Eric Himy

Classic pianist Eric Himy's performances have been described by the New York Times as "flawlessly poised, elegant and brilliant." In 2008 Himy was invited by the Bernstein family to celebrate the 90th anniversary tribute concert to Leonard Bernstein at the Lukas Foss Music Festival in the Hamptons. He has played since age 6 and was performing concerti by age 15. He received a Master of Music degree from Juilliard School. Himy has won the Gold Medal at the 1988 World Piano Competition, the Kosciuszko Chopin Prize in New York and the Milosz Magin International Competition in Paris. A champion of contemporary composers, Mr. Himy commissioned Gargoyles by the American composer Lowell Liebermann and played its world premiere at his debut recital in Lincoln Center's Alice Tully Hall.