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“Seymour Bernstein Triumphs at the Piano” (Donal Henahan, The New York Times) Seymour Bernstein, internationally known pianist, teacher, composer, writer, and lecturer has won innumerable prizes and grants—among them, First Prize and Prix Jacques Durand at Fontainebleau, France, the National Federation of Music Clubs Award for Furthering American Music Abroad, a Beebe Foundation grant, two Martha Baird Rockefeller grants, and four State Department grants. His concert career has taken him to the Americas, Europe and Asia where he has appeared in solo recitals and as guest artist with orchestras and chamber music groups. The review above is from his debut at newly opened Alice Tully Hall in 1969 where he had the honor of being Event No.1. His books With Your Own Two Hands, 20 Lessons in Keyboard Choreography, the children’s version, Musi-Physi-Cality, Chopin—Interpreting His Notational Symbols, Monsters and Angels—Surviving a Career in Music and Live Life More Beautifully are translated into many languages, and have been hailed as “landmarks in education.” These books, plus innumerable compositions from the early to advanced grades are published by Manduca Music Publications. One of the most sought after clinicians in the country, he is well-known for his master classes and educational programs. On December 18, 2004, he was awarded an honorary degree, Doctor of Music, from Shenandoah University. The documentary Seymour—An Introduction, produced by the eminent actor Ethan Hawke, continues to screen worldwide.
