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T H E B A L D W I N C O N C E R T & A R T I S T D I V I S I O N
The Artist ProgramSELECTED PROFILES OF BALDWIN ARTISTS,
LEGENDS AND BALDWIN ONSTAGEPLUS COMPLETE ARTIST ROSTER
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Artists
Dear Friends:
Baldwin’s support of performing artists and
institutions is a tradition which dates back to
the beginning of this century. Today, our
Concert & Artist Division, based in New York’s
Hit Factory recording studio building on West
54th Street, is the center for our international
activities.
To meet the varied needs of our artists and
institutions, we maintain a collection of more
than 100 Baldwin SD10 9-foot concert grands
throughout North America.
When you see a Baldwin in concert, on
television or noted on a recording, it’s more
than likely that the C&A Division is assisting to
make this great performance possible.
The famed Hit Factory
in New York City is
home to Baldwin's
Concert & Artist
Division.
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Baldwin Artists span all musical genres, from
jazz to pop, classical to country. We’re proud of
the breadth and depth of our roster, which
continues to grow. Baldwin Artists are not paid
for their endorsements. Rather, their
preference is a testimony to the performance
characteristics of the Baldwin.
To learn more about C&A activities and
Baldwin Artists, we offer our new publication,
Baldwin Revue. To request a complimentary copy,
write us at the Baldwin C&A Division, 421 W.
54th St., New York, NY, 10019, or visit
Baldwin’s website at www.baldwinpiano.com.
Sincerely,
Daniel G. RisciliManager, Baldwin Concert & Artist Division
p r o g r a m
The Baldwin Revue is
a publication focused on
the musical activities of
Baldwin Artists and
Affiliates.
Dave Brubeck, a
Grammy Lifetime
Achievement Award
winner, is a legendary
figure in contemporary
jazz. In the 1950s,
Brubeck caused a stir in
the jazz world, launching
what has become known
as “West Coast” or “cool”
jazz. Today, Mr. Brubeck
appears as a composer/
performer in concerts of
his choral and symphonic
compositions as well as
with his Quartet.
Jimmy AmadieJazz pianist, composer, educator & author of
instructional books used worldwide
Debora ArderClassical pianist, founder of the Grand Piano
Concert Series in Columbus, Ohio
Jon BallantyneJazz pianist, winner of the Canadian Juno Award
for his album “Skydance”
Bradshaw & BuonoClassical pianists performing as a duo-team
around the world
Dave BrubeckJazz icon, pianist, composer & Grammy Lifetime
Achievement winner
Richard CarpenterPop pianist, arranger & composer from “The
Carpenters,” with 16 consecutive Top 20 hits
Jo Ann CastlePianist with the Lawrence Welk Show, now
featured at Branson, Mo., Welk show
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Richard DanielpourComposer, 1998 Grammy Award winner for
Best Classical Album
Ivan DavisPianist, for more than three decades has
performed with the world’s leading orchestras
DinoPianist, composer & multiple Dove Award winner,
now performing at the Grand Palace, Branson, Mo.
Peter DuchinPianist, one of America’s pre-eminent dance band
leaders, with performances at The White House
Charles DutoitConductor, Music Director of Montreal
Symphony Orchestra with 75 MSO recordings
John G. ElliottPianist, Dove Award-winning producer/
arranger and Dove-nominated songwriter
Michael FeinsteinPianist, singer, composer, classic pop stylist and
musical scholar
After 15 albums and
countless live shows,
Michael Feinstein is
widely-recognized as one
of the premier con-
temporary pop pianists
and vocal stylists. His
reputation as both a
sharp musical scholar and
passionate performer has
been built on graceful
interpretations of classic
pop standards written by
America’s best-loved
composers, including
Por ter, Berlin and Kern.
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Arthur FerrantePianist & arranger from “Ferrante and Teicher,”
featured on more than 180 albums
Elliot FinkelPianist, conductor & composer, guest with the
Queens Symphony Orchestra
Stephen FlahertyComposer of the award-winning musical “Ragtime”
& other acclaimed stage and screen works
Ben FoldsPianist, composer & singer with Ben Folds Five,
a platinum-selling pop group now on tour
Lukas FossConductor, composer & pianist, has conducted
most top orchestras around the world
Laszlo GardonyJazz pianist & composer, has received four-star
reviews in Downbeat and New York Daily News
Deborah GibsonPianist, singer & composer with more than 10
million albums sold, noted Broadway actress
As a pianist, singer and
composer of popular
music, Deborah Gibson
has sold more than 10
million albums
worldwide. She is also an
accomplished actress,
having appeared on
Broadway in Disney’s
“Beauty and the Beast.”
Gibson also starred as
Fanny Brice in the
national tour of “Funny
Girl” and as Rizzo in the
U.S. tour of “Grease.”
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Mickey GilleyPianist & singer with 17 #1 Country songs, owner
of Mickey Gilley Theatre, Branson, Mo.
Philip GlassComposer whose original works range from
opera to film scores, dance & theatre
Buddy GrecoPianist and singer with more than 60 albums
ranging from jazz to country & pop
Sir Roland Hanna“Classical/Jazz” pianist & composer, professor at
Queens College, City University of NY
Loston HarrisPianist, singer, “one of America’s most
promising young jazz artists” — T.S. Monk
John HicksJazz pianist, composer & educator, performs and
records with legendary jazz musicians
Andrew HillJazz pianist, composer & educator, widely known
for his “Blue Note” recordings of the ‘60s
Since the release of his
first album in 1986,
Bruce Hornsby has
amassed an impressive
list of credits. In addition
to winning three
Grammy Awards,
Hornsby has composed
Top Ten songs for ar tists
including Don Henley
and Huey Lewis. He has
also performed on more
than 70 recordings,
including albums by Bob
Dylan, Bonnie Raitt and
The Grateful Dead.
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Joseph HoltPianist with the U.S. Army Chorus, educator,
member of the Chamber Artists of Washington
Bruce HornsbyPianist, singer, composer, multiple Grammy
Award winner, collaborator with top artists
Dick HymanPianist, arranger, composer & historian, also
known for his popular movie soundtracks
Jeff JacobsKeyboardist, composer & musical director for
the rock group Foreigner since 1992
Wladimir Jan KochanskiClassical pianist, studied with Rosina Lhevinne,
performed for Pope John Paul II
David KorevaarPianist & composer whose recordings are often
featured on National Public Radio
Erich KunzelConductor of Cincinnati Pops Orchestra with
multiple awards from Billboard magazine
In 1995, Keith
Lockhart was named
Conductor of the Boston
Pops Orchestra, the 20th
since its founding in 1885.
In 1998, he and the
Boston Pops released
their third acclaimed
album together for RCA
Victor entitled, “The
Celtic Album.” In January
1998, Lockhar t also was
named music director of
the Utah Symphony,
effective with the 1998 -
99 season.
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Michael John LaChiusaTony-nominated composer/lyricist, his Broadway
show “Marie Christine” opens in 1999
Keith LockhartConductor of Boston Pops Orchestra & Music
Director of Utah Symphony
Jesús López-CobosConductor & Music Director of the Cincinnati
Symphony Orchestra since 1986
Tony MacAlpinePianist, composer & guitarist, known for
recordings featuring both keyboard & guitar
Adam MakowiczPianist, composer, named Europe’s #1 Jazz
Pianist by Jazz Forum magazine
Richard MarxPop artist, has sold more than 20 million albums
worldwide and scored 13 Top 5 records
Roberto McCausland-DieppaPianist, Artist-in-Residence at The School of
Fine Arts, Cleveland, Ohio
Marian McPartland’s
personal style of jazz has
won her acclaim, a large
enthusiastic following and
an international
reputation as one of the
most important figures in
jazz today. When not
hosting “Piano Jazz,” her
award-winning National
Public Radio show,
McPartland may be found
on concert stages from
coast to coast or
recording for the
Concord Jazz label.
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Marian McPartlandPianist, composer & host of long-running
National Public Radio show, “Piano Jazz”
Rickey MinorPianist, director & arranger for popular artists
including Whitney Houston and James Ingram
Max MorathRagtime pianist, blends American music and
humor, known as “The Ragtime Man”
Patrick MorazPianist & composer from progressive British rock
groups “The Moody Blues” and “Yes”
Seiji OzawaConductor, Music Director of Boston Symphony
Orchestra, now in his 25th season with BSO
Luciano PavarottiVocalist whose telecast of “The Three Tenors”
was seen by over a billion people worldwide
Maurice PeressConductor, educator & music researcher, has
conducted more than 20 operas
Seiji Ozawa will
celebrate his 25th
anniversary as music
director of the Boston
Symphony Orchestra
during the 1998 - 1999
season. His tenure with
the BSO is the longest of
any music director
currently active with an
American orchestra.
Mr. Ozawa has recorded
more than 130 works
with the orchestra on
ten record labels.
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George Shearing,
the internationally
respected pianist, re-
cording ar tist, composer
and arranger, is known
for his unique brand of
orchestrated jazz.
Composer of the classic
song, “Lullaby of Birdland,”
he has earned Grammy
Awards for his work with
Mel Tormé, performed for
three U.S. presidents and
been honored with an
OBE award from Queen
Elizabeth II.
Alexander PeskanovClassical pianist, composer, educator & author,
founder of the “Piano Olympics”
Popov & VonaClassical duo pianists with performances in
Canada, the U.S., England, Spain & Italy
Virginia RaadPianist, author & lecturer throughout the U.S.
and abroad, authority on French composers
Steve ReichComposer, performer, 1990 Grammy Award
winner for Best Contemporary Composition
Santiago RodriguezClassical pianist, performs with leading
orchestras, CDs recommended in NPR CD guide
Pamela RossPianist, playwright, actress & creator of award-
winning “Carreno” and “good-bye, harry” shows
Diane SchuurJazz pianist & singer with two Grammy Awards
for Best Jazz Vocalist and multiple nominations
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George ShearingPianist, composer & arranger, with multiple
Grammy Awards for recordings with Mel Tormé
Bright ShengComposer & pianist whose music is performed
by renowned ensembles and soloists worldwide
Bobby ShortPianist, singer & Grammy-nominated cabaret
performer, entertains often at The White House
Abbey SimonPianist & educator, has performed with the
world’s major orchestras for more than 50 years
Carly SimonPop composer, singer & pianist, 1998 Grammy
Award-nominee & previous Grammy winner
Stephen SondheimPulitzer prize-winning composer & lyricist
known for stage, film and television works
Robert SpanoMusic Director of Brooklyn Philharmonic, has
conducted major North American orchestras
A pianist in the Romantic
tradition, Earl Wild has
performed with vir tually
every major symphony
orchestra in the world.
As a young pianist, he
was soloist with Arturo
Toscanini. In 1939, he was
the first classical pianist
to give a recital on
television. Wild has since
performed for six U.S.
presidents. In 1997, he
won a Grammy Award
for his CD, “The
Romantic Master.”
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John Willams is one of
the most respected and
honored composers of
film and concert music
today. He has composed
the music for more than
70 feature films including
“Schindler’s List,” “Jurassic
Park,” “Home Alone,” “E.T.
The Extra-Terrestrial,”
“Star Wars” and
"Superman." He has
received 36 Academy
Award nominations as well
as two Emmy, five Oscar
and 16 Grammy awards.
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Herbert StessinPianist, instructor at The Juilliard School in New
York, faculty member at Aspen Music Festival
Billy StritchPianist, singer, Grammy-winning composer,
“... a polished pop-jazz stylist.” New York Times
Robert SwanClassical pianist, performs throughout the U.S. as
a recitalist & as soloist with major orchestras
John TatgenhorstComposer & arranger, writes for film and
television, Emmy, Chris & Clio awards winner
Veri & JamanisDuo-pianists & educators, noted for their
popular recordings and concert performances
Earl WildClassical pianist, transcriber, composer, Grammy
winner, has performed for six presidents
John WilliamsComposer & conductor of film and concert work,
with 16 Grammy and five Oscar Awards
Within the existing
framework of two
legendary Broadway
theaters in New York
City, a single facility for
musical productions has
been created. Retaining
the rich histories of the
Lyric and Apollo
Theaters, the new Ford
Center for the
Performing Arts is
now one of the largest
theaters on Broadway.
Baldwin is honored to be
the Official Piano of this
special theater.
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Algonquin Hotel — Oak RoomAmerican Ballet TheatreAronoff Center for the Performing ArtsBelleayre Music FestivalBernstein Education Through the Arts FundBoston Pops OrchestraBoston Symphony OrchestraBrevard Music CenterBrooklyn Philharmonic OrchestraThe Bushnell, Hartford, Conn.Canadian Opera CompanyCBS Morning ShowCenter StagingChicago Symphony OrchestraCincinnati PopsCincinnati Symphony OrchestraCity Center, NYCPaula Cole - National Tour 1998-99Aaron Copland HomeBen Folds Five - National Tour 1998Ford Center for the Performing Arts - New York & ChicagoGilmore International Keyboard FestivalGrand Ole OpryGrand Palace Theatre, Branson, Mo.Hard Rock Live on VH-1Hit Factory recording studioIridium Jazz ClubJazz Aspen SnowmassJoffrey BalletJohn F. Kennedy Center for the Performing ArtsThe Late Show with David Letterman
The Irving S. Gilmore
International
Keyboard Festival
features concer ts,
master classes, lectures
and public education
programs in Kalamazoo,
Battle Creek, Benton
Harbor, Grand Rapids
and surrounding
Michigan communities.
The Gilmore Festival
also develops the
careers of classical
pianists through its
Gilmore Ar tist Award.
Baldwin is the Official
Piano of the Gilmore
Festival.
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Lincoln Center Library for the Performing ArtsLivent, Inc.Marian McPartland's Piano Jazz (NPR)Thelonious Monk Institute of JazzMontreal OperaMuseum of Modern ArtMusic Theatre InternationalNatchez Opera FestivalNational Music FoundationOpera Company of PhiladelphiaOrchestre Symphonique de MontrealPalm Beach InvitationalPhiladelphia OrchestraRagtime (Broadway production)Bonnie Raitt on VH-1's “Storytellers”Riverbend Music CenterRyman AuditoriumSanta Fe OperaSESACSessions at West 54th (PBS)St. Peter’s Church, NYCTalk of New York (BBC Radio)TanglewoodMel Tillis TheaterTown Hall, NYCVillage VanguardLawrence Welk TheatreEarl Wild's Grande Piano (WOSU Radio)Wildwood Performing Arts CenterWolf Trap Foundation for the Performing ArtsXavier Piano Series
Pianist and composer
Walter Gieseking
(1895 - 1956) first came
to America from Germany
in 1926. With prodigious
technique and an elegant
playing style, Gieseking
captivated audiences and
became one of the most
respected pianists of his
generation. As for his
piano, Gieseking played
Baldwin. “The Baldwin
offers the most beautiful
tone I ever found in a
piano.”
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Peter Allen
Wilhelm Backhaus
Bela Bartok
Count Basie
Harold Bauer
Sir Thomas Beecham
Leonard Bernstein
Jussi Björling
Jorge Bolet
Benjamin Britten
Emerson Buckley
Aaron Copland
Ernst von Dohnányi
Eddie Duchin
Bill Evans
Arthur Fiedler
Erroll Garner
Walter Gieseking
Alberto Ginastera
Eugene Goosens
John Green
Johana Harris
Natalie Hinderas
José Iturbi
Paul Jacobs
Serge Koussevitsky
Josef Lhevinne
Rosina Lhevinne
Composer, conductor,
pianist and educator
Leonard Bernstein is
widely credited with
winning a wider audience
for classical music, both
through his theatrical hits
such as “West Side Story”
and his televised “Young
People’s Concerts,” which
won 11 Emmy Awards.
A Baldwin Artist for nearly
50 years, Bernstein simply
stated, “The Baldwin has
become an integral par t
of my life.”
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Liberace
Adele Marcus
Eduardo Mata
Darius Milhaud
Benno Moiseiwitch
Pierre Monteux
Charles Munch
Eugene Ormandy
Vladimir de Pachmann
Gregor Piatigorsky
Ezio Pinza
Francis Poulenc
Ottorino Respighi
Edwin Romain
Moriz Rosenthal
Max Rudolf
Leonard Shure
Sir Georg Solti
Igor Stravinsky
Soulima Stravinsky
Joseph Szigeti
Virgil Thomson
Werner Torkanowsky
Richard Tucker
Lawrence Welk
Mary Lou Williams
Teddy Wilson
Eugene Ysaye
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Armenta Adams
Monty Alexander
Jimmy Amadie
Debora Arder
Dickran Atamian
Jon Ballantyne
Michael Barrett
Peter Basquin
Margaret Baxtresser
Darrin Blumfield
Zelma Bodzin
Bradshaw & Buono
Carol Britto
Dave Brubeck
Richard Carpenter
Jo Ann Castle
Andrew Cooperstock
John Corigliano
Richard Danielpour
Ivan Davis
Wilfred Delphin
Dino
Richard Dowling
Peter Duchin
Raymond Dudley
Charles Dutoit
John G. Elliott
Daniel Ericourt
Morton Estrin
Donn-Alexandre Feder
Michael Feinstein
Arthur Ferrante
Richard Fields
Elliot Finkel
Stephen Flaherty
Ben Folds
Lukas Foss
Laszlo Gardony
Deborah Gibson
Mickey Gilley
Philip Glass
Buddy Greco
Karl Haas
The Haddens
Evans Haile
Eric Hamelin
Wes Hamrick
Sir Roland Hanna
Gene Harris
Loston Harris
Margaret Harris
Boaz Heilman
Paul Hersh
John Hicks
Andrew Hill
Joseph Holt
Bruce Hornsby
Leslie Howard
Dick Hyman
Raymond Jackson
Jeff Jacobs
Hank Jones
Wladimir Jan Kochanski
David Korevaar
Anne Koscielny
Steve Kuhn
Erich Kunzel
Michael John LaChiusa
Fernando Laires
Garah Landes
Elyane Laussade
Keith Lockhart
Jesús López-Cobos
Henry Lowinger
Tony MacAlpine
Adam Makowicz
Richard Marx
Les McCann
Roberto McCausland-Dieppa
Eric McKay
Marian McPartland
Susan Merdinger
Rickey Minor
Douglas Montgomery
Max Morath
Patrick Moraz
Nielson & Young
Seiji Ozawa
Anne Patrick
Luciano Pavarotti
Maurice Peress
Alexander Peskanov
Popov & Vona
Virginia Raad
Steve Reich
Santiago Rodriguez
Pamela Ross
Steve Ross
Abbott Ruskin
Lawrence Schubert
Diane Schuur
George Shearing
Bright Sheng
Bobby Short
Short & Paoli
Abbey Simon
Carly Simon
Peter Simon
Ruth Slenczynska
Stephen Sondheim
Robert Spano
Lou Stein
Herbert Stessin
Mark Stringer
Billy Stritch
Robert Swan
John Tatgenhorst
Louis Teicher
John Thomas
Nelita True
Craig Urquhart
Martha Anne Verbit
Veri & Jamanis
Robert Weirich
The Wentworths
Earl Wild
John Williams
William Wolfram
This list consists of all Baldwin Artists and includes musicians profiled on previous pages.
On the cover:
"Concerto in Red"
Original painting by Patrick McCay.
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