“…one of the most promising
performers of the 21st century,
so much so that no one would
doubt that he may well become
a figure of worldwide prominence.”

LA NUEVA ESPANA


DARRETT ZUSKO

Still in his early twenties and rapidly establishing himself as one of the most exciting young artists of the new generation, Canadian pianist Darrett Zusko continues to garner much critical acclaim wherever he performs. “Clearly a phenom…” raves The Cincinnati Enquirer, he has been lauded for his “powerful technique and sonority” (La Presse) and his “exceptional musicality and virtuosity” (La Nueva España).

Having been engaged by such noted symphonic ensembles as the Cincinnati, Montréal, and Toronto Symphony Orchestras, in addition to the Ottawa Symphony, Niagara Symphony and Louisiana Philharmonic under the batons of JoAnn Falletta, Victor Feldbrill, Jacques Lacombe, Erich Kunzel and John Morris Russell to name but a few, Mr. Zusko is fast becoming one of Canada’s most sought-after soloists.

Recent and upcoming season highlights include recital tours for Jeunesses Musicales of Canada and under the auspices of Debut Atlantic, appearing as guest artist at major festivals including the Festival of the Sound, MusicFest Vancouver (formerly Festival Vancouver), and the Festival de Lanaudière, as well as collaborating with a number of well-known chamber ensembles including the Allegri and Borealis String Quartets. As an artist frequently heard on CBC Radio and Radio-Canada broadcasts, Mr. Zusko has been featured on such shows as In Performance, Symphony Hall, Next!, and Music Around Us. Notable venues he has performed at with orchestra and in recital include Place des Arts, Roy Thomson Hall, Massey Hall, Glenn Gould Studio, Salle Pierre-Mercure, and the St. Lawrence Centre for the Performing Arts among many others.

A winner of numerous prestigious awards, Darrett Zusko was a top prizewinner at the Montréal International Musical Competition and the New Orleans International Piano Competition, and also won the first prize and people’s choice award at the Canadian Music Competitions International Stepping Stone, and first prizes at both the Bartók-Kabalevsky-Prokofiev and Oberlin International Piano Competitions.

An enthusiastic supporter of Canadian music, Darrett Zusko’s debut album showcases the solo piano works of the late Torontonian Oskar Morawetz and was released in April 2009 to great critical acclaim on the Centrediscs label. Having also been privileged to work with the well-known composer Harry Somers shortly before his death, Mr. Zusko premiered his final work for solo piano and has recently recorded it for Centrediscs’ ‘A Window on Somers’ series of recordings.

Born inWindsor Ontario in 1984, Darrett Zusko took an interest to the piano at the early age of four and soon began his formal training with Dr. Gregory Butler. Following a number of years of study with renowned pianist Ronald Turini (himself a student of the legendary Vladimir Horowitz), Zusko decided to pursue his training in New York City at the celebrated Juilliard School, where he worked with Julian Martin. He has also studied with Anton Kuerti, Matti Raekallio, Jerome Lowenthal, Marek Jablonski and Leon Fleisher.

Mr. Zusko is a Yamaha Artist. Visit http://www.darrettzusko.com/

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