Gilbert Kalish

Pianist Gilbert Kalish’s profound influence on the musical community as performer, educator, and recording artist has established him as a major figure in American music making. He was pianist of the Boston Symphony Chamber Players for thirty years, was a founding member of the Contemporary Chamber Ensemble, and is an Artist of the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center. Kalish is Distinguished Professor and Head of Performance Activities at Stony Brook University. He was previously a faculty member of the Tanglewood Music Center, serving as Chair of the Faculty from 1985 to 1997.