KAREN SCHWARTZ. She has performed as soloist, as well as collaborative artist for chamber musicians, opera singers, actors and dancers alike. A graduate of Oberlin Conservatory and the Juilliard School, this native New Yorker has appeared in such notable venues as Weill Recital Hall, Merkin Hall, The Joyce Theatre, Steinway Hall, The Beacon Theater and Madison Square Garden, to name just a few. Karen’s extensive research in Paris led to her performing the U.S. premiere of Debussy’s “La Boite a Joujoux,” choreographed for marionettes at MOCA Miami. Among many musical adventures here and abroad, Ms. Schwartz taught the actor Samuel L. Jackson how to assimilate the role of concert pianist in THE CAVEMAN’S VALENTINE, a film that premiered at Sundance Film Festival. Karen has served as musical director and arranger for several original children’s productions. Playing in a wide range of styles has given Karen numerous opportunities to appear at cabaret, literary and university clubs for the past four decades. Karen is currently artist-in-residence for Greylock Opera Collective.
Karen Schwartz, Piano
Biography
KAREN SCHWARTZ. She has performed as soloist, as well as collaborative artist for chamber musicians, opera singers, actors and dancers alike. A graduate of Oberlin Conservatory and the Juilliard School, this native New Yorker has appeared in such notable venues as Weill Recital Hall, Merkin Hall, The Joyce Theatre, Steinway Hall, The Beacon Theater and Madison Square Garden, to name just a few. Karen’s extensive research in Paris led to her performing the U.S. premiere of Debussy’s “La Boite a Joujoux,” choreographed for marionettes at MOCA Miami. Among many musical adventures here and abroad, Ms. Schwartz taught the actor Samuel L. Jackson how to assimilate the role of concert pianist in THE CAVEMAN’S VALENTINE, a film that premiered at Sundance Film Festival. Karen has served as musical director and arranger for several original children’s productions. Playing in a wide range of styles has given Karen numerous opportunities to appear at cabaret, literary and university clubs for the past four decades. Karen is currently artist-in-residence for Greylock Opera Collective.