David Lively

**David Lively** is an American-born pianist and music educator who’s made France his artistic home, specializing in breathing fresh life into classical and early 20th-century repertoire. With a career spanning decades, he’s become a go-to interpreter for French composers like Ravel, Debussy, and Fauré, as heard in recent releases such as *Ravel à Gaveau* and *Debussy, Fauré, Ravel: Clair de lune*. His collaborations often spotlight lesser-known gems, like J. Marx’s *Piano Concerto "Romantic"*, and he’s known for reimagining works in intimate settings, such as Chopin’s concertos adapted for piano and string quintet.

A Juilliard-trained artist, Lively balances performance with teaching, fostering connections between historical context and modern audiences. Whether he’s diving into Ravel’s jazzy *Five o’Clock Foxtrot* or Prokofiev’s fiery violin sonatas, his recordings blend scholarly insight with playful spontaneity. Based in Paris, he continues to champion French musical heritage while exploring cross-genre projects like *Gypsy Journey*, proving that classical music’s roots are always ripe for rediscovery.

Genres

Chamber Music

Latest Release

Les chemins de l'amour

Francis Poulenc•

Tatiana Samouil•

David Lively

Album - 12 Tracks - Released November 3, 2023