Founded in 1942 by Edith Sullivan Golde - Sheila Simpson, Interim President



2009 Gifted Young Pianists Concerto Competition Is Announced

April 18-21 in New York City, open to pianists 13-17 years of age.

This is a fabulous opportunity for a young pianist to make a New York debut,
performing a complete concerto with a wonderful orchestra.

The winner will perform on April 21, 2009, with Camerata New York,
Richard Owen, Jr., conducting, at Merkin Hall.

Click on Competition tab for more information and application forms.

OTHER NEWS:

Since our president, Mark Riggleman, has moved to Chicago to take a position with Chicago Lyric Opera (congratulations, Mark!), the Board of Directors has asked Sheila Simpson, Vice President, to take the position of Interim President, pending new elections of officers.


Music album published!


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Join the Leschetizky Association today and become a part of this great tradition of pianism, 
descended from Czerny and Beethoven, through the virtuoso pianist, composer, and pedagogue


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  • Uphold Leschetizky’s teaching ideals of beautiful tone production and musical integrity

  • Learn new compositions and increase your repertoire

  • Network with musicians committed to carrying forth this legacy of great pianism

  • Introduce future generations of pianists to this unique approach to piano playing

  • Join as a Friend of the Association and participate in the activities of the Association

The Leschetizky Association Programs    The News Bulletin           

The Leschetizky Association Programs

Steinway Hall, Faust Harrison Pianos, Klavierhaus, Frank & Camille's Pianos

  • The Artist Student Recital affords a wonderful opportunity for the advanced student to perform in a professional environment
  • Adult Players Groups
  • Youth Players Groups, and Special Events, which also take place at these venues

The Tenri Cultural Institute

  • at 43A West 13th Street is the location of our new concert series, featuring Leschetizky Association members in recital and other Association-sponsored events

The Greenwich House School of Music

  • The Gifted Young People's Concert presents players, up to age 19, from the metropolitan area in one of the most important concerts of its kind in New York.

Donnell Library Center Concerts
free concerts in one of the best recital halls in New York

  • The Annual Youth Concert features pianists selected from the Gifted Young People’s Concerts

  • The Annual Leschetizky Birthday Concert highlights concert artist members

    • Master Class Series at the 92nd Street Y
    featuring international concert artists


    Adult Players Groups
    informal gatherings where members and pupils play for each other in members' studios and other special venues


    The Opening of the Season Program and the Annual Meeting (which closes the season)
     featuring performances by concert artist members


The News Bulletin

  The Association's annual publication includes:

  • Calendar of concerts and events for the year

  • Profiles of artist members

  • News from studios and chapters around the country

  • Articles of scholarly and general interest by members

  • Serialization of books about Leschetizky
 

The Leschetizky Association also publishes a membership directory, a Tuners List, and maintains the Leschetizky Archives, including a collection of his music. We welcome members in the Leschetizky Pianist, Pianist, and Friend categories. For membership information please contact:

Ms. Young Drago
37-21 90th Street, Apt 2R
Jackson Heights, NY 11372
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