Peter Nero at Ferguson Center for the Arts

A two-time Grammy Award-winning pianist, Peter Nero is known for his piano playing (and conducting), covering a range from classical concert repertoire to straight-ahead jazz. Juilliard trained, Nero leads his unrivaled pops orchestra blending classical, swing, Broadway, blues and jazz — all performed with virtuosity, authenticity and an inviting sense of humor. In 2009 he was honored with lifetime achievement awards from the American Federation of Musicians. As a Steinway artist for close to 50 years, he recently returned to New York’s Carnegie Hall to perform at a gala celebrating the 150th anniversary of Steinway with many noted pianists, including Dr...

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A two-time Grammy Award-winning pianist, Peter Nero is known for his piano playing (and conducting), covering a range from classical concert repertoire to straight-ahead jazz. Juilliard trained, Nero leads his unrivaled pops orchestra blending classical, swing, Broadway, blues and jazz — all performed with virtuosity, authenticity and an inviting sense of humor. In 2009 he was honored with lifetime achievement awards from the American Federation of Musicians. As a Steinway artist for close to 50 years, he recently returned to New York’s Carnegie Hall to perform at a gala celebrating the 150th anniversary of Steinway with many noted pianists, including Dr. Billy Taylor, Herbie Hancock and Michel Legrand.

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