John Mortensen, Pianist and Improviser

Guest artist John Mortensen will demonstrate the process of historical improvisation - the spontaneous creation of concert music in the styles of various historical eras - and explain the pathways by which today's music students can acquire this ability. Mortensen is the author of Improvising Fugue and The Pianist's Guide to Historic Improvisation, a Fulbright Scholar, Steinway Artist, and piano professor. For all instrumentalists and singers.