Marie-Christine Delbeau
Biography
Pianist Marie-Christine Delbeau actively performs in concert throughout the United States and abroad. Italy’s Il Messagero enthusiastic review stated, “…it was particularly compelling to follow the development of the music as guided by this great American soloist, so in tune with the music she so intimately interprets.” She has performed as collaborative pianist and soloist in several of the world’s most prominent venues, including the Kennedy Center in Washington DC, Carnegie Hall and Weill-Carnegie Recital Hall in New York City, Boston’s Jordan Hall, and Philadelphia’s Verizon Hall at the Kimmel Center. Internationally, she has performed at the Tonhalle in Zurich, Switzerland, and in concerts at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris, France.
An active chamber musician, Professor Delbeau has collaborated on numerous occasions in recitals with principal members of the Philadelphia Orchestra, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, and the Los Angeles Philharmonic. She was also the pianist in several chamber music recitals at the Victoria International Arts Festival in Gozo, Malta. In collaboration with colleagues, she performs on college campuses and conventions throughout the United States. Prominent recital presentations include contemporary chamber music performances at the Society of Composers Inc. National Conference in Albuquerque, NM, the National Flute Conventions in Minneapolis, MN and Phoenix, AZ, the International Clarinet Association Convention in Denver, CO, the Pi Kappa Lambda National Music Honor Society/ College Music Society Conference in Washington, DC, and the NACWPI International Conference in Vancouver, BC in Canada.
Professor Delbeau teaches applied piano, chamber music, ensemble piano, keyboard literature and piano pedagogy at the University of Delaware. She regularly presents piano master classes and serves as adjudicator for piano competitions. Former students have successful careers as performers and pedagogues in the United States and abroad.
