Raves and Recommendations

DETROIT SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Detroit, Michigan
In this age which lacks arts education in general, Jeffrey Siegel's Keyboard Conversations are a welcome addition to everyone's concert calendar. His presentation and performance add immeasurably to the listener's understanding of how and why a piece of music exists. I can't think of anyone who does this kind of programming better.
Leonard Slatkin, Music Director

NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY
Evanston, Illinois
In a hectic and ever changing world, some things remain constant: the moon and stars, brisk Fall days and, of course, Jeffrey Siegel's Keyboard Conversations series. There has never been another like Jeffrey and his audience continues to be ever faithful. Thirty-five years on Chicago's North Shore and the conversation continues…
Richard Van Kleeck, Executive Director, Pick-Staiger Concert Hall

McCALLUM THEATRE
Palm Desert, California
Jeffrey Siegel is a rare combination of talents. He is an outstanding musician and certainly one of the finest pianists of his generation. In fact, to be able to showcase a pianist of his stature in our theatre is a rare opportunity. But Jeffrey has an additional talent that is quite unique. He talks to the audience and the audience listens. Jeffrey has a way of communicating to the audience that is intelligent yet completely natural. He speaks from the heart. He is able to engage both young and old, wrapping them in the warmth of both the music and his personality.
Mitchell Gershenfeld
Director of Presentations and Theater Operations

DOUBLEDAY BROADWAY PUBLISHING GROUP
New York City
Not since the golden days of Leonard Bernstein has a musician with equal verbal and musical skills attempted to engage, inform, educate and thrill us as Jeffrey Siegel does in his masterful and entertaining Keyboard Conversations.
Stephen Rubin, President and Publisher

GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY
Fairfax, Virginia
I can count the artists on one hand whom I have resolved to present every year of every season I produce "no matter what, no matter where" - and Jeffrey Siegel accounts for at least three fingers on that hand. Jeffrey reveals the timeless value of each work he selects for his recitals. His joyful, insightful Keyboard Conversations move Jeffrey beyond the status of an excellent concert artist, connecting him with his audience almost as a member of the family. Keyboard Conversations are entertainment at its best, art at its finest, education at its core.
William Reeder, Dean, College of Visual and Performing Arts

KIMMEL CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
As we embark on our second season (with, by the way, many new ticket buyers before the series even resumes), I look forward to our concerts together with great anticipation.
Mervon Mehta, Vice President for Programming and Education

SCOTTSDALE CENTER FOR THE ARTS
Scottsdale, Arizona
Now celebrating a 25th season, Keyboard Conversations are our most eagerly subscribed series! These programs attract and expand audiences, making classical music more accessible to all.
Kathy Hotchner, Director of Performing Arts

CLEVELAND STATE UNIVERSITY
Cleveland, Ohio
Through his Keyboard Conversations, Jeffrey Siegel has brought an intelligent and sensitive understanding of important music to our campus for more than a decade. I wouldn't miss him for the world.
Michael Schwartz, President, Cleveland State University

THE JUILLIARD SCHOOL
New York City
Jeffrey Siegel is that rare artist who can combine a superb performance with an illuminating, inspiring, educational experience. Keyboard Conversations are truly a treasure that will delight music lovers everywhere.
Yoheved Kaplinsky, Chair, Piano Department

HAMLINE UNIVERSITY / THE SCHUBERT CLUB, co-presenters
Saint Paul, Minnesota
Jeffrey Siegel is the consummate artist! His insights and interpretations serve only to enhance the listening enjoyment of ardent concert-goers, who find that he never sacrifices artistic intelligence for the sake of mere entertainment. At the same time, his sense of humor and ability to communicate captivate classical music newcomers, who are delighted that they took the risk!
Georgia Lauritzen, Director, Sundin Music Hall, Hamline University

JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER
San Francisco, California
Jeffrey Siegel's Keyboard Conversations are a wonderful vehicle for introducing audiences to the classical piano repertoire. They are engaging, entertaining and educational without begin pedantic or academic. His audience interaction provides outstanding added value to his brilliant music-making.
Lenore D. Naxon, Director
Eugene and Elinor Friend Center for the Arts

PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY
State College, Pennsylvania
Through his informative insights, wit and fine interpretations, Siegel breaks down the barriers - both imagined and real - between artist and audience, composer and listener. Siegel incorporates both the classics of the repertoire and little-known piano treasures, weaving together programs that are interesting, informative and stimulating and that always leave us wanting to hear even more.
George Trudeau, Director
Center for the Performing Arts