Career
Over his 30 years as a performer, Mr. Katz has accompanied such stars as Marilyn Horne, Cecilia Bartoli, Kathleen Battle, Kiri Te Kanawa, Sylvia McNair, Frederica von Stade, Karita Mattila, David Daniels, and José Carreras. Editions of Baroque and bel canto operas prepared by Katz have been performed at the Metropolitan Opera, the Houston Grand Opera, and Opera Lyra Ottawa.
Musical America"s "Accompanist of the Year" in 1998, Katz currently teaches at the University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre & Dance.
From 1966 to 1969, Mr. Katz was in the United States.Army and was assigned to The United States Army Band (Pershing"s Own) in Washington, District of Columbia. He served as piano soloist and accompanist with the United States Army Chorus.
