Pianist and historical keyboardist Michael Delfín captures the listener with flair and fiercely colorful playing. He has given numerous world premieres including solo and chamber works by Lisa Bielawa, Paul Chihara, Douglas Knehans, Osnat Netzer, and Evan Williams. Mr. Delfín has performed for New Music Chicago, Ear Taxi New Music Festival, and the Zemlinsky Prize and collaborated with violinist Madeleine Mitchell and violist Michael Hall. Upcoming projects include a recital program of piano commissions entitled Astral Wonder and a harpsichord concerto by Armando Bayolo. He was awarded the top prize ex aqueo in the Ninth Jurow International Harpsichord Competition, shortly after being nominated to The Diapason 20 Under 30 Class of 2021. Mr. Delfín is a doctoral candidate at the University of Cincinnati and holds degrees from the San Francisco Conservatory, Peabody Conservatory, and the Johns Hopkins University.