Noted for “quicksilver grace” (Fanfare) and for “outstanding performances” (Classical Guitar), Nathanael May is an American pianist inspired by the music of our time. His advocacy of music by living composers has resulted in numerous recordings and the premier performances of over 25 works. Dr. May has presented recitals in the United States, Europe, and the Near East, and frequently collaborates on a wide range of genres; including new art song with the Florestan Recital Project; trios for violin, guitar and piano with Duo46; and an improvisation/multi-media project with DJ Spooky.

Dr. May is the founder and artistic director of the soundSCAPE composition and performance exchange; a festival for new music in Pavia, Italy. The 2009 event presented over 40 new works by participant composers, performed by musicians from around the world (www.soundscape-pavia.com). Nationally, May has taught master classes throughout the United States, and is active in the Midwest as an adjudicator and clinician. Dr. May holds degrees from the Eastman School of Music, the University of Kansas, and University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. Prior faculty appointments include Eastern Mediterranean University in North Cyprus, Hochstein School of Music & Dance in Rochester NY, and Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp in Michigan.