The Stecher and Horowitz Foundation congratulates Charlie Albright, 2006 NYIPC First Prize Winner, upon receiving a prestigious 2014 Avery Fisher Career Grant.
Hailed as “among the most gifted musicians of his generation” by the Washington Post, Charlie has been praised for his “jaw-dropping technique and virtuosity meshed with a distinctive musicality” by The New York Times. Recipient of the prestigious 2010 Gilmore Young Artist Award, winner in the 2009 Young Concert Artists International Auditions, and recipient of the 2013 Arthur W. Foote Award, his 2013-2014 season includes 64 concerts nationwide.
The Stecher and Horowitz Foundation is proud to have played a role in Charlie’s career since he was awarded the First Prize in both Solo and Ensemble categories of the 2006 New York International Piano Competition. Since 1960, the Foundation has been committed to helping young musicians like Charlie to achieve their personal and professional goals through mentoring, career guidance, artistic development, and performance opportunities.
The Avery Fisher Artist Program, established by the late Avery Fisher as part of a major gift to Lincoln Center in 1974, serves as a monument to Mr. Fisher’s philanthropy and love of music, with the Career Grants in particular exemplifying his devotion to helping young artists who are working musicians. They are designed to give professional assistance and recognition to talented instrumentalists, as well as chamber ensembles, who have great potential for major careers. Each recipient receives an award stipend of $25,000, to be used for furthering their career.
We extend our warmest congratulations to Charlie, and look forward to participating in the growth of his career as mentors and friends.
Melvin Stecher and Norman Horowitz, Executive Directors
