Byron Schenkman
Schenkman, Byron | |
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| Birth name | Byron Schenkman |
| Born | 1966 |
| Origin | Lafayette, Indiana, United States |
| Genres | Classical Baroque |
| Occupation | Harpsichordist |
| Instrument(s) | Harpsichord Piano Fortepiano |
| Years active | 1981–present |
| Labels | Centaur Records, Wildboar Records, Loft Recordings, Dorian Recordings, Focus, Virgin Classics, Naxos Records, Boxwood Media, Matthews & Schenkman, CD Baby, BS&F Recordings, Acis Productions |
| Website | byronschenkman |
Byron Schenkman (born 1966) is an American harpsichordist, pianist, music director, and educator. Schenkman has recorded over 40 CDs and has won several awards and accolades. He co-founded the Seattle Baroque Orchestra, and was its artistic director. Schenkman currently directs a baroque and classical chamber music concert series, Sound Salon, formerly Byron Schenkman & Friends, and performs as a recitalist and concert soloist. He also performs with chamber music ensembles, and is a teacher and lecturer.