Praised by The Philadelphia Inquirer as a "pianist of enormous talent" and The New York Times for "thrilling [and] triumphant" performances, pianist Henry Kramer is a musician of rare sensitivity who combines stylish programming with insightful and exuberant interpretations. An international prize winner, Mr. Kramer has been awarded the Avery Fisher Career Grant by Lincoln Center—one of the most coveted honors bestowed on young American soloists.

In addition to a thriving solo career, Kramer is a recording and performance collaborator with such musicians as Mathew Lipman and Jiyoon Lee and has appeared in recitals at the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, the Mainly Mozart Festival, the Mostly Mozart Festival, and La Jolla Music Society's Summerfest. His recording with violinist Lee on the Champs Hill label received four stars from BBC Music Magazine, and Gramophone UK praised Kramer's recording collaboration (Cedille Records) with violist Lipman for an "exemplary flexible partnership." Henry has also performed alongside Emmanuel Pahud, the Calidore and Pacifica Quartets, and Miriam Fried, as well as members of the Berlin Philharmonic and Orchestra of St. Luke's.

Kramer, a Steinway Artist, graduated from the Juilliard School, where he worked with Julian Martin and Robert McDonald, and received his Doctorate of Musical Arts from the Yale School of Music under the guidance of Boris Berman. His teachers trace a pedagogical lineage extending back to Beethoven, Chopin, and Busoni.

Henry Kramer Piano Masterclass at WWU

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 @ 4:00pm – 6:00pm (PST)

As part of the Sanford-Hill Piano Series, Henry Kramer presents this masterclass preceding his much anticipated concert.

Free

Sanford-Hill Piano Series: Henry Kramer

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 @ 7:30pm – 9:00pm (PST)

$21-$51 ($11-$51 WWU faculty/staff, $10-$51 music teacher, $0-$51 student)