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Brooklyn Duo
12+ albums
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Brooklyn Duo is a cello and piano duo that covers popular music on classical instruments. Canadian pianist Marnie Laird, praised as "…a technically immaculate, probing and authoritative protagonist" (The Miami Herald), enjoys an active career as a collaborative pianist, chamber musician, soloist and orchestral player. She recently completed a three-year fellowship as the principal pianist of the New World Symphony in Miami under the direction of Michael Tilson Thomas. Since moving to New York City after her time with the New World Symphony, Marnie has worked as a pianist with several opera companies, including the Gotham Chamber Opera. She is also on staff as a collaborative pianist at The Juilliard School, the Special Music School and the Lucy Moses School, and maintains a private teaching studio. Recent performances have taken her to Weill Hall at Carnegie Hall, Merkin Hall, and Lincoln Center. Most recently, her performance with cellist Matthew Zalkind for the Concert Artists Guild competition was broadcast live on WFMT radio. Originally from Vancouver, BC, Marnie has been the recipient of numerous Canadian awards, including top prizes from the Canadian Music Competitions, Canadian Music Teachers' Association, and the BC Arts Council. Most notably she was awarded the Gold Medal for the highest mark in Canada on the A.R.C.T. piano performance exams. She made her solo orchestral debut at age 13 with the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, and has participated in the Tanglewood,
