Cory Smythe is a highly acclaimed classical music artist known for his exceptional skills as a pianist and composer. Born on December 17, 1980, in the United States, Smythe grew up in a family of musicians. His father was a jazz pianist, and his mother was a classical pianist. Smythe started playing the piano at a young age and quickly developed a passion for music. Smythe attended the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music, where he studied with renowned pianist Menahem Pressler. He later went on to earn a Master of Music degree from the University of Southern California Thornton School of Music, where he studied with pianist and composer Jeffrey Kahane. Smythe's career as a classical music artist began to take off in the early 2000s. He quickly gained recognition for his exceptional skills as a pianist and composer, and he began to receive invitations to perform at major music festivals and venues around the world. One of Smythe's most notable performances was at the 2012 Ojai Music Festival in California. He performed a solo piano recital that was widely praised by critics and audiences alike. The Los Angeles Times called his performance "spellbinding," and The New York Times described it as "a tour de force of virtuosity and musicality." Smythe has also performed with some of the world's leading orchestras, including the New York Philharmonic, the Los Angeles Philharmonic, and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. He has collaborated with many of the world's most renowned conductors, including Alan Gilbert, Esa-Pekka Salonen, and David Robertson. In addition to his work as a pianist, Smythe is also an accomplished composer. He has written music for a variety of ensembles, including chamber groups, orchestras, and solo performers. His compositions have been performed by some of the world's leading musicians, including violinist Jennifer Koh and cellist Joshua Roman. Smythe has received numerous awards and honors throughout his career. In 2011, he was awarded the prestigious Avery Fisher Career Grant, which is given to outstanding young musicians who show exceptional promise for a career in classical music. He was also a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize in Music in 2017 for his composition "Niobe." Smythe is known for his innovative approach to classical music. He is constantly pushing the boundaries of the genre, incorporating elements of jazz, rock, and other styles into his performances and compositions. He is also a passionate advocate for new music, and he has worked with many contemporary composers to premiere new works. Despite his many accomplishments, Smythe remains humble and dedicated to his craft. He continues to perform and compose at the highest level, and he is widely regarded as one of the most exciting and innovative classical music artists of his generation.

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