Paul Rutman

Paul Rutman serves as Professor of Piano in the Instrumental Studies department at The Hartt School, University of Hartford. An internationally acclaimed concert pianist, he has performed in major venues including Carnegie Hall, Moscow's Great Hall, and Paris' Champs-Élysées with orchestras worldwide.

Education:

• DMA, The Juilliard School (first pianist to earn doctoral degree there)
• MS, The Juilliard School
• BM, Manhattan School of Music

His artistic focus centers on classical piano interpretation with specialized expertise in Russian repertoire, demonstrated by his Sony Classical-reissued recording Russian Piano Music. Critics consistently highlight his technical virtuosity and lyrical sensitivity, drawing comparisons to Horowitz in publications like The New York Times and Chicago Sun-Times.

Major honors:

• Tchaikovsky Competition Laureate (Moscow)
• Marguerite Long Competition Laureate (Paris)
• Best Debut Recording of The Year award

Early training included mentorship from Mrs. Simon Barere and Robert Goldsand, followed by Fulbright and Rotary Fellowships at Paris Conservatoire and Royal Academy of Music.