Biography

Quotes

“A superb harpsichordist… Schenkman is a master.”
–Philippa Kiraly, Seattle Times

“An elegant stylist with a cleanly articulated sound ”
–Allan Kozinn, New York Times

“Mr. Schenkman demonstrated a lovely singing tone… an expressively phrased performance of Mendelssohn’s “Song Without Words” in E flat (Op. 30, No. 1)… a sparkling rendition of Haydn’s Sonata in E flat (Hob:XVI:52)… an elegant, insightful rendition of the Sarabande from Bach’s French Suite No. 5. ”
–Vivien Schweitzer, New York Times

“Schenkman provided beautifully sculpted piano playing… stylistically brilliant, with crisp and dynamic sonorities ”
–Mark Kanny, Pittsburgh Post-Tribune

“Schenkman is an extraordinary keyboard virtuoso…his interpretation of Mozart’s gorgeous, theatrical Fantasia in D Minor, K. 397, was stunning ”
–Peter Jacobi, Bloomington Herald-Times

“A first-class Mozartean… an extraordinarily communicative player capable of great range and technical finesse… adding a dash of wit and humor along with the speedy fingerwork ”
–Melinda Bargreen, Seattle Times

“Guest artist for the night was the marvelous pianist, Byron Schenkman…. his virtuosity, mercurial range and power were all showcased beautifully throughout the evening ”
–Carolyn Gregory, Stylus Magazine, Boston

Review Articles

“Schenkman’s performances of this well-chosen, varied, and in some cases unusual repertoire are fluent, idiomatic, and engaging” – Early Music America
CD Review: Keyboards Galore Played By An Engaging Artist

“Schenkman’s playing is exemplary: clear, without affectation and with subtle ornamentation… In a very crowded field, this Scarlatti recording sticks out for the intelligence and bravura of the playing” – Early Music Review (UK)
D. Scarlatti: Sonatas

Feature article in Seattle Gay News: Transforming the scene: Byron Schenkman brings classical music to a modern audience

Feature article in Seattle Times: Byron Schenkman & Friends celebrates past and present of classical music

Interview in Seattle Magazine: Beyond Dead White Guys: Byron Schenkman Expands Classical Music