Noreen Polera

Noreen Polera is a highly respected pianist known for her exceptional chamber music performances, particularly in collaboration with cellists. She has built a distinguished international career, performing at major venues across the United States, Europe, Russia, and Asia, including Carnegie Hall’s various halls, the Kennedy Center, and the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum. Noreen is a frequent guest at prominent music festivals like Caramoor, Bard, Grand Teton, and Cape Cod, and has performed with leading chamber music societies such as those in Philadelphia and La Jolla. Her collaborations include working alongside renowned cellists like Yo-Yo Ma, Matt Haimovitz, and Carter Brey, showcasing her mastery of the cello-piano repertoire. She is also noted for her commitment to contemporary music, performing works by living composers like Elliott Carter and Lowell Liebermann. Noreen holds both Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from the Juilliard School, where she studied with Martin Canin, and she has recorded for labels such as Sony, EMI, Centaur, and Audiophon.

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