Gary Kirkpatrick
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Gary Kirkpatrick is an American Concert Pianist hailing from Kansas
. He is the recipient of the Top Prize in the International Piano Competition in Jaen, Spain and the Stepenov Piano Competition. He made his New York City debut at Carnegie Recital Hall. He has maintained an active career as soloist, chamber musician and teacher. He has performed in more than 40 countries, from Italy to Germany, Panama to Pakistan, and has recently given the world premier of John Link's Piano Concerto, premiered by The Wayne Chamber Orchestra.
Kirkpatrick was a member in the award winning Vehrder Trio, composed of a rare violin, clarinet and piano. The ensemble commissioned over 100 pieces, including five triple concertos, by such composers as Alan Hovhannes, Gunther Schuller
, Ned Rorem
and many others. They have recorded over 15 installments in the Making of a Medium CD Series.
Recently, Kirkpatrick has been a member of The Halcyon Trio, a trio for Clarinet, Viola, and Piano. The instrumentation of this ensemble was invented by Mozart in his Piano Trio K. 498 for the same instrumentation known as Kegelstadt. Lalo Schiffrin, notable movie composer, and composer of the Mission Impossible Theme, was commissioned to compose a Triple Concerto for the Halcyon Trio, which was premiered at The New Jersey Performing Arts Center
in Newark, New Jersey
with the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra
conducted by Anne Mason.
Mr. Kirkpatrick is professor of music at William Paterson University
, where he has taught for over 25 years. He is in demand as a well-sought after teacher and is regarded as a "hidden treasure" amongst piano teachers in America. Due to his excellence in teaching, he received The Dean's Award for Excellent Artistic Achievement in 1995.
Kirkparick received his Bachelors of Music at Eastman and the Artist's Diploma from the Academy of Music in Vienna.
See also: Verdehr Trio
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Kansas
Kansas is a US state located in the Midwestern United States. It is named after the Kansas River which flows through it, which in turn was named after the Kansa Native American tribe, which inhabited the area. The tribe's name is often said to mean "people of the wind" or "people of the south...
. He is the recipient of the Top Prize in the International Piano Competition in Jaen, Spain and the Stepenov Piano Competition. He made his New York City debut at Carnegie Recital Hall. He has maintained an active career as soloist, chamber musician and teacher. He has performed in more than 40 countries, from Italy to Germany, Panama to Pakistan, and has recently given the world premier of John Link's Piano Concerto, premiered by The Wayne Chamber Orchestra.
Kirkpatrick was a member in the award winning Vehrder Trio, composed of a rare violin, clarinet and piano. The ensemble commissioned over 100 pieces, including five triple concertos, by such composers as Alan Hovhannes, Gunther Schuller
Gunther Schuller
Gunther Schuller is an American composer, conductor, horn player, author, historian, and jazz musician.- Biography and works :...
, Ned Rorem
Ned Rorem
Ned Rorem is a Pulitzer prize-winning American composer and diarist. He is best known and most praised for his song settings.-Life:...
and many others. They have recorded over 15 installments in the Making of a Medium CD Series.
Recently, Kirkpatrick has been a member of The Halcyon Trio, a trio for Clarinet, Viola, and Piano. The instrumentation of this ensemble was invented by Mozart in his Piano Trio K. 498 for the same instrumentation known as Kegelstadt. Lalo Schiffrin, notable movie composer, and composer of the Mission Impossible Theme, was commissioned to compose a Triple Concerto for the Halcyon Trio, which was premiered at The New Jersey Performing Arts Center
New Jersey Performing Arts Center
The New Jersey Performing Arts Center , in downtown Newark, New Jersey, United States, is the sixth largest performing arts center in the United States...
in Newark, New Jersey
Newark, New Jersey
Newark is the largest city in the American state of New Jersey, and the seat of Essex County. As of the 2010 United States Census, Newark had a population of 277,140, maintaining its status as the largest municipality in New Jersey. It is the 68th largest city in the U.S...
with the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra
New Jersey Symphony Orchestra
The New Jersey Symphony Orchestra is a symphony orchestra located in the state of New Jersey, United States. Philip James founded the orchestra in 1922. The orchestra is headquartered in Newark, New Jersey. Neeme Järvi, the NJSO's music director from 2005 to 2009, is currently the orchestra's...
conducted by Anne Mason.
Mr. Kirkpatrick is professor of music at William Paterson University
William Paterson University
William Paterson University is a comprehensive public institution located in Wayne, New Jersey serving nearly 11,000 undergraduate and graduate students through five colleges: , , , , and ....
, where he has taught for over 25 years. He is in demand as a well-sought after teacher and is regarded as a "hidden treasure" amongst piano teachers in America. Due to his excellence in teaching, he received The Dean's Award for Excellent Artistic Achievement in 1995.
Kirkparick received his Bachelors of Music at Eastman and the Artist's Diploma from the Academy of Music in Vienna.
See also: Verdehr Trio
Verdehr Trio
The Verdehr Trio is a chamber ensemble that has worked to promote the clarinet-violin-piano trio repertoire through international commissions, recordings, and performances. The trio features Walter Verdehr on violin, Elsa Ludewig-Verdehr on clarinet, and Silvia Roederer on piano...
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