Theo
Piano
New York-based pianist Theo Rockas has been praised for his “bravura” playing in the New York Times. Theo maintains a deep relationship with contemporary music and has premiered works of many composers, including the renowned British composer Michael Finnissy’s “Could I sing with angels” in Carnegie Hall. He has performed electronic music by Catherine Lamb and Six Pianos by Steve Reich in Juilliard’s ChamberFest. He has also performed at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston and at the Aspen Music Festival. He is a mentor and head of 21st century music at the Artemisia Foundation. Theo graduated from The Juilliard School where he studied piano with Hung-Kuan Chen.
Theo is also passionate teacher, who enjoys working with his private students through West Amadeus Music Studio. He works with all ages and levels to help them achieve their musical goals and to help foster a love of music.