Linda Smith
"Linda Smith's varied
and well-played . . . program of Brahms's late Vier Klavierstücke, Bach's
Partita No. 4 and Chopin's Barcarolle, Op. 60 is straight stuff. What makes her [compact] disc special is the
inclusion of Samuel Barber's Piano Sonata.
In hindsight, Barber's may be the perfect post-modern sonata with
Baroque bits bumping up against jazz dissonance. Smith handles it all comfortably . . . " (Willamette Week) Ms. Smith has performed standard solo and
chamber music to audiences nationally for over 20 years. Linda Smith is known for her colorful musical
interpretation, sincere warmth, and solid technique. Her 1999 release of her first CD, Unveiled, was received with critical
acclaim. Recent engagements included
appearances at
Ms. Smith earned a Doctor of
Musical Arts from the
Dr. Smith is a well-known
artist-teacher and clinician. She presents workshops and master classes in
which her warm style and musical insight create an enjoyable experience for
all.