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Pianist David
Viscoli
has performed
extensively as a soloist and chamber musician nationally and
internationally. Performances of note include guest artist recitals at
the Japanese Embassy and the National University of Arts in Taiwan, and
Chung-Ang University in Korea. He has also performed at major
universities and music academies including The University of Manitoba,
The University of Minnesota Duluth, The University of Texas at Austin,
The University of Washington, The University of Oregon, The University
of Iowa, The University of California at Santa Barbara, and the
Idyllwild Arts Academy. David Viscoli has participated in summer music
festivals including the Aspen Music Festival, the Music Festival of
Florida at Sarasota, the Minnesota Valley Sommarfest, the Young Artist
Piano Camp, and the International Music Camp. Additionally, he is often
sought after as a guest master class instructor, both nationally and
internationally. In July 2004, he was an examiner for the International
Piano Performance Examinations in Taiwan. He is a frequent competition
adjudicator and has performed on radio and television broadcasts
throughout the United States. He records on the Eroica label.
Originally from
Santa Fe, New Mexico, David Viscoli attended the Interlochen Arts
Academy as a student of Charles Asche. He earned his Bachelor of Music
degree in Piano at The University of Texas at Austin where he studied
with Danielle Martin. He then attended The University of Southern
California where he received his Master of Music and Doctor of Musical
Arts degrees in Piano Performance as a student of John Perry.
David Viscoli has
competed in national and international piano competitions. He has won
awards in the Los Angeles Liszt Competition, the Carmel Music Society
Piano Competition, and the Joanna Hodges International Piano
Competition. In addition, he was the winner of the National Federation
of Music Clubs Auditions for the state of California and the Golden
West District. His students have also won numerous awards. He is
currently Professor of Piano at Minnesota State University, Mankato.
"Clearly
Viscoli relishes punishing virtuosic repertoire; but he's capable of
tender, understated lyricism as well..."
American Record Guide, July 2006.
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