Aniko Szokody

Background

Szokody, Aniko was born on April 24, 1973 in Szeged, Hungary. Arrived in the United States, 1997. Daughter of Fedor Sandor Szokody and Zsuzsanna Szlovak.

Education

Bachelor of Music, Zoltan Kodaly Special Musical Secondary School, Kecskemet, Hungary, 1991. Piano Performer Artist Degree, teachers diploma, Franz Liszt Academy Music, Budapest, Hungary, 1997. Master of Music in Piano Performance, Indiana University, 2000.

Artist diploma (honorary), Conservatorio Beethoven, Buenos Aires, 1997.

Career

Associate instructor piano Indiana University, Bloomington, 1998—2000. Instrumental accompanist, chamber music coach Chautauqua Institution, 1999—2002, head instrumental accompanist, chamber music coach, 2002—2006. Guest instructor piano Conservatorio Beethoven, Buenos Aires, 1996—1997.

Studio pianist for cellist Janos Starker Indiana University, Bloomington, 1998—2000. Private piano instructor, Albany, New York, since 2000. Member piano faculty Luzerne Music Center, New York, 2007.

Piano faculty Union College, Schenectady, New York, 2007. Organist History St. George's Church, Schenectady, New York, since 2007.

Works

• Other Work

  • Musician (pianist): (solo performances) Europe, North and South America.

Membership

Member of Luzerne Chamber Players, American Federal Musicians, Capitol Chamber Artists, Adirondack Ensemble, New York State Music Teachers Association, College Music Society, Music Teachers National Association, Upper Hudson Musical Arts, Schenectady Musical Union, Albany Symphony Orchestra.

Connections

Married Willis Dee Ottery III, March 1, 2002. 2 children Willis David and Daniel Fedor.

Father:

Fedor Sandor Szokody

Mother:

Zsuzsanna Szlovak

Spouse:

Willis Dee Ottery III

child:

Willis David Ottery

child:

Daniel Fedor Ottery