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Birth name | Byron Schenkman |
Born | 1966 |
Origin | Lafayette, Indiana, United States |
Genres | Classical Baroque |
Occupation | Harpsichordist |
Instrument(s) | Harpsichord Piano Fortepiano |
Years active | 1981–present |
Labels | Centaur Records, Wildboar Records, Loft Recordings, Dorian Recordings, Focus, Virgin Classics, Naxos Records, Boxwood Media, Matthews & Schenkman, CD Baby, BS&F Recordings, Acis Productions |
Website | byronschenkman |
Byron Schenkman (born 1966)[1] is an American harpsichordist, pianist, music director, and educator. Schenkman has recorded over 40 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, Sound Salon,[6] formerly Byron Schenkman & Friends,[7][8] and performs as a recitalist and concert soloist.[9][10] He also performs with chamber music ensembles, and is a teacher and lecturer.[3][7]