Curated by Donald Wagner, a member of the College of Performing Arts Board of Governors of The New School, this concert will feature the original works of Carl Czerny, student of Beethoven and Liszt’s only piano teacher, whose significance as a composer and pedagogue is poorly understood even today. Though most famous for his piano exercises, Czerny was also a composer of great depth and creativity. In addition, we will hear original works and transcriptions by several of Czerny’s most prominent students - and their students- to demonstrate his far-reaching influence on the development of the piano literature.

The music will be performed by the extraordinary young artists of Mannes School of Music. Mr. Wagner will also offer commentary in between the pieces, providing color and context on the composers and their music.

About the College of Performing Arts at The New School

At the College of Performing Arts, our renowned schools of drama, jazz, and classical music come together to form a progressive creative center at the heart of The New School. Here performing arts students have opportunities for collaboration, innovative education, and world-class performances, and work across disciplines to become a force of new artistry.

Established in the fall of 2015, The New School’s College of Performing Arts brings together Mannes School of Music, the iconic 100-year-old conservatory; the legendary School of Jazz and Contemporary Music; and the innovative and groundbreaking School of Drama.

As part of The New School, students and faculty at the College of Performing Arts experience a supportive and rigorous environment with opportunities to collaborate with colleagues in a wide array of disciplines, from the visual arts and fashion design to the social sciences to public policy and advocacy and more.