Cambridge, MA -
Charlie returned to school from NYC on February 2.

Harvard for Haiti Benefit Concert
February 12, 2010, 7pm

Charlie will perform at the Harvard for Haiti Benefit Concert, to be held at Sanders Theatre of Harvard University. The concert, including performances by violinist Ryu Goto, jazz pianist Malcolm Campbell, and dancer Merritt Moore, will donate all ticket proceeds to Partners in Health, a nonprofit group working with Haiti, thanks to both Harvard and the Harvard Office of the Arts, which are underwriting all production expenses so that this is possible.

A live, online feed will be broadcast so that people worldwide can join in on the event to help Haiti recover from the recent devastating earthquake.

More information can be found on the official Harvard for Haiti Benefit Concert Facebook Event Page and in an article from The Harvard Gazette.

Inaugural Concert of The Charlie Albright Piano at Corbet Hall Scheduled
December 30, 2009

Charlie will debut the newly-purchased Charlie Albright Piano in a solo concert at Corbet Hall of the Centralia College on March 27, 2010 at 7:30pm. The concert is sponsored by the Centralia College Foundation.

As one of three concert appearances in Washington State in Charlie's 2009-2010 concert season, this concert will take place two weeks after a guest artist performance of the Mozart Piano Concerto in D minor with the Olympia Symphony Orchestra on March 14, 2010 at 7pm. For more information on these performances, please see the 2009-2010 Concert Season.

Charlie Albright Piano Purchased from the Centralia College Foundation's Charlie Albright Piano Project
December 23, 2009

The Charlie Albright Piano Project, run by the Centralia College Foundation, celebrates the purchase of a new 9-foot Model D Steinway piano for the Corbet Hall of the Centralia College, Charlie's alma mater (Class of 2007, Associate of Science). The new piano, dedicated to Charlie by the Centralia College, will be used for professional concerts. The inaugural concert, given by Charlie Albright, will be held on March 27, 2010.

First Prize, 2009 Young Concert Artists International Auditions
November 21, 2009

Charlie wins first prize at the 2009 Young Concert Artists International Auditions in New York City, NY. The competition, comprising of 146 contestants from 30 countries, awarded Charlie and three other winners with professional management through YCA, Inc.

During the 2010-2011 concert season, Charlie will make debuts in Boston, MA at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum; in New York City at the Merkin Concert Hall; and in Washington, D.C. at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.

Past winners of the YCA International Auditions include pianists Murray Perahia, Richard Goode, and Emanuel Ax.

The official press release from Young Concert Artists, Inc. is available.

Charlie Receives 2010 Gilmore Young Artist Award
June, 2009

Charlie is awarded the 2010 Gilmore Young Artist Award. Awarded to two American pianists every two years, this prestigious award is not applied for by contendees as in many competitions. Instead, a group of musicians secretly follows the careers and attends performances of pianists over the course of about two years before surprising the winners with the unexpected award.

Accompanying this award is a $15,000 fund that can be used to aid the artist in any musical-related activity, as well as an additional $10,000 to be used to commission a composer to write a piece for the artist.

In addition, Charlie is invited to perform 6 concerts at the 2010 Gilmore Keyboard Festival to be held from April 18 through May 8, 2010. More information is available on the Concert Season page, as well as links to purchase tickets.

Welcome to the Redesigned CharlieAlbright.com
January 11, 2010

Welcome to the new CharlieAlbright.com. The site was redesigned with the user in mind in order to provide an improved experience. While the general feel of the site was intended to be maintained, one might notice easier navigation, quick links to downloads and external sites, many new pages including Connect with Charlie, the widescreen aspect ratio, and an overall more enjoyable and interactive experience. Please feel free to explore all parts of the site and return often for the latest news and updates on Charlie Albright.

The new blue box on the right-hand side is designed to help you with quick links and downloads. Depending on the page, this box will provide you with one-click access to downloadable biographies, press photo packages, and press kits, as well as links to external sites.

The new Connect with Charlie and FAQs pages were created specifically to connect you with Charlie and let you get to know him not only as a musician, but as a person. Have a question or comment? Join the Charlie Albright Facebook Fan Page and post it! Charlie and other fans would love to hear and answer them.

February 12, 2010 - 7pm: Performance in the Harvard Benefit Concert for Haiti at Sanders Theatre of Harvard University.

February 26, 2010: Solo concert at the Masters' Residence of Leverett House at Harvard University in the Conway Concerts Series.

February 27, 2010: Fundraising Performance for the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston, MA.

March 14, 2010: Soloist Performance with the Olympia Symphony Orchestra in Olympia, WA.

March 21, 2010: Solo Concert at the Temple Emmanuel in New York City, NY.

March 27, 2010: Solo Inaugural Concert on the newly-purchased Charlie Albright Piano in Centralia, WA.

Showing 5 of 13 upcoming performances, this season. For the complete schedule, please see the
2009-2010 Concert Season.