Gilbert Kalish

Equally at home in the classroom and concert hall, pianist Gilbert Kalish has introduced audiences to a range of modern works that are now considered standards of the repertory. A solo artist who has released over 100 recordings, he is likewise noted for his roles in chamber music ensembles and for his collaborations as an accompanist with soprano Dawn Upshaw, cellist Joel Krosnick, and above all, mezzo-soprano Jan DeGaetani. Born in New York City on July 1, 1935, Kalish attended Columbia University. His BA from Columbia in 1956 was augmented by studies at the Berkshire Musi...