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Barbara Nissman (born Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is an internationally acclaimed American concert pianist. Amongst her repertoire〔(Piano concerto repertoire of Barbara Nissman ) (as of 14-Sep-2015)〕 she is especially known for her interpretations and performances of the works of Alberto Ginastera and Sergei Prokofiev. Nissman's international career was personally launched by Eugene Ormandy with debuts arranged in all of the major European capitals〔("Nissman Debuts" ) (Blog Berlin1969.com)〕 after he heard her perform as a student at the University of Michigan. She subsequently made her American professional debut as soloist with Ormandy and the Philadelphia Orchestra. She has also performed with some of the leading orchestras in Europe, including the London Philharmonic, the Royal Philharmonic, the BBC Symphony, the Rotterdam Philharmonic and the Munich Philharmonic. In the United States she has appeared with the New York Philharmonic, the Philadelphia Orchestra, the Chicago Symphony, the Pittsburgh Symphony, the St. Louis Symphony, the National Symphony Orchestra and the Cleveland Orchestra, among others. She has worked with major conductors of our time, including Eugene Ormandy, Riccardo Muti, Stanislaw Skrowaczewski and Leonard Slatkin.〔("Distinguished Graduates" ) (Phil. H.S. for Girls website)〕 The final composition of Argentine composer Alberto Ginastera, ''Piano Sonata No. 3'', was dedicated to Nissman; its first performance was given at Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln Center in 1982, and her recording of the work is available on her disc (Alberto Ginastera: The Complete Music for Piano & Piano/Chamber Ensembles ). In 2010, the last composition by Benjamin Lees, ''Visage'', was written for Nissman〔(Lynn René Bayley, ''Fanfare'' ) (quoted at ArkivMusic.com)〕 and her recording of the work is available on her disc (Fascinating Rhythms! ). She has also participated in many other premiere performances.〔("Little Orchestra Society in Liebermann Premiere ), ''New York Times'', April 23, 1985〕 In June 2014 at Steinway Hall in New York City, Nissman launched her record label (Three Oranges Recordings ), devoted to furthering classical music and making it more accessible.〔(Barbara Nissman at Steinway Hall, June 2014 ) (YouTube.com)〕 ==Education and awards== Nissman attended the University of Michigan on full scholarship and received a Bachelor of Music degree in 1966. Upon graduation she was awarded the Stanley Medal (named after Albert A. Stanley, Director of the School of Music from 1888 to 1921), "presented annually to the graduating senior...most outstanding in his or her curriculum, with special consideration given to scholarship and public performance."〔("2013 SMTD Commencement Award Winners Announced" ) (U. of Michigan's School of Music, Theatre, & Dance website)〕 In 1966 she was awarded a three year National Defense Education Act Title IV fellowship for her master and doctoral studies at the University of Michigan. Nissman was also awarded a three year post-doctoral grant from the university (underwritten by the Power Foundation in 1969) to begin her international performing career. In 1981 she was the recipient of the Michigan Alumnae Council's Athena Award, bestowed annually since 1973 "on outstanding alumnae who have distinguished themselves in professional and humanitarian endeavors,"〔("Athena Award" ) (Michigan Alumni Association website)〕 and the School of Music's Citation of Merit Award in 1996, presented annually "to recognize and honor individuals who have made outstanding contributions to society, their profession," or to the university.〔("Hall of Fame" ) (U. of Michigan's School of Music, Theatre and Dance website)〕 Nissman also received grants from the Martha Baird Rockefeller Foundation and The Philadelphia Foundation, as well as a National Endowment for the Arts recital grant to present the Prokofiev sonata series at Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln Center in 1989. In 2003, Nissman was one of 23 pianists profiled in the article "Hall of Legends," which appeared in the ''Steinway & Sons 150th Anniversary Commemorative Publication''.〔Rachel Pleasant, "Hall of Legends", ''Steinway & Sons 150th Anniversary Commemorative Publication'', 2003, page 130〕 The profiled pianists, chosen from the thousands of past and present Steinway artists, also included Martha Argerich, Daniel Barenboim, Diana Krall, Van Cliburn, Billy Joel, Harry Connick, Jr., James Levine, Murray Perahia, Edward Kennedy Ellington, Alfred Brendel, Randy Newman, Evgeny Kissin, Herbie Hancock, Krystian Zimerman, Christopher O'Riley, Maurizio Pollini, Ignace Jan Paderewski, Sergei Rachmaninoff, Marcus Roberts, Mitsuko Uchida, Richard Wagner, and Billy Taylor.〔Rachel Pleasant, "Hall of Legends", ''Steinway & Sons 150th Anniversary Commemorative Publication'', 2003, pp. 108-143〕 In 2006, Nissman was elected to the Court of Honor of Distinguished Daughters of the Philadelphia High School for Girls "for outstanding lifetime achievement as an internationally acclaimed concert pianist, recording artist and educator." In 2008 Nissman was a recipient of the Governor's Arts Award from the State of West Virginia for "Distinguished Service to the Arts."〔(Governor’s Arts Award Winners 1999 - Present ) (W. Virginia Division of Culture and History website)〕 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Barbara Nissman」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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