About
Pianist Carolyn Enger is well known for presenting engaging and unique programs,
informed by a keen sense of identity, history, and personal connection. An acclaimed
recording artist, Carolyn’s 2013 Naxos recording of music by Ned Rorem, Piano Album I,
was selected by Anthony Tommasini as one of The New York Times’ “Best in Classical
Recordings.” A sought-after recitalist with an international itinerary, Carolyn has
presented programs at numerous prestigious venues including Carnegie Hall, The National Gallery of Art in Washington D.C., the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts at Lincoln Center, the Felicja Blumental Center in Tel Aviv, Michaeliskirche in Erfurt, and The National Gallery in Oslo.

Recent and upcoming highlights include celebrating Leonard Bernstein’s centennial with ArtsRock, celebrating Ned Rorem’s 95th year at Bruno Walter Auditorium, and performances at the 2019 Bach-Festival in Arnstadt, the Portuguese Synagogue in Amsterdam, the White Stork Synagogue in Wroclaw, and The German Consulate in New York City.

Ms. Enger’s performance of her popular American Miniatures program at the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts is also featured in Frederick Wiseman’s 2017 documentary, Ex Libris: The New York Public Library, which has its PBS premiere in
September 2018; excerpts from her recording of Arvo Pärt’s music were also among the
featured sound works used by Düsseldorf-based conceptual artist Mischa Kuball in his
exhibition res.o.nant at the Jewish Museum Berlin. She is a Steinway Artist