A native of China, pianist Nana Shi is a sought-after performer, collaborator, and educator. She has recently performed with world class musicians such as Joseph Lin, Lucy Shelton, Da Capo Chamber Players, and Momenta Quartet, among others. Based in New York City, her recent engagements include performances at Carnegie Hall, Merkin Hall, Roerich Museum, Tenri Cultural Institute, and Chelsea Music Festival. 2018 marks the beginning of a few new endeavors. She has been invited to give a toy piano recital with violinist Alex Shiozaki at NY Public Library and a solo recital for piano and electronics at SUNY New Paltz.
As a recital collaborator, Nana enjoys performing with both vocalists and instrumentalists after serving as a collaborative pianist at Cincinnati Conservatory of Music, Bronx Opera, Banff Centre’s summer program, and most recently Interlochen Arts Camp. She frequently performs alongside her husband and violinist Alex Shiozaki. The Shiozaki Duo enjoys bringing refreshing programs with a focus in contemporary music and underrepresented works. They have also brought many educational projects to schools, libraries, and festivals.
Nana holds a Doctor of Musical Arts degree from SUNY Stony Brook under the tutelage of Gil Kalish and Bachelor of Music and Master of Music degrees from University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music. Her previous mentors include Eugene & Elizabeth Pridonoff and William Black. She is an alumna of Sarasota Chamber Music Festival (2007), Kneisel Hall Chamber Music Festival (2008), and Tanglewood Music Center (2010-2012). Currently living in NYC, Nana teaches as an adjunct professor at SUNY New Paltz and serves as a staff accompanist of the Juilliard School's Preparatory Division.
As a recital collaborator, Nana enjoys performing with both vocalists and instrumentalists after serving as a collaborative pianist at Cincinnati Conservatory of Music, Bronx Opera, Banff Centre’s summer program, and most recently Interlochen Arts Camp. She frequently performs alongside her husband and violinist Alex Shiozaki. The Shiozaki Duo enjoys bringing refreshing programs with a focus in contemporary music and underrepresented works. They have also brought many educational projects to schools, libraries, and festivals.
Nana holds a Doctor of Musical Arts degree from SUNY Stony Brook under the tutelage of Gil Kalish and Bachelor of Music and Master of Music degrees from University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music. Her previous mentors include Eugene & Elizabeth Pridonoff and William Black. She is an alumna of Sarasota Chamber Music Festival (2007), Kneisel Hall Chamber Music Festival (2008), and Tanglewood Music Center (2010-2012). Currently living in NYC, Nana teaches as an adjunct professor at SUNY New Paltz and serves as a staff accompanist of the Juilliard School's Preparatory Division.
Photo credits: Jiyang Chen Photography, Alex Shiozaki
