Review:
INTRODUCING THE ARTIST:
Born in Camagüey, Cuba in 1963, Rubén Peláez began piano lessons with his mother at the age of six. He continued his studies at the music school in his native province and graduated with degrees in music and piano from the Instituto Superior de Arte in Havana. Mr. Peláez emigrated to the United States in 1987 and settled in Miami where he had further lessons with Cuban pianist Teresa Escandón. It was during this time that he entered a number of international competitions including the Marguerite Long Competition in Paris and the Palm Beach Invitational where he was a finalist. He has participated in master classes with André Watts, Roberto Urbay, Jorge Luis Prats, Valerie Kastelsky, and Harold Gramatge. He was awarded a full scholarship at the University of Maryland where he is currently completing his doctoral studies with Santiago Rodriguez. Rubén Peláez has performed with orchestra and in recital on numerous occasions, both in Cuba and in the United States.

.CRITICAL ACCLAIM:
“…Peláez’ performances are snappy…for fanciers of this music, this CD is essential…” James Miller Fanfare

Ignacio Cervantes: The Danzas For Piano; Rubén Pelåez, Pianist
The complete Danzas For Piano