Dr. Leslie Kinton

Biography

Leslie Kinton is a prominent professor of piano performance at Western University, recognized as one of Canada's best-known and most sought-after chamber musicians. He has a rich educational background, having studied with distinguished mentors in both Canada and the United States. Kinton holds a Ph.D. in music theory from the University of Toronto, specializing in Schenkerian analysis. His dissertation features an exhaustive study of Dvořák's Symphony No. 7. As a member of the Anagnoson & Kinton piano duo, Kinton has performed extensively across North America, Europe, and Asia, collaborating with major orchestras and participating in significant cultural events and festivals. His duo has recorded nine albums and has been featured on various radio programs globally. Kinton’s contributions to the field of music have been recognized with numerous awards, including his designation as an Honorary Fellow of the Royal Conservatory of Music—a prestigious accolade acknowledging extraordinary contributions to arts and culture in Canada. In addition to his performance career, Kinton is a founding member of the Artists Royal Conservatory (ARC), a resident chamber ensemble at the Glenn Gould School, and remains active in teaching and mentoring the next generation of musicians.

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