Pianofest Masterclass: Dr. Eva Polgar
From the venue:
Critics praise Éva Polgár for her “intelligent interpretations” (Funzine Magazine) and “emotional power” (New York Concert Review). She has performed across the Americas, Europe, and Asia, appearing at prestigious venues including Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center, and the Leipzig Gewandhaus. Her concerto performances include collaborations with renowned conductors such as Okko Kamu and Tamás Vásáry.
Polgár’s solo album Liszt: Harmonies patriotiques et religieuses was released under Hunnia Records. She was featured on BBC World Service’s The Forum as a Liszt expert and has won top prizes in competitions such as the Los Angeles International Liszt Competition (LAILC).
A dedicated educator and adjudicator, Polgár has led masterclasses and served on juries at events including LAILC, the Bogotá International Piano Festival, Southeastern Piano Festival, and Pacific Stars International Piano Competition. She holds degrees from the Franz Liszt Academy, Sibelius Academy, and a Doctor of Musical Arts from the University of North Texas.
She is on faculty at East Tennessee State University, president of the Appalachian Music Teachers Association, co-director of LAILC, and a board member of the American Liszt Society.
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- Clarkston Campus
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Pianofest Masterclass: Dr. Eva Polgar | 09/22/2025 4:00 PM