POLA BAYTELMAN

Pianist Pola Baytelman has been acclaimed by audiences and critics alike for her superb artistry: "...A formidable pianist, quite the equal of performances by keyboard wizards who go by last name only: Horowitz, Pollini, Ashkenazy." "...Pola Baytelman has the kind of talent that stamps a personality upon any concert she plays...That is a special mark of accomplishment placing her in the front line of soloists." ( New York State press). "...Sound resourceful performer...It was intelligent, multi-faceted playing." (The Boston Globe). “... With a diaphanous touch Baytelman offered a Mozart performance of pure freshness and enchantment...She can play with brilliancy, justice and truthfulness any work that she desires." (Chilean press.)

Pola Baytelman has performed extensively as a recitalist , with chamber music groups and as a soloist with orchestras in Chile , Europe and throughout the United States . She has toured and played several times in the People's Republic of China , including Hong Kong . Baytelman's performances have been broadcast on radio and television in Chile , Australia , the Czech Republic , the United States and China . Ms. Baytelman, a Steinway artist, made her debut with the Chilean Symphony Orchestra at the age of 17 and has since played with the Chilean Philharmonic Orchestra, the Boston Pops, as well as numerous other orchestras.

Born in Santiago , Chile , Ms. Baytelman received her formal training at the University of Chile 's National Conservatory. She came to the United States under a Fulbright grant and attended the New England Conservatory in Boston , where she studied with Russell Sherman. She also studied with Nancy Garrett at the University of Texas ( Austin ), where she received a doctorate in music. Other pianists she has worked with include Claude Frank and Menahem Pressler. Ms. Baytelman has long been associated with the music of Isaac Albéniz and is the author of a book on Albéniz's piano music that was published by Harmonie Park Press in Michigan .

La Pianista Pola Baytelman ha sido aclamada unánimemente por la crítica y el público:

“…una pianista formidable, equiparable en su ejecución a los grandes sabios del teclado: Horowitz, Pollini, Ashkenazy”. (New York State press).

“Una intérprete con multiples recursos sonoros…inteligente…” (The Boston Globe).

Pola Baytelman, artista Steinway, ha realizado conciertos como solista y con diferentes orquestas en Chile, Europa, China y Estados Unidos . Nacida en Santiago de Chile, se educó en el Conservatorio de la Universidad de Chile. Gracias a una beca Fulbright se perfeccionó en el Conservatorio de New England en Boston, donde estudió con Russell Sherman, doctorándose en la Universidad de Texas (Austin) con Nancy Garrett. Entre sus profesores se encuentran Claude Frank y Menahem Pressler.

Ms. Baytelman es autora del libro sobre Albéniz publicado por Harmonie Park Press, Michigan.

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