Wednesday Nov 5, 2014
RECITAL HALL - COULTER BUILDING
This recital will feature works for solo piano by contemporary American composers, including Joan Tower, Jennifer Higdon, Stephen Dankner, and Michael Torke. It will also include preludes newly composed for Dr. Roadfeldt in 2014 by Kirk O'Riordan, Kala Pierson, Tony Donofrio, Dan Perttu, and Alan Theisen. Holly Roadfeldt holds degrees in piano performance from the Eastman School of Music, Indiana University, and the University of Colorado in Boulder. She made her orchestral debut with the Toledo Symphony Orchestra at the age of 13 and she continues to be an active solo pianist and chamber musician performing standard and eclectic recital programs in the United States, Europe, and Asia. Recent honors include participation in the World International Competition held in Santa Fe, New Mexico during the fall of 2007 as one of twelve selected pianists. A dedicated performer of contemporary music, Holly has premiered over 75 solo and chamber works. She teaches at Lafayette College, has a private studio in New York City and serves as master piano faculty with distinction at The Music School of Delaware.