Paul Shaw

Dr. Paul Shaw is Associate Professor of Piano at the University of Minnesota School of Music. Acclaimed by The New York Times as a virtuoso performer, he has concertized internationally at venues including Carnegie Hall, Kennedy Center, and Beijing's National Centre for Performing Arts.

His performance specialties include Romantic repertoire and collaborative projects promoting global peace through music. Awards include top prizes at the William Kapell International Piano Competition and Young Concert Artists International Auditions.

Dr. Shaw mentors emerging pianists and has led educational tours through the International Scholar Laureate Program across European musical capitals. He maintains an active recording career with releases on Naxos and Decca labels featuring works ranging from classical to jazz compositions.