Marilyn Meier-Kapavale, Pianist
Described by the eminent pianist and teacher Bela Siki as one of the most talented pianists of her generation, Marilyn Meier-Kapavale's extraordinary critical acclaim has established her as one of the foremost interpreters of the piano today.
Dr Marilyn Meier-Kapavale is an Australian pianist from a multicultural background - Tongan mother and Australian-born German father. She started piano studies at the age of four, went on to study in the USA with Bela Siki at the College-Conservatory at the University of Cincinnati, USA and at the Mozarteum in Salzburg, Austria. She completed her Doctoral studies at the University of Wollongong in Australia.
Dr Meier-Kapavale is in regular demand as a performer and piano competition adjudicator. She has recorded three albums available on compact disc, titled Just Chopin, Liszt Legends and Country Gardens. Her research interests include piano and performance practices and techniques, the music of Frederic Chopin and Tongan music.
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In Tonga, she has organised tours by Australian performers and orchestras, was a frequent performer for the late King Taufa'ahau Tupou IV and was awarded the Silver Jubilee Medal for services to music in Tonga.
Dr Meier-Kapavale is presently Lecturer in Piano at the University of Southern Queensland in Toowoomba.