Biography

Based in Europe, pianist Guy Livingston was born in Knoxville, Tennessee. He has performed all over the world, notably as soloist with the Chicago Symphony, the Orchestre Nationale de France, and as a recitalist at the Centre Pompidou, Théâtre du Chatelet, Miller Theater, the Library of Congress, The Knitting Factory, and Lincoln Center. His best-selling first recording (Don't Panic) contained 60 one-minute premieres by composers from eighteen countries. Livingston's boldness, stamina, and virtuosity at the piano have earned him major coverage in Sports Illustrated, The New York Times, Le Monde, Gramophone, Diapason, and on National Public Radio. One of the foremost performers of George Antheil's music today, he organized the Paris Antheil Centennial Concert, and was Artistic Director for the George Antheil Festival in Trenton. Livingston has been the focus of two television documentaries on Antheil, as well as appearing in the film Bad Boy Made Good. He has recorded two CDs of Antheil's unpublished piano music. His world premiere recording of Antheil's 2nd piano concerto was released by New World Records. He has produced and directed radio features for Australian Broadcasting and France Musique, and hosts a weekly broadcast on ConcertZender radio. Livingston holds degrees with honors from Yale University, the New England Conservatory of Music, and the Royal Conservatory of the Netherlands.

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