Aaron Diehl

A supremely talented pianist with “an organic, sophisticated approach” (DownBeat), Aaron Diehl’s multilayered artistry resides in both the classical and jazz realms. As one of the preeminent interpreters of the Great American Songbook, Diehl was named a Cole Porter Fellow by the American Pianists Association. He performs with some of the world’s leading orchestras and continues to release critically acclaimed albums. In his Meany debut, he presents a curated program featuring Black American composers of sacred and secular music.

Melodic precision, harmonic erudition, and elegant restraint
— The New York Times

The ENCORE+ digital program for this performance is available to READ ONLINE

PROGRAM 

WILLIAM GRANT STILL Seven Traceries

MARGARET BONDS Troubled Waters

MARY LOU WILLIAMS Zodiac Suite

DUKE ELLINGTON New World A-Comin’

Piano Series generously underwritten by Sven and Melinda Bitners in memory of Dagmara Bitners and by Sally Kincaid​