The American pianist Matthew Odell has won acclaim for performances of a wide range of repertoire as a solo recitalist, soloist with orchestra, and chamber musician.  He has been hailed as “excellent” by the New York Times and “brilliant . . . playing with total commitment and real abandon” by Gramophone.  His performances have taken him to Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, the Kennedy Center, and throughout the United States, Europe, and Asia.

Deeply committed to strengthening the ties between today’s composers and audiences, Mr. Odell frequently premieres works written for him and has worked with many prominent composers, including Pierre Boulez, John Corigliano, Ned Rorem, Mark Adamo, Michel Merlet, and Robert Aldridge.  He has performed the complete piano music of Messiaen, Boulez, Carter, Michel Merlet, and John Adams, and in 2019 released his debut album Connections: The Music of Messiaen and his Students on Albany Records.  Mr. Odell teaches at The Juilliard School, where he received his doctoral degree.  For more information please visit www.matthewodell.com.

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