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Elinor Freer is an Associate Professor of Piano and Chamber Music at the Eastman School of Music, University of Rochester. As Coordinator of the Certificate of Achievement in Chamber Music, she emphasizes collaborative performance and community outreach. In 2025, she received the Eisenhart Award for Excellence in Teaching for her innovative approaches.
- Education: Performer’s Diploma (Hogeschool voor de Kunsten Utrecht), Cleveland Institute of Music, University of Southern California
Her research interests focus on expanding music’s societal impact through initiatives like ROC City Concerts (founded 2024), which delivers performances to underserved populations, and piano-based cognitive interventions for older adults in collaboration with the University of Rochester Medical Center. She advocates for accessible, interdisciplinary applications of music.
- Recipient of awards from Joanna Hodges International Piano Competition, American Pianists Association Auditions, Steans Institute (Ravinia Festival), and Tanglewood Music Center
Freer mentors students in piano and chamber music, balancing performance, education, and public engagement. Her work bridges classical training with community-driven projects, reflecting a commitment to music’s transformative potential.
