Performer Mark Kroll has been acclaimed as one of the world's leading harpsichordists and fortepianists. During a career spanning more than three decades, he has performed on four continents, winning critical praise for his expressive playing and virtuosity. He has appeared with noted soloists and ensembles, and has served as the harpsichordist for the Boston Symphony since 1979. Author A noted authority on performance practice and period instruments, Mark Kroll has written on a wide range of subjects, including French harpsichord music, 17th-century performance practice, contemporary music, the art of transcription, the music of Beethoven, Hummel and their contemporaries, musical criticism and music for film. Teacher A sought-after teacher and lecturer, Mr. Kroll has been invited to give master classes and lectures and serve as artist-in-residence throughout the United States, Europe and the Middle East. He served for 25 years as Professor and Chair of the Department of Historical Performance, was recently appointed Visiting Professor at Northeastern University, and gives courses and master classes worldwide. The Contemporary Harpsichordist Mark Kroll is equally dedicated to the music of our time. He has premiered and commissioned many new works and performed much of the contemporary repertoire. His two recordings of American harpsichord music have earned high praise from listeners, the press and the composers themselves. Concert Presenter and Administrator Kroll was a founder of the Boston Early Music Festival, and served as Director of the Boston University Early Music Series, which presented over 200 concerts by distinguished guest performers. He was also Director of the St. Anselm's Chamber Music Festival and the Summer Concert Series. Conductor and Artistic Director of Opera New England Mark Kroll has been guest conductor for ensembles and orchestras, and he has served as Artistic Director of Opera New England. Mark Kroll m-kroll@rcn.com