Luke Raffanti, Collaborative Pianist

pronouns: he/him

Born in Northern CA, Luke Raffanti is a frequent piano performer around Seattle. He holds dual degrees in classical piano performance and environmental studies from the renowned Oberlin College and Conservatory of Music. He has performed in several countries, including Germany, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Hungary, and Canada. Since moving to Seattle two years ago, Luke earned the gold medal in the Chopin Northwest competition. He has collaborated with various professional opera companies including Seattle Opera, Seattle Modern Opera Company, Northwest Opera in Schools, and numerous individual professional vocalists. Recently was featured as collaborator and soloist on Classical King FM. He performs frequently at house concerts, retirement homes, and for benefit concerts, and he maintains a private piano studio of roughly 40 students. His performance repertoire focuses on solo piano music of the 19th and early 20th centuries, particularly the music of Chopin, Scriabin, and Ravel

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