معرفی
Lambert T. Orkis serves as Professor of Keyboard Studies at Temple University's Boyer College of Music and Dance, internationally renowned for collaborative piano performances on period and modern instruments through partnerships with Anne-Sophie Mutter (since 1988) and Mstislav Rostropovich (11+ years).
Education:
- Master of Music (MM), Temple University
- Diploma, [Institution unspecified]
- Bachelor of Music (BM), Curtis Institute of Music
His artistic focus bridges historical performance practice and contemporary repertoire, specializing in collaborative piano across solo recitals, chamber ensembles, and period-instrument trios. As founding member of The Kennedy Center Chamber Players and Castle Trio, he champions works from Baroque to modern eras while premiering compositions by Crumb, Wernick, and Primosch. His performance philosophy integrates technical mastery with deep stylistic interpretation across diverse acoustic contexts.
Recent recordings like "From Hammers to Bytes" (2002) and "Recital 2000" reveal his dual commitment to 20th-century avant-garde works and historical performance exploration, particularly through period-fortepiano interpretations of Beethoven and Gottschalk.
Award highlights:
- Grammy Award for Best Chamber Music Performance (Beethoven sonatas with Mutter)
- Choc de l'année award (Mozart sonatas with Mutter)
- Three Grammy nominations
- Germany’s Cross of the Order of Merit
- Temple University Faculty Creative Achievement Award
No verifiable information exists regarding student advising or research grants in the source material, though his role as clinician/adjudicator suggests pedagogical engagement.
Orkis co-founded The Kennedy Center Chamber Players and Castle Trio (period instruments), performing with Vertavo, Emerson, and Curtis string quartets while serving as Principal Keyboard of the National Symphony Orchestra (Washington, D.C.). His current artistic work emphasizes cross-era dialogue through period-instrument recordings and contemporary commissions.
