Eric Himy is an American-born (August 16, 1958) classical pianist of
French-Spanish-Moroccan descent.Born in Brooklyn, NY, (August 16,
1958), Himy began piano studies at age six, giving his first concert
at age 10. By age 7, he was accepted by master teacher Robert
Vetlesen. At 12, he began his studies with Charles Crowder at the
Preparatory Department of Music at American University. By age 15,
Himy was guest soloist with the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra and at 19
he made his National Symphony Orchestra debut under Hugh WolfHimy
studied music at the University of Maryland with Thomas Schumacher. He
received a Master of Music degree from the Juilliard School in New
York working with Adele Marcus (disciple of Arthur Schnabel and Josef
Lhevinne) and Joseph Villa (disciple of Olga Barabini and Claudio
Arrau). He has given master classes at Princeton University, The
University of Texas, The University of San Francisco, Portland State
University, The University of Virginia and The University of Utah,
among others.The New York Times described his playing as "flawlessly
poised, elegant, and brilliant. Mr. Himy has a formidable technique,
and he deploys a wide range of colorings."
French-Spanish-Moroccan descent.Born in Brooklyn, NY, (August 16,
1958), Himy began piano studies at age six, giving his first concert
at age 10. By age 7, he was accepted by master teacher Robert
Vetlesen. At 12, he began his studies with Charles Crowder at the
Preparatory Department of Music at American University. By age 15,
Himy was guest soloist with the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra and at 19
he made his National Symphony Orchestra debut under Hugh WolfHimy
studied music at the University of Maryland with Thomas Schumacher. He
received a Master of Music degree from the Juilliard School in New
York working with Adele Marcus (disciple of Arthur Schnabel and Josef
Lhevinne) and Joseph Villa (disciple of Olga Barabini and Claudio
Arrau). He has given master classes at Princeton University, The
University of Texas, The University of San Francisco, Portland State
University, The University of Virginia and The University of Utah,
among others.The New York Times described his playing as "flawlessly
poised, elegant, and brilliant. Mr. Himy has a formidable technique,
and he deploys a wide range of colorings."
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