually limitless."
The New York Times

"Berman proved to be the kind of pianist one dreams about but seldom actually gets to hear."
The Province (Vancouver)

"A fascinating musical personality...miraculous technique...The concert was an experience."
NRC Handelsblad (Holland)

"...a Beethoven interpreter on the highest level of achievement..."
Daily Telegraph (London)

"Amid a deluge of CDs, Boris Berman's... Prokofiev cycle best captures the composer's vitality and humor. No greater compliment could be paid than to say that there is something akin to Richter in these supremely intelligent, well-played interpretations. "
Musical America
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Teaching
A teacher of international stature, Boris Berman is Professor of Piano at Yale University School of Music and conducts master classes worldwide.
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Touring
In 2007-2008, Mr. Berman appears with orchestras, as well as in festivals and recitals, in USA, Japan, China, Thailand, Taiwan, Israel, Australia, Latvia, England, Italy, Bulgaria, Poland, Spain, Portugal, Latvia, and Holland.
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Boris Berman's book "Notes from the Pianist's Bench" has been published by Yale University Press and translated into several languages. His new book "Prokofiev's Piano Sonatas" will be released by the same publisher in the spring of 2008. More


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