Background
Berkofsky, Martin was born on April 9, 1943 in Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of Benjamin and Ray Berkofsky.
Berkofsky, Martin was born on April 9, 1943 in Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of Benjamin and Ray Berkofsky.
Bachelor of Music, Peabody Conservatory of Music, Baltimore, 1965; Master of Music, Peabody Conservatory of Music, Baltimore, 1967.
Co-founder, co-director Long Island Chamber Ensemble, New York City, 1970-1973. Fulbright fellow Vienna Academy of Music, 1966-1967. Performer Marlboro (Vermont) Festival, 1968-1969.
Fulbright Professor Titograd (Podgorica) Music Academy, Yugoslavia. Head, advanced piano department State Conservatory of Music, Izmir, Turkey, 1987-1989. Touring artist/pianist United States State Department, 1978-1990.
Artistic director Cristofori Ensemble, Casanova, Virginia, since 1994. President, founder Cristofori Foundation, since 1995. Board directors International Peace Garden Foundation, Washington, 1994-1997, Nicolae Bretan Music Foundation, McLean, Virginia, 1990-1997.
Director Martin Berkofsky Piano Master Classes, since 1998.
Pianist for fundraising concerts worldwide, since 1982. Member Cristofori Foundation (founder, president since 1995).