LESLIE

Dr. Leslie Cain has been widely praised for her delicate touch, range of sound and focused intensity at the keyboard. Born and raised in Los Angeles, she completed her Bachelor's degree at the Manhattan School of Music in New York City, where she studied with André-Michel Schub. She subsequently earned her Master's and Doctoral degrees from the University of California, Santa Barbara in the studio of Paul Berkowitz. Both of her collegiate professors are themselves former students of legendary pianist Rudolf Serkin... Dr. Cain's primary interest as a pianist and scholar is French music of the early 20th century, especially Ravel, Debussy, and Satie. Her doctoral dissertation, "Ravel the Existentialist?" explores how the philosophy of Jean-Paul Sartre provides new insight into the life and music of Ravel. She is also an alumna of the Conservatoire Américain, the renowned institute of music held each summer at the Chateau de Fontainebleau, France... As a chamber musician, Dr. Cain..