Draft:Kevin Gorman (pianist)

Kevin Gorman (born 1992) is an American classical pianist and educator. He is known for his interpretations of contemporary classical repertoire, particularly the complete piano sonatas of American composer William Bland. His work has been noted for expressive range and technical proficiency, and for his focus on promoting modern American piano music.

Early life and education

Gorman began piano studies at the Cumberland Valley School of Music in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, at the age of four. He earned a Bachelor of Music degree from the Crane School of Music at the State University of New York at Potsdam, receiving multiple scholarships for performance. He holds a Master of Music degree from the Université de Montréal. He has also studied with pianist John O’Conor.

Career

Gorman has performed in North America and internationally. He received second prize at the Marian Garcia International Piano Competition and first prize (Grand Lauréat) at the Festival de Musique du Royaume in Saguenay, Québec. He has taught piano and chamber music at Dickinson College, Gettysburg College’s Sunderman Conservatory of Music, and the Cumberland Valley School of Music.

Gorman has recorded William Bland's 24 piano sonatas as part of an ongoing multi-volume project. The first two volumes were released by Bridge Records in 2021 and 2023, respectively. Volume 3 was released in 2025. His recordings have been broadcast on classical music stations including WTJU.

Reception

Gorman's performances and recordings have been reviewed by music publications:

• Gramophone described his playing as exhibiting "ardour and panache," with emphasis on technical facility and expressive detail.

• Fanfare Magazine wrote that his performances demonstrated "passion, technical facility and explosive tonality," referencing his focus on lesser-known American repertoire.

• Peabody Institute Magazine referred to the recordings as a notable contribution to contemporary piano literature.

• Reviews from Take Effect Reviews and The WholeNote noted the energy and color in Gorman's interpretations.

Selected discography

• William Bland: 24 Piano Sonatas, Volume 1 (Bridge Records, 2021)
• William Bland: 24 Piano Sonatas, Volume 2 (Bridge Records, 2023)
• William Bland: 24 Piano Sonatas, Volume 3 (Bridge Records, 2025)

External links

• Gettysburg College Faculty Profile
• Dickinson College Faculty Profile

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• 1992 births
• Living people
• American classical pianists
• American male pianists
• 21st-century American pianists
• 21st-century American male musicians
• Crane School of Music alumni
• Université de Montréal alumni
• Dickinson College faculty
• Gettysburg College faculty