Pianist Jonathan Bass appears frequently throughout the United States as soloist and chamber musician. He has been featured on National Public Radio, and his first CD was praised by Gramophone Magazine. He has appeared as concerto soloist with numerous orchestras, made his New York debut at Weill Hall as First Prize-winner of the 1993 Joanna Hodges International Piano Competition, and has performed recitals internationally in China, Israel, Lithuania, Japan, Poland, Russia, and Spain. Collaborative highlights include guest appearances with the Boston Symphony Chamber Players at Ozawa Hall in Tanglewood and at Jordan Hall in Boston, recitals with violinist Joseph Silverstein, and recitals with many past and present members of the Boston Symphony. As pianist of the Walden Chamber Players, founded in 1997, he has performed extensively in residencies and concert series throughout the country. His other awards include first prize in the 1989 American Pianists Association Beethoven Fellowship Competition and first prize in the 1984 American National Chopin Competition. He was also awarded the Bronze Medal and the Mozart Prize at the 1987 Robert Casadesus International Piano Competition.
