Larysa kuzmenko biography of michael

Larysa Kuzmenko is a Toronto-based composer, pianist and Juno nominee.  Her music has been commissioned, performed, broadcast and recorded by many outstanding musicians all over the world.  She has appeared as a pianist in several countries, and has performed at Carnegie Hall, St.

Lawrence Centre, England, USA, Roy Thomson Hall, Massey Hall and several other Canadian venues.  She is currently on staff at the University of Toronto's Faculty of Music, where she teaches piano, harmony, and composition.

Her works demonstrate a strong affinity towards the mainstream of classical music.  She imbues her music with a strong melodic sense, and a firm rooting in traditional, albeit extended tonal processes.  She has been awarded commissions from the Ontario Arts Council, CBC, Laidlaw foundation, and from private commissioners.  She was a composer in residence at the Memorial University in Newfoundland in   Her music is published by Boosey and Hawkes, Planger