Charles Fierro, Piano

Charles Fierro has made concert tours for the National Endowment for the Arts and the California Arts Council and has given more than 25 concerto performances, in addition to other recitals and concerts. His debut for Nonesuch Records was named “Critics’ Choice” for five consecutive months by High Fidelity Magazine, and his recording of the piano music of Aaron Copland was made under the auspices of the composer himself. Current plans include recordings of Hindemith's "Three Piano Sonatas" and "Ludus Tonalis." As Professor of Music at California State University Northridge, he received the Distinguished Teaching Award.  An experienced adjudicator, he is known for his inspiring masterclasses. Mr. Fierro studied piano with Lillian Steuber, Adele Marcus and Joanna Graudan, and holds a Doctorate of Music "with Distinction" from the University of Southern California.