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Daniel Pollack is a Professor at the University of Southern California's Thornton School of Music, specializing in Keyboard Studies. Renowned globally for his virtuosic piano performances, he has performed as a soloist with major orchestras such as the New York Philharmonic, Moscow State Philharmonic, and London's Royal Philharmonic, across five continents.
Education:
- Graduate of The Juilliard School under Rosina Lhevinne
- Graduate studies at Hochschule für Musik, Vienna (Fulbright Scholar)
- Academia Chigiana, Siena, Italy
- Participant in Wilhelm Kempff's Beethoven Master Class, Positano, Italy
Research and Performance Focus:
Daniel Pollack's career spans over six decades, marked by his interpretations of Chopin, Prokofiev, Barber, Schumann, and Liszt. His recordings, including the Grammy-nominated Complete Solo Piano Works of Samuel Barber, highlight his fiery energy and dynamic articulation. He pioneered American musical diplomacy through performances in China, Russia, and the Soviet Union.
Scientific Awards and Honors:
- Prize-winner, International Tchaikovsky Piano Competition (1958)
- Fulbright Scholarship for graduate studies
- Honorary Ambassador, St. Petersburg International Forum
Notable Career Highlights:
Pollack performed at a joint session of the U.S. Congress for President Harry Truman's Centennial. He has served on juries for prestigious competitions, including the Queen Elizabeth and Rachmaninoff competitions. His legendary Moscow recordings (1958, 1961) remain iconic, and he has maintained a career longevity described as 'little short of outstanding.'
