Rena Sharon

Born in Montreal, Canadian pianist Rena Sharon began performing in concert in the United States, Canada, and Europe at the age of 19. Shortly after, she received the “Best Pianist” Diploma at the Rio de Janeiro International Vocal Competition. Rena Sharon is recognized as one of Canada’s finest chamber musicians, having accompanied prestigious artists such as Ben Heppner, Steven Isserlis, Gary Hoffman, Scott St. John, Pamela Frank, Steven Dann, Kevin MacMillan, Richard Margison, Shauna Rolston, James Somerville, Martin Beaver, James Ehnes, Susan Platts, Wendy Nielsen, Benjamin Butterfield, Jean Stillwell, and Amanda Forsyth.

Rena Sharon is the founder and artistic director of Song Circle, an innovative company dedicated to the art of song, for which she has co-written and directed five theatrical productions. A professor at the University of British Columbia, she is also the artistic director of the Vancouver Song Institute and the Young Artist Experience, an interdisciplinary summer chamber music program.