Canadian pianist Shoshana Telner has performed across Canada and abroad. One of Hamilton’s “most fascinating people and inspired individuals” (Hamilton Magazine), Shoshana has a passion for promoting new music. Her playing is “full of fire and warmth” (The New York Times) with "beauty and a strong sense of purpose" (Brian Hay, Sarnia critic). She has been described as an “authentic musician, with a sparkling technique” (Le Droit), and as a “sophisticated and polished musician and pianist” (Julian Martin, the Juilliard School).

 

Shoshana made her solo orchestral début with the National Arts Centre Orchestra at the age of 16, and has since performed as soloist with several orchestras including the Québec Symphony Orchestra, the Boston Classical Orchestra, and the National Academy Orchestra. Her solo and chamber music performances have been heard often on CBC radio.

 

Shoshana is a member of the Philadelphia based Shir Ami Ensemble, a group of international musicians that perform music by 20th century Jewish composers.  They recently performed concerts in Vienna, Budapest, and Washington.  A highlight of Shoshana’s 2012/2013 concert season includes performances of the complete solo Bach Keyboard Partitas. 

 

Shoshana received a Bachelor’s degree on full scholarship from Boston University, a Master’s degree from the Juilliard School in New York, and a Doctorate in performance from McGill University. She has taught piano and coached ensembles at McGill University, the University of Ottawa, and Wilfrid Laurier University. She frequently gives masterclasses, adjudicates competitions, and examines for the Royal Conservatory of Music.  In September 2007 she moved to Hamilton, Ontario where she currently teaches in the music faculty of McMaster University.

 

Shoshana has participated in numerous festivals including the Montreal Chamber Music Festival, the Ottawa International Chamber Music Festival, the Brott Music Festival, and the Focus! Festival and Piano Century at the Juilliard School. She has also been awarded several honors in national and international competitions.  Shoshana has recorded solo works of Canadian composer Colin Mack on the CanSona label released in 2009.