Byron Schenkman

Schenkman, Byron
Birth nameByron Schenkman
Born1966
OriginLafayette, Indiana, United States
GenresClassical
Baroque
OccupationHarpsichordist
Instrument(s)Harpsichord
Piano
Fortepiano
Years active1981–present
LabelsCentaur Records, Wildboar Records, Loft Recordings, Dorian Recordings, Focus, Virgin Classics, Naxos Records, Boxwood Media, Matthews & Schenkman, CD Baby, BS&F Recordings, Acis Productions
Websitebyronschenkman.com

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]

  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. ^ "Byron Schenkman". Naxos. Retrieved 25 February 2015.
  3. ^ a b "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. ^ "Interview: Byron Schenkman & Ingrid Matthews". The Fridge (Blog). Retrieved 25 February 2015.
  6. ^ May, Thomas (September 6, 2023). "6 Seattle-area classical music picks for fall 2023". The Seattle Times. Retrieved 4 March 2024.
  7. ^ a b Borchert, Gavin (1 Oct 2013). "Ear Supply: Sounds Like Teen Spirit". Seattle Weekly. Archived from the original on 17 March 2015. Retrieved 21 March 2015.
  8. ^ "Preview: Byron Schenkman and Friends". KING FM 98.1. Archived from the original on 21 June 2015. Retrieved 25 February 2015.
  9. ^ Bargreen, Melinda (7 October 2013). "'Byron Schenkman & Friends' Off to a Spirited Start". The Seattle Times. Retrieved 25 February 2015.
  10. ^ Schuth, Brian (12 June 2015). "Contrasts at the Goethe for BEMF". The Boston Musical Intelligencer. Lee Eiseman. Retrieved 21 June 2015.