2014-2015 Piano Series Christopher O’Riley September 28 The recipient of the only four-star review ever given by Rolling Stone to a classical pianist, Christopher O’Riley has garnered critical accolades and international acclaim. His remarkable original classical transcripts of Pink Floyd, Radiohead, Nirvana, and other popular artists cemented O’Riley as a leading American pianist of his generation.

Awadagin Pratt January 11! Naumburg International Piano Competition winner Awadagin Pratt will return to the Xavier University Music Series stage on January 11, 2015. The subject of articles in Newsweek and People magazine, Pratt is the Chair of Piano at the Cincinnati College-Conservatory.

Bruce Brubaker February 8 Named Young Artist of the Year by Musical America (1988) and having received a solo artist grant from the National Endowment for the Arts, Bruce Brubaker has become one of the most visible and leading advocates for new music. He has premiered works for major artists such as Philip Glass, and has played in the world’s most prestigious venues.

Anderson and Roe March 8 Known for their adrenalized performances, compositions, and notorious music videos, Greg Anderson and Elizabeth Joy Roe are revolutionizing the piano duo experience for the 21st century. Described as the “intense synchronization of genius,” the Anderson & Roe Piano Duo aims to make classical music a relevant and powerful force around the world.

Stephen Hough March 30 Named by the Economist as one of 20 Living Polymaths, British pianist Stephen Hough is a rare renaissance man. Over the course of a long and distinguished career as one of the world’s top-echelon concert pianists, Mr. Hough combines an exceptional facility with an inquisitive musical personality. Mr. Hough owns a discography of over 50 recordings.

Simone Dinnerstein May 3 American pianist Simone Dinnerstein gathered an international following after she released her recording of Bach’s Goldberg Variations, which reached No. 1 on the U.S. Billboard Classical Chart in its first week of sales. Her four successive albums have also each topped the classical charts, cementing her in the top-tier of pianists of this generation.