Jeffrey Cohen

American pianist Jeffrey Cohen continues to draw international attention for the brilliance and artistry of his interpretations.   Mr. Cohen has been praised by The New York Times for the “lucidity and poetry” of his playing.

Both as soloist and chamber musician, Mr. Cohen's performances have taken him to three different continents.  Recitals have included appearances for The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, Merkin Concert Hall, Bargemusic, the Phillips Collection, Mostly Music Series of Chicago, the St. Lawrence Center, and the National Arts Center of Ottawa. In the summers, Mr. Cohen has been a faculty member or guest artist at major festivals including the Bowdoin Summer Music Festival, Waterloo Music Festival, Aria International Summer Academy, Orford Festival, the Texas Music Festival and the Seoul Summer Music Camp.  He is currently a member of piano faculty at the Casalmaggiore International Festival in Italy

As a recording artist, Mr. Cohen's debut compact disc, a collection of French chamber music, received critical acclaim in Fanfare magazine.  His playing is also featured on a world premiere recording of works by the French organ composer Jean Hure with Le Groupe de Chambre de Montreal.  Mr. Cohen has performed for broadcasts on National Public Radio’s “Performance Today,”  the CBC Radio Network, Radio Canada, Radio France and WQXR.

In addition to his concert activities, Mr. Cohen's teaching gifts have established him as a leading piano pedagogue of his generation.  His students have won prizes in major competitions, perform in prestigious venues worldwide and enjoy successful careers as teacher/performers.  Mr. Cohen is currently piano professor and a member of the artist faculty at the Manhattan School of Music in New York City.  He has given master classes and workshops at the Jacobs School of Music at Indiana University, the Central Conservatory in Beijing, the American Conservatory at Fontainebleau, Barnard College, University of San Jose, Wilfrid Laurier University and throughout Korea and Taiwan.

A native of Tucson, Mr. Cohen studied at Indiana University where he worked with noted pianist Menahem Pressler and received the coveted Battista Memorial Award.  He is a past Laureate of the Beethoven Foundation and a prizewinner of the Sherman-Clay Steinway Piano Competition. He resides in Manhattan with his wife, violinist Lucie Robert, and their son, Jeremy.
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