Student Bio: Yuval Cohen
Israeli pianist Yuval Cohen, a current student in the Ph.D. program in Piano Performance at NYU Steinhardt, joined the Rubin Conservatory of Music while attending the Hebrew University Secondary High School, where he majored in Music, Mathematics and Physics. After completing three years compulsory military service, he began his studies at New York’s Mannes College of Music, where he obtained his Bachelors and Master’s degrees. During the years 2001-2004, he lived in Vienna, serving on the piano faculty at the Vienna International School, working as a vocal coach, and guest teaching at the Bruckner Conservatory Jazz. During 2005-2006, he completed two Artist Diploma degrees at SUNY-Purchase in classical piano and jazz studies, while serving as an assistant professor in the piano department.
Yuval Cohen has toured widely throughout Europe, North America, and Israel, performing at venues including Kennedy Center (Washington DC), the Cathedral of St. John the Divine (New York), and the De Young Museum (San Francisco). He has been invited to participate in festivals, including the Isaac Stern Young Artist Program and the Tel-Hai International Master Classes (both, Israel), Banff Music Festival (Canada), and the Cervantino Festival (Mexico). Yuval Cohen's doctoral studies in Piano Performance at NYU Steinhardt are highlighted with his piano study
with Dr. Marilyn Nonken.
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