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September 13, 1946 in Brooklyn, NY

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Ballet

 

 

Chamber

 

 

Vocal

 

Mark Kroll is a renowned classical music artist who has made significant contributions to the world of music as a harpsichordist, pianist, and musicologist. Born on August 22, 1940, in New York City, Kroll grew up in a family of musicians. His father was a violinist, and his mother was a pianist. Kroll started playing the piano at the age of four and showed exceptional talent from an early age. Kroll received his formal education in music at the Juilliard School, where he studied piano with Rosina Lhevinne and harpsichord with Albert Fuller. He later went on to earn a Ph.D. in musicology from New York University. During his time at Juilliard, Kroll won several awards, including the prestigious Gina Bachauer International Piano Competition in 1964. Kroll's career as a performer began in the 1960s, and he quickly established himself as one of the leading harpsichordists of his generation. He performed extensively throughout the United States and Europe, collaborating with some of the most prominent musicians of the time. Kroll's performances were known for their technical brilliance, musical sensitivity, and interpretive depth. In addition to his work as a performer, Kroll was also a respected musicologist. He published numerous articles and books on music history and theory, including a groundbreaking study of the music of Johann Sebastian Bach. Kroll's scholarship was characterized by its meticulous attention to detail and its innovative approach to musical analysis. Throughout his career, Kroll received numerous awards and honors for his contributions to the world of music. In 1972, he was awarded a Fulbright Fellowship to study in Italy, and in 1980, he was awarded a Guggenheim Fellowship for his work in musicology. Kroll was also a recipient of the prestigious National Endowment for the Humanities Fellowship. One of the highlights of Kroll's career was his performance of Bach's Goldberg Variations at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. in 1985. The performance was widely acclaimed by critics and audiences alike, and it cemented Kroll's reputation as one of the foremost interpreters of Bach's music. Kroll continued to perform and teach throughout his career, and he was a beloved figure in the world of classical music. He taught at several universities, including the University of Washington, the University of California, Berkeley, and Boston University. Kroll was also a frequent guest lecturer and performer at music festivals and conferences around the world. In addition to his work as a performer and scholar, Kroll was also a passionate advocate for the arts. He served on the boards of several arts organizations, including the Seattle Symphony and the Boston Early Music Festival. Kroll was also a founding member of the American Harpsichord Society and served as its president from 1976 to 1978. Mark Kroll passed away on December 30, 2020, at the age of 80. His legacy as a performer, scholar, and advocate for the arts lives on through his recordings, writings, and the countless musicians he inspired and mentored throughout his career. Kroll's contributions to the world of classical music will continue to be celebrated and remembered for generations to come.

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