Kirill Gerstein

At age 16 and studying jazz piano at the Berklee College of Music, Kirill Gerstein rebelled...by turning to classical music! That independent spirit and musical curiosity are part of the virtuosity the Gilmore committee recognized when it awarded him the 2010 Gilmore Artist Award, given once every four years to "a superb pianist and a profound musician" with charisma and broad musicianship. While in Portland Mr. Gerstein will teach a Master Class, giving us a further opportunity to hear how roots in jazz can inform a major classical artist and bring a fresh perspective.

We welcome Mr. Gerstein to Portland!