Jack Kurutz, Piano

A native of New York, Jack Kurutz is a recitalist, chamber musician, and advocate of contemporary classical music. He is a founding member of the Living Room Chamber Music Project, which aims to make live music accessible and enjoyable by bringing performances from the concert stage into the home. Recently he has begun performing with Piano 4te Ensemble, concertizing and commissioning music for four pianos. Mr. Kurutz received his undergraduate degree from the University of Miami, and earned his Master of Music from New England Conservatory. In 2005, Kurutz completed an Artist Diploma from Carnegie Mellon University.

In September 2007, Mr. Kurutz won First Prize, Artist Division, in the Liszt-Garrison International Piano Competition sponsored by the Baltimore-Washington Chapter of the American Liszt Society. Additionally, he was awarded a prize for the best interpretation of a Franz Liszt composition. He was a finalist in the 2009 Simone Belsky Competition and the 2010 Steinway Society of Massachusetts Competition. In addition to maintaining a large private piano studio, he currently holds a teaching position at Pittsburgh CAPA 6-12.

Upcoming Concert: (S)Heroes June 8, 2024