Dear Readers,
I’m proud to announce the creation of an all-new web presence for pianist and collaborative artist Andrew Kraus. Enjoy the website!
–Katherine Kellert Designer, Kellert Design Studios
“He is a fine pianist, a true artist, and a very rare combination of virtuoso and collaborator.” –In Dal Choi, Vocal Area Coordinator, James Madison University School of Music
“He is a brilliant player and astonishingly versatile.” –Lily Kraus, former Artist In Residence, Texas Christian University
“He is a strong pianist, with a solid virtuoso technique. In fact, I do not think there is anything he cannot do at a keyboard.” –Joan Dornemann, Assistant Conductor, The Metropolitan Opera
“..the pianist who listens.” –Robert Dick, Flutist & Recording Artist
“Andy has been a superb piano teacher (of the Josef Hofmann/Leopold Godowsky lineage) and a sublime accompanist… he demonstrated an amazing understanding of, and gift for, the interpretation of each style of music, idiomatically and periodically.” –Kenneth Moulton, President, Mantovani Production Associates
“I found Mr. Kraus to be a very sensitive musician, and I was greatly impressed with his flexibility, his brilliant pianism and his artistry.” –Frances Blaisdell, former Lecturer In Music, Stanford University
“The music was interpreted beautifully, incorporating an aggressive rhythmic style as well as sensitive, flawlessly executed melodic lines and runs. –Theresa Shykind, Downtown Piano Works, Frederick, MD
“His musicality, reliability and amazing technique make it a joy for me and my students to work with him… he is now the official accompanist and recording technician for my studio because I can count on the very best at all times from this fine musician.” –Donna Morse Dymond, Flute Instructor