Max Lifchitz (born 1948 in Mexico City) is a classical pianist, composer, and conductor.[1]
Lifchitz was born and grew up in Mexico City. After one year of study in Mexico, he moved to the United States in 1966[1] and graduated from The Juilliard School of Music and Harvard University.[2] He has appeared in concert and recital throughout the US, Latin America and Europe.[1] In 1980, he founded the North/South Consonance Ensemble, which is dedicated to the performance of contemporary classical music from the Americas; he serves as the ensemble's director.[1]
Lifchitz has served on the faculty of Columbia University and the University at Albany, The State University of New York.[1]
Max Lifchitz was awarded first prize in the 1976 International Gaudeamus Competition for Performers of Twentieth Century Music held in the Netherlands.[2]