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Profile: Mary Sauer
Principal Pianist, Chicago Symphony Orchestra
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In addition to her many professional DePaul graduates, Ms. Sauer's private studio, now in the Fine Arts Building of Chicago, has produced many concert pianists, conductors, music directors, and high school and university teachers worldwide.Her unique teaching approach solves problems of tension which frees the individual's inner musicality and artistry.Currently, Mary Sauer is a member of the Advisory Board for New Music School of Chicago.
Born in Kenosha, Wisconsin, Ms. Sauer received both bachelor's and master's performance degrees from the Chicago Musical College; her teachers have included mentor Rudolph Ganz, William Kapell, Irene Schneidmann, and Mollie Margolies.
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Ms. Sauer, now in her 48th season with the CSO, not only is the first and only full-time keyboardist in the 116-year history of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, but she pioneered the development and establishment of the first position of its kind in any symphony orchestra.In her popular lecture, "The Many Faces of the Orchestral Keyboardist," she elaborates on the interesting scope of this position.Ms. Sauer also holds the distinction of being the second female to hold a principal chair in the CSO.
Much in demand as a soloist, recitalist, chamber musician, lecturer and for master classes, Ms. Sauer frequently performs as guest artist with other orchestras.In addition, she had a long association with the Peninsula Music Festival in Wisconsin, performing as soloist for 18 consecutive seasons.
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Ms. Sauer received the Governor's Award of the Chicago Chapter of the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences for her contributions in education, performance, and recording, and for her many years as the Orchestra's keyboardist.She also has received the honor of being appointed to the International Roster of Steinway Artists.
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Mary SauerPrincipal PianistChicago Symphony Orchestra