Avi Schönfeld
Biography & About
Pianist, Composer Avi Schönfeld.
Avi Schönfeld is an internationally acclaimed pianist, composer, and teacher who made his debut with the Israeli Radio and Television Orchestra after notable competition wins in Poland.
He studied with a.o. Arthur Rubinstein, Ilona Vincze, Vlado Perlemuter, and Nadia Boulanger. Previous Professor Emeritus of the Royal Conservatoire of Brussels and the Maastricht Conservatorium, he continues to shape classical music worldwide through his compositions and jury work.
Compositions
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What do people say
Testimonials
Arthur Rubinstein
"A very promising and talented artist!"
“I was sincerely impressed with Mr. Schönfeld’s musical personality, the maturity and freshness of his conception, the clarity of his technique and sense of form and sonority.”
Alexandre Tansman
Vlado Perlemuter
"Dons exceptionnels!"
"A remarkable musician, composer and educator, his potential is particularly vast and diversified."
Henryk Szeryng
Ilona Vincze-Kraus
“As a pianist Mr. Schönfeld is the most excellent virtuoso of our time … accomplished musician and a sensitive artist.”
Commisisons
Avi Schönfeld has been commisioned to compose by:
2000
Agitato
Avi Schönfeld was commissioned for the fifth time to write a composition for the competition of the Ecole Superieur de Musique, Alfred Cortot, in Paris, which took place in May 2000. The piece was performed by more than sixty candidates from around the world.
2002
Animato
Commissioned as a set piece for the École Normale (Paris) Diplôme Supérieur, it stands out as an impressive challenge in both technique and musicality.
Publishers
Highlighted work
Labyrinthe
Mysterious piano work that will fascinate pianists and mesmerise it’s listeners.