Jeffrey LaDeur

Jeffrey LaDeur is known for his rare blend of insight, spontaneity, and approachable, communicative stage presence. Having inherited a rich tradition of pianism and interpretation from Annie Sherter, student of Vlado Perlemuter and Alfred Cortot, LaDeur has established himself as a compelling exponent of the French masters in addition to a diverse repertoire of canonical and alternative masterpieces. In March of 2018, LaDeur made his solo recital debut at Carnegie Hall on the centennial of Claude Debussy’s death. LaDeur is the founder and artistic director of the San Francisco International Piano Festival. A chamber musician of distinction, Jeffrey’s acclaimed collaboration with mezzo soprano Kindra Scharich has led to engagements with Lieder Alive! in San Francisco, Neskowin Chamber Music, and the En Blanc et Noir Festival in Lagrasse, France. Their new album, To My Distant Beloved (MSR Classics) features song cycles by Beethoven and Schumann in addition to Schumann’s Fantasie in C Op.17 for solo piano.

LaDeur has collaborated with distinguished artists such as Robert Mann, Bonnie Hampton, Ian Swensen, Axel Strauss, Geoff Nuttall, and the Alexander String Quartet. An active educator, Jeffrey offers masterclasses frequently as guest artist in universities throughout the United States and coaches gifted pre-college piano and string ensembles at Young Chamber Musicians in Burlingame, California. LaDeur holds degrees from the Eastman School of Music and San Francisco Conservatory of Music in piano performance and chamber music, respectively. Jeffrey counts among his teachers Mark Edwards, Douglas Humpherys, Yoshikazu Nagai, and Robert McDonald.