Paul Barnes (pianist)
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Paul Barnes is an American pianist. He concentrates particularly on the work of Liszt
; Barnes also has worked extensively with Philip Glass
, whose Piano Concerto No. 2
he premiered in 2004 at the Lied Center for Performing Arts
. Barnes teaches at University of Nebraska-Lincoln school of music. He also teaches summer courses at the Vienna International Piano Academy.
Franz Liszt
Franz Liszt ; ), was a 19th-century Hungarian composer, pianist, conductor, and teacher.Liszt became renowned in Europe during the nineteenth century for his virtuosic skill as a pianist. He was said by his contemporaries to have been the most technically advanced pianist of his age...
; Barnes also has worked extensively with Philip Glass
Philip Glass
Philip Glass is an American composer. He is considered to be one of the most influential composers of the late 20th century and is widely acknowledged as a composer who has brought art music to the public .His music is often described as minimalist, along with...
, whose Piano Concerto No. 2
Piano Concerto No. 2 (Glass)
The Piano Concerto No. 2 was written by Philip Glass in 2004. It is also called the Piano Concerto No. 2: After Lewis and Clark, due to its musical representation of the American pioneers...
he premiered in 2004 at the Lied Center for Performing Arts
Lied Center for Performing Arts
The Lied Center for Performing Arts is a state-of-the-art performing arts facility located in Lincoln, Nebraska, USA that opened in 1990. It is part of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and is used for various events, including orchestra, theatre, and speakers.The Center consists of 5 separate...
. Barnes teaches at University of Nebraska-Lincoln school of music. He also teaches summer courses at the Vienna International Piano Academy.