Susan Merdinger and Friends

Ukrainian-American cellist Nazar Dzhuryn’s playing has been described as “captivating and inspiring”. Steinway Artist Susan Merdinger’s performances have been hailed as “atmospheric and ethereal” and “virtuosic and refined”. Nazar is a graduate of the Moscow Conservatory where he studied under Igor Gavrysh. Susan is a protege of several pianist “legends”, including Claude Frank and Constance Keene, with whom she studied at Yale University and the Manhattan School of Music. She is a Winner of The American Prize, two Gold Medals in the Global Music Awards, and Winner of the Artists International Young Musicians Competition and Distinguished Artist Award. Pianist and Organist, Steve Greene, is the Duo Piano partner of Susan Merdinger for over 40 years since they first met at the Yale School of Music. They are First Prize Winners of the Bradshaw and Buono International Piano Competition, Duo Piano First Prize. John Teti is an adult student of Susan Merdinger.