Michael Arnowitt (born in Boston, Massachusetts) is an American classical and jazz pianist and political activist. He briefly attended Yale University before graduating from Goddard College.[1] Arnowitt lived in Montpelier, Vermont for 32 years and, since 2017, divides his time between there and Toronto, Ontario.[2][3] A documentary film about his life, Beyond 88 Keys: The Music of Michael Arnowitt (directed by Susan Bettmann),[4] premiered at the 2004 Green Mountain Film Festival and was awarded the 2004 Goldstone Award by the Vermont Film Commission.[5][6] Arnowitt is vision-impaired due to retinitis pigmentosa.[7][8]
Michael Arnowitt | |
|---|---|
| Born | Boston, Massachusetts |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | Yale University |
| Alma mater | Goddard College |
| Occupation(s) | classical, jazz pianist, political activist |
References
edit- ^ Brown, Alex (December 26, 2012). "Pianist Michael Arnowitt celebrates 50 with a birthday concert". Seven Days (VT). Retrieved November 21, 2020.
- ^ Hallenbeck, Brent (March 2, 2017). "Michael Arnowitt to play farewell concert". Burlington Free Press. Retrieved March 31, 2018.
- ^ Lowestaff, Jim (September 8, 2018). "Pianist Michael Arnowitt: A Vermont favorite returns for a visit". Rutland Herald. Retrieved May 30, 2019.
- ^ Beyond 88 Keys: The Music of Michael Arnowitt, retrieved March 30, 2018
- ^ Brown, Tom (September 9, 2018). "The Fantastic Voyage Home: Michael Arnowitt Returns to Barre Opera House". Montpelier (VT) Bridge. Retrieved November 21, 2020.
- ^ "Catalog of films", White Rock Productions.
- ^ Lilly, Amy (February 4, 2015). "Michael Arnowitt's Beethoven Project Comes to an End". Seven Days (VT). Retrieved November 21, 2020.
- ^ Nemethy, Andrew (December 24, 2012). "Arnowitt holds gala to showcase the musical life". VTdigger.org. Retrieved November 21, 2020.
External links
edit- Official website
- "Michael Arnowitt: A Pianist Worthy of Greater Notice" (Classical Voice of New England 2008)
- Beyond 88 Keys: The Music of Michael Arnowitt (The Battle of White Plains Theater)
- 2018 jazz album Sweet Spontaneous
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