Background
Hirshtal, Edith was born on May 31, 1950 in Bregenz, Austria. Daughter of Izak and Sabina (Silbershein) Hirshtal.
educator concert pianist chamber musician
Hirshtal, Edith was born on May 31, 1950 in Bregenz, Austria. Daughter of Izak and Sabina (Silbershein) Hirshtal.
Bachelor of Music, Temple University, 1973; M of Music, Temple University, 1975; artist diploma, Peabody Conservatory, 1983.
Adjunct faculty member, Temple University, Philadelphia, 1973-1983; adjunct faculty member, Bryn Mawr (Pennsylvania) Conservatory, 1980-1983; pianist, member of faculty, Downeast Summer Chamber Institute, 1983; pianist, member of faculty, Dobbs Ferry Chamber Institute, 1984; professor piano, California State University, Long Beach, since 1984. Founder, artistic director Oasis Chamber Ensemble, Long Beach, since 1996. Collaborations with Philadelphia Opera Company, Sequoia Quartet, Joanne Faletta Mostovoy Concerto Soloists, Stephanie Chase Jonathan Mack, Antoinette Perry, Peter Marsh, Michael Carson.