Miriam Brickman

Miriam Brickman is a pianist of unusual creativity and range. A graduate of the Juilliard School, She has reached international stature as the innovator of a unique program in which she creates dramatizations in the original languages (French, Italian, German, Spanish and dialects) of the literary sources that inspired many composers. She explores the links between music and the sister arts: The New York Times wrote of her Lincoln Center recital “It was indeed an unusual event to be greeted by an exhibition of contemporary painting and sculpture related to the music inside.

She performs chamber music throughout the world and is a frequent soloist with orchestras. Among the numerous new works she has premiered, many have been composed especially for her.

Ms. Brickman is active both in the United States and internationally as a chamber musician. She is also a soloist with many orchestras, including the Moscow Philharmonic and the Brooklyn Philharmonic, under the baton of Maxim Shostakovich and Lukas Foss. Her four Southeast Asian tours, endorsed by the U.S. Information Service, included performances in Hong Kong, the Philippines, Singapore and Indonesia. She has been broadcast on the BBC, WQXR, WNYC, Radio Hong Kong, Radio Prague, and Radio Moscow. She has been invited to Russia four times since 1991, including for a concert featuring the music of her husband, the English composer Richard Senator.

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In addition, Ms. Brickman has been invited to give classical recitals on luxury cruise ships all over the world. She has made more than 40 transatlantic crossings on the Queen Elizabeth 2 and performs regularly for Princess Cruises. Some of her theatrical work has included serving as producer and musical director at many theaters, including the Tappen Zee Playhouse, the Houseman Theatre in New York, and the Noel Coward production of A Marvelous Party.

Ms. Brickman has completed two commercial recordings, which include piano and poetry, entitled “Music and Words & Music”, Spring changes (the solo and chamber music of Ronald Senator), and Toy Box” with the Story of Babar the Little Elephant with four children’s suites by Ronald Senator.

Reviews for Miriam Brickman

The New York Times:

“Totally absorbing…impressive, clear distinction between many musical styles. Technically assured, sensitively nuanced and poetically detailed. A decisive musical temperament.”

London Times:

“Unmistakably genuine fellow-feeling for poets and composers alike. Particularly sensitive to tone and detailed verbal inflexion.”

Albany Times Union:

“Prodigious technique and a dramatic performer”

Croydon Advertiser:

“Skillful handling of the dual role of pianist and narrator. Wonderfully lyrical and impassioned.”

Long Island Press:

“A most expressive interpretation. Beautifully sensitive.”