"New works for solo piano, usually tucked into recitalists' standard-repertory programs, are the entire focus of this groundbreaking festival... a remarkable lineup of contemporary and late twentieth-century works."
Russell Platt, The New Yorker
“New York is hardly lacking in music festivals of all sizes and persuasions, so it takes a lot to make an up-and-comer stand out. Keys to the Future, founded by the pianist and composer Joseph Rubenstein in 2005, has carved a valuable niche for itself by focusing on contemporary piano music.”
Steve Smith, The New York Times |
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"A wonderful survey of recent and lesser known piano compositions, admirably performed throughout with attention and intense emotion... a program rich in compelling melodic and textural content."
Jeff Harrington, Sequenza 21
"Keys to the Future offers a varied and wonderful program which is opening the future to our ears."
David Garland, WNYC 93.9FM |