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In solo, chamber, and orchestral concerts in Canada, the United States, Europe, and Scandinavia, James Parker reveals technical prowess alongside subtle artistry. Celebrated by audiences and critics alike, he has performed with major Canadian orchestras and given recitals across North America. James studied under Lee Kum-Sing at the Vancouver Academy of Music and received his Bachelor of Music degree from the University of British Columbia in 1985. Over the following decade, he attended the Banff Centre, studying piano under Marek Jablonski and chamber music with Lorand Fenyves. James went on to the Juilliard School in New York, studying with the legendary pedagogue Adele Marcus, earning a Master of Music degree in 1987 and Doctor of Musical Arts degree in 1992. During this time, he was a finalist and prize winner in the Montréal International and Gina Bachauer International Piano Competitions. Dr. Parker was an Associate Professor at Wilfrid Laurier University from 1996 until he joined the Faculty of Music at the University of Toronto as the Rupert E. Edwards Chair in Piano Performance. Jamie is a member of Gryphon Trio, one of Canada’s preeminent chamber music ensembles, known to CBC listeners, nominated for Juno Awards, and has toured various parts of the world, while also maintaining a residency in Toronto where he commissions works from Canada’s composers.
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