American pianist Carolyn Enger is a passionate and
distinctive musician whose recitals express her joy of sharing great
music with audiences. In an era when musical interpretation has
become predictable, Ms. Enger's memorable concert experiences
make an indelible impression on the individuals who hear them.
As a soloist, Ms. Enger has appeared in many venues
throughout the New York City area including Weill Recital Hall at
Carnegie Hall, Bruno Walter Auditorium at Lincoln Center, and
Steinway Hall. During her concert career she has also collaborated
with other musicians including Nathan Goldstein, a violinist in the
New York Philharmonic.Her many recitals have also included numerous outreach concerts for libraries, community centers, churches, and synagogues. Ms. Enger presents programs designed to inspire audiences to engage deeply with classical music of all kinds. Her concert repertoire includes piano literature from all periods, ranging from the great masterworks of European history to fresh new discoveries from living post-European composers. Her recital programs are carefully crafted to the venues and performance contexts in which she appears.
Ms. Enger is a graduate of Molloy College. She has furthered her musical study at the Manhattan School of Music, the Juilliard School, Vassar College, and the Adamant Music School of Vermont. Her teachers have included Marc Silverman, Arkady Aronov, Peter Vinograde, and Robert MacDonald. She has also participated in masterclasses and coaching with Ward Davenny, David Bradshaw, Golda Vainberg-Tatz, Mark Sullivan, and Jan Meyer-Thompson.
Ms. Enger was a student of the late Freda Rosenblatt, a musical descendant of Theodor Leschetizky, one of the world's foremost piano teachers (whose students included the famous pianists Ignace Paderewski and Artur Schnabel). Leschetizky himself was a student of Carl Czerny, who in turn was Beethoven's star pupil. Ms. Enger is honored to be a part of this distinguished tradition. She is a member of Behre Piano Associates and the Leschetizky Association, two organizations devoted to keeping this lineage and history alive.
Furthering her interest in distinctive concert experiences, Ms. Enger is currently working on a multimedia project that will combine music, literature, and images, centering on the lives of Holocaust survivors.