American Pianists Association's Lee Clifford chatted with Sara Davis Buechner about winning the first American Pianists Awards, the serendipity of sight-reading and the diverse set of composers she will feature in her upcoming concert.
In his short life, Austrian composer Franz Schubert (born January 31, 1797) wrote over 1000 pieces of music. Let’s take a minute to focus on his piano impromptus.
Our diverse world shapes our music, the artistic language of our contestants. It delights, informs, and
inspires us all. It is in this spirit that the American Pianists Association welcomes people of any race,
ethnicity, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, and gender identity, as well as people with disabilities.
We commit to learn from diverse talents, ideas, and voices. We pledge to create an environment for our
artists, audiences, community partners, board, and staff that is based on the values of diversity, equity,
inclusion, and justice. Further, we commit to enacting strategic and annual plans that provide focused,
measurable strategies for living out these values every day.