Charles Abramovic

Charles Abramovic is a Professor and Chair of Keyboard Studies at Temple University's Boyer College of Music and Dance. He holds a DMA from Temple University, an MM from the Peabody Conservatory of Johns Hopkins University, and a BM from the Curtis Institute of Music. A celebrated pianist, he performs internationally as a soloist, chamber musician, and collaborator, specializing in piano, harpsichord, and fortepiano. His career includes solo debuts with the Pittsburgh Symphony and orchestras such as the Baltimore Symphony and Colorado Philharmonic.

• Education: DMA (Temple), MM (Peabody), BM (Curtis)

His research interests focus on classical and contemporary music performance, with extensive recordings for labels like EMI Classics, Avie Recordings, and Naxos. He collaborates with artists like Sarah Chang and Jeffrey Khaner, and is a core member of the Dolce Suono Ensemble and Network for New Music.

• Awards: 1997 Career Development Grant, 2003 Creative Achievement Award

Since 1988, Abramovic has taught at Temple while maintaining active roles in Philadelphia's music scene, including performances with Orchestra 2001. His pedagogical and performance work emphasizes both historical and modern repertoire.