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Byron Schenkman (born 1966)[1] is an American harpsichordist, pianist, music director, and educator. Schenkman has recorded over 30 CDs and has won several awards and accolades.[2][3] He co-founded the Seattle Baroque Orchestra, and was its artistic director.[4][5] Schenkman currently directs a baroque and classical chamber music concert series, Byron Schenkman & Friends,[6][7] and performs as a recitalist and concert soloist.[8] He also performs with chamber music ensembles, and is a teacher and lecturer.[3][6]

Early years

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Schenkman grew up in a musical family[5] on a farm in Lafayette, Indiana. He graduated from the New England Conservatory, where he was a student of John Gibbons.[9] He studied with Elisabeth Wright and Edward Auer at the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music, and earned a Master of Music degree with Honors in Performance.[9] In 1990 he earned a Performer’s Certificate in Harpsichord from Indiana University School of Music. In 1991 Schenkman was a finalist in the Cambridge Society for Early Music's International Mozart Competition.[2]

Career

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At first Schenkman played harpsichord and fortepiano.[8][10] He has recorded dozens of albums, and has made solo and concerto appearances in the Americas, Europe, and Asia.[2][11] In 1999 he won the Cambridge Society for Early Music's Erwin Bodky Award, given "for outstanding achievement in the field of early music".[3][9] In 2004 Schenkman was awarded a Partners of the Americas travel grant which enabled him to perform and teach in Chile.[12] In 2006 Schenkman was voted "Best Classical Instrumentalist" by the readers of the Seattle Weekly newspaper.[13][14]

Schenkman has worked with baroque violinist Ingrid Matthews.[15][16] In 1994 they co-founded Seattle Baroque Orchestra, where Schenkman was artistic director from 1994 through 2004, and co-director from 2010 to 2013.[5] In 2014 Schenkman and Matthews received the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music Entrepreneur of the Month award.[17] He also performs with various chamber ensembles and tours internationally with his contemporaries.[5][18] He performs as a guest artist with chamber music ensembles in North America.[2][19] His live performances at the Boston Early Music Festival have been compared with those of Vladimir Horowitz and Jimi Hendrix.[7][9] He was reviewed in The Boston Globe as "a superb and imaginative instrumentalist".[9][14][20]

Schenkman gave his first recital on modern piano at Town Hall, Seattle, in 2001, and has since been active performing and recording on modern piano and harpsichord.[21][22] His New York recital debut playing modern piano was in 2009.[23][24][25] Schenkman’s playing has been described as "dazzling" in American Record Guide,[26] and listed in the Chicago Tribune as a favorite recording of 2000, for "stylish, invigorating performances".[27]

Schenkman performs with the Gut Reaction ensemble, which plays Baroque music on period instruments with gut strings.[3][28]

Schenkman teaches music history at Seattle University, where he is a member of the Fine Arts Faculty in the College of Arts and Sciences.[29] He is also a member of the Early Music Faculty at Cornish College of the Arts in Seattle, where he started teaching in 2005; he now teaches harpsichord, piano, and music history.[30] In 2012 Schenkman was visiting instructor of fortepiano and harpsichord at the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music. Schenkman gives master classes on 18th-century performance, informal lecture-recitals, and pre-concert talks.[31] He also teaches harpsichord master classes, serves artistic residencies, and teaches music history at music festivals and universities.[17]

His principal harpsichord was built by Craig Tomlinson in 2013.[32][33]

Discography

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Solo recordings

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  • Johann Kaspar Kerll: Keyboard Suites & Toccata – FOCUS, 1996 ASIN: B000004A7B
  • The Bauyn Manuscript: 17th-century French Harpsichord Music – WILDBOAR [WLBR 9603], 1996
  • George Frideric Handel: Harpsichord Variations – Centaur Records, 1997 [CRC 2436]
  • The Fitzwilliam Virginal Book – with Maxine Eilander, harp, Centaur Records, 2001 [CRC 2638]
  • Jacques Duphly: Second Livre de Pieces de Clavecin – Centaur Records, 2002 [CRC 2714]
  • Joseph Haydn: Sonatas for the Harpsichord – Centaur Records, 2002 [CRC 2733]
  • Joseph Haydn: Six Sonatas and an Adagio with Katie Wolfe, violin, – Centaur Records, 2005 [CRC 2733] [CRC 2806]

Collaborative recordings

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  • Joseph Bodin de Boismortier: Sonatas for Flute and Harpsichord, Op. 91 – American Baroque, Stephen Schultz, baroque flute; Byron Schenkman, harpsichord, Naxos Records [Catalogue No. 8.553414], 1995
  • Mozart in Mannheim – Zephyrus ensemble; Courtney Westcott, flute; Ingrid Matthews, violin; Shelley Taylor, cello; Byron Schenkman, harpsichord and fortepiano; Dana Maiben, viola; FOCUS [# 945], 1995
  • in Stil Moderno – Ingrid Matthews, violin; Byron Schenkman, harpsichord, WILDBOAR [WLBR 9512], 1995
  • Elizabeth Jacquet de la Guerre: Sonates pour le Viollon 1707 – Ingrid Matthews, violin; Byron Schenkman, harpsichord; Margriet Tindemans, viola da gamba, WILDBOAR [WLBR 9601], 1995
  • Jean-Fery Rebel: Sonatas pour le Violin – Ingrid Matthews, violin; Byron Schenkman, harpsichord; Margriet Tindemans, viola da gamba, WILDBOAR [WLBR 9602], 1995
  • Georg Frideric Handel: Tra Le Fiamme – Byron Schenkman, harpsichord; Ellen Hargis, soprano, WILDBOAR [WLBR 9604], 1996
  • Andrea Falconieri – Ingrid Matthews & Scott Metcalf, violins; Emily Walhout, viola da gamba; Byron Schenkman, harpsichord, WILDBOAR [WLBR 9605], 1996
  • Marin Marais: Suites en Trio, Pieces de Violes, 4th Livre – Music’s Re-Creation, Byron Schenkman, harpsichord, Centaur Records [CRC2334], 1997
  • Marin Marias: Pieces en Trio – Musica Pacifica, Virgin Veritas [ZDMB 7243], : 1997
  • J.S. Bach: Harpsichord Concertos – Byron Schenkman, harpsichord; Ingrid Matthews, violin, Centaur Records [CRC 2497], 1998
  • Il Giardino Corrupto – Scott Metcalfe & Ingrid Matthews, baroque violins; Emily Walhout, viola da gamba; Byron Schenkman, harpsichord, WILDBOAR [WLBR 9903], 1999
  • Antonio Vivaldi: Bassoon Concertos – Ingrid Matthews, violin; Byron Schenkman, harpsichord; Michael McCraw, bassoon, Centaur Records [2538], 1999
  • Canzoni da Sonar – Ingrid Matthews, baroque violin; Byron Schenkman, harpsichord, Centaur Records [CRC 2529], : March 2000
  • Francesco Guerini: Cello Sonatas – Sarah Freiberg, baroque cello; Byron Schenkman, harpsichord and fortepiano, Centaur Records [2534], 2000
  • Alessandro Scarlatti: Concerti Da Camera – Musica Pacifica, Judith Linsenberg, recorders, Elizabeth Blumenstock, violin, Ingrid Matthews, violin; George Thomson, viola; Claire Garabedian, cello; Michael Eagan, flute; Byron Schenkman, harpsichord, DORIAN [DOR 93192], Release date: 01/11/2000
  • Sprezzatura: Virtuoso Music of 17th Century Italy – Ensemble: La Luna, Ingrid Matthews & Scott Metcalf, violins; Emily Walhout, viola da gamba; Byron Schenkman, harpsichord, DORIAN (DOR #93200) 2001
  • Georg Philipp Telemann: Chamber Cantatas & Trio Sonatas – Musica Pacifica ensemble, Judith Linsenberg, recorder; Christine Brandes, Elizabeth Blumenstock, violin; Byron Schenkman, harpsichord, DORIAN [DOR-93239]; 2001
  • Heinrich Biber: Sonatas for Strings – Byron Schenkman, harpsichord; Ingrid Matthews, violin; David Greenberg, violin, Centaur Records [ CRC 2615], 2001
  • Alessandro Scarlatti: Agar et Ismaele Esiliati [The Exile of Hagar and Ishmael] – Ingrid Matthews, violin; Byron Schenkman, harpsichord; with Karina Gauvin, Nathaniel Watson, Melissa Fogarty, Jennifer Lane, Centaur Records [ CRC 2664], Recorded: November 2001
  • Music of J.S. Bach: Sonata in D Major, BWV 1028 – Emily Walhout, viola da gamba; Byron Schenkman, harpsichord, Centaur Records [CRC 2715], 2002
  • J.C. Bach: Sonatas for Fortepiano and Flute – Byron Schenkman, fortepiano; Courtney Westcott, flute; LOFT Recordings [LRCD 1045], 2003
  • Wind and Wire: Music of 18th Century Scotland – Chris Norman, Baroque Flutes; Byron Schenkman, Harpsichord, Boxwood Media (824594005223) [BOX 903], 2003
  • The Pachelbel Canon and other Baroque Favorites – Byron Schenkman, harpsichord; Ingrid Matthews, violin, LOFT Recordings [LRCD 1019], 2003
  • J. S. Bach: Six Sonatas for Violin & Harpsichord – Ingrid Matthews, baroque violin; Byron Schenkman, harpsichord; Independent Release, 2007, ASIN: B00125WBUY, 2-CD set
  • Mozart: Piano Trios – Byron Schenkman, piano; Gabriela Diaz, violin; Alexei Yupanqui Gonzales, cello, Centaur Records [CRC 3031], 2008
  • Russian Dreams – Byron Schenkman, harpsichord; Masha Lankovsky, violin, Centaur Records [CRC 3352] 2014
  • Vivaldi: Chamber Works – Byron Schenkman, harpsichord; Ingrid Matthews, violin; Nathan Whittaker, cello; John Lenti, theorbo; Tekla Cunningham, violin, Centaur Records [CRC 3307] 2014

Albums available as MP3 download only

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  • Meditation: Baroque Music for Relaxation – Various Artists, Centaur Records, 2010

References

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  1. ^ Alexander, Morin (July 1, 2001). Classical Music: Third Ear: The Essential Listening Companion. Backbeat Books. p. 1122. ISBN 978-0879306380. Retrieved 25 February 2015.
  2. ^ a b c d "Byron Schenkman". Naxos. Retrieved 25 February 2015.
  3. ^ a b c d "Duo plans eclectic performance for Tuesday concert in Port Angeles". Peninsula Daily News. Port Angeles, WA. 22 February 2015. Retrieved 10 April 2015.
  4. ^ von Rhein, John (16 April 2000). "Handel: Italian cantatas". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 10 April 2015.
  5. ^ a b c d "Interview: Byron Schenkman & Ingrid Matthews". The Fridge (Blog). Retrieved 25 February 2015.
  6. ^ a b Borchert, Gavin (1 Oct 2013). "Ear Supply: Sounds Like Teen Spirit". Seattle Weekly. Retrieved 21 March 2015.
  7. ^ a b "Preview: Byron Schenkman and Friends". KING FM 98.1. Retrieved 25 February 2015.
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  12. ^ "Amigos Americanos" (PDF). WA/Chile Partners of the Americas. Retrieved 25 February 2015.
  13. ^ "The Winners". Seattle Weekly. Retrieved 21 March 2015.
  14. ^ a b "Japanese, South American, and world-class piano music to ring through City Hall". City of Seattle. 17 August 2006. Retrieved 10 April 2015.
  15. ^ Bargreen, Melinda (22 September 2014). "Byron Schenkman & Friends display dashing musicianship". The Seattle Times. Retrieved 10 April 2015.
  16. ^ Jacobi, Peter (18 January 2015). "Baroque violinist Matthews and harpsichordist Schenkman are genuinely gifted in performance". Herald-Times (Bloomington, IN). Retrieved 13 April 2015.
  17. ^ a b "Entrepreneur of the Month". Indiana University Jacobs School of Music. 2014. Retrieved 10 April 2015.
  18. ^ Walker, Willian Thomas (4 August 2004). "Scintillating Music in Kuhn Gallery: The 8th Foothills Chamber Music Festival". Classical Voice of North Carolina. Retrieved 10 April 2015.
  19. ^ Ponnekanti, Rosemary (29 October 2014). "Baroque concert at UPS a benefit to help end poverty". The News Tribune. Tacoma, WA. Retrieved 10 April 2015.
  20. ^ Bargreen, Melinda (14 April 2006). "2 siblings, 4 strings and 1 Seattle pianist". The Seattle Times. Retrieved 10 April 2015.
  21. ^ Campbell, R. (April 10, 2008). "Musician trades his harpsichord for a piano on his return visit to Seattle". Seattle PI. Retrieved 20 March 2015.
  22. ^ Bargreen, Melinda (20 April 2006). "Daedalus Quartet: dynamic, exuberant, insightful". The Seattle Times. Retrieved 10 April 2015.
  23. ^ "Music at the Frick Collection: Byron Schenkman". The New Yorker. 5 April 2009. Retrieved 10 April 2015.
  24. ^ Schweitzer, Vivien (April 7, 2009). "Mendelssohn's Classic Roots". The New York Times. Retrieved 25 February 2015.
  25. ^ Davis, Helga (1 August 2009). "Concerts from the Frick Collection with Helga Davis: Byron Schenkman". WNYC 93.9 FM. Retrieved 10 April 2015.
  26. ^ Haskins (1 July 2000). "Handel: Variations". American Record Guide. Retrieved 12 April 2015.
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  29. ^ "Faculty and Staff Directory". Seattle University. Retrieved 25 February 2015.
  30. ^ "Faculty & Staff". Cornish College of the Arts. Retrieved 25 February 2015.
  31. ^ Aldridge, Tom (25 June 2012). "Matthews and Schenkman make dazzling duo". NUVO. Indianapolis, IN. Retrieved 10 April 2015.
  32. ^ Kiraly, Philippa. "A Too-Rarely Heard Composer". The SunBreak (Blog). Retrieved 25 February 2015.
  33. ^ Komavitch-Tomlinson, Olga. "Instrument Builder Craig Tomlinson". Craig C. Tomlinson. Retrieved 25 February 2015.
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