Martin Katz

Pianist

Birthday November 27, 1945

Birth Sign Sagittarius

Birthplace United States

Age 79 years old

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About

Musician and educator known as a solid accompanist, earning Musical America's Accompanist of the Year award in 1998.

Before Fame

He was in The United States Army Band while serving in the U.S. Army from 1966 until 1969 and also assisted the United States Army Chorus as a piano soloist and accompanist.

Trivia

He published editions of baroque and bel canto operas that were used by the Metropolitan Opera, the Houston Grand Opera, and Opera Lyra Ottawa.

Family Life

He joined professional music fraternity Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia while attending The University of Southern California.

Associated With

His work as an accompanist led him to collaborate with many notable singers, including Kathleen Battle.