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    “It was recently my pleasure to hear Jacquelyn Helin perform my Piano Sonata. Her interpretation was lucid and highly expressive of my complex work. Both her technique and grasp of the emotional content of the music are of top quality. I warmly recommend her performance.”

    “It was recently my pleasure to hear Jacquelyn Helin perform my Piano Sonata. Her interpretation was lucid and highly expressive of my complex work. Both her technique and grasp of the emotional content of the music are of top quality. I warmly recommend her performance.” 


    AARON COPLAND


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    "Helin, playing music of tricky metrical complexity and striking textural variety, gave a virtuoso performance."


    THE WASHINGTON POST


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    "A tone and talent so big that she should have been playing in Carnegie Hall, or maybe Yankee Stadium…Helin can easily evoke tones as shimmering as sequins…and her understanding of the music at hand is profound."


    THE SACRAMENTO BEE 

     

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    "A generous wash of sound…tightly focused rhythmic drive…absolutely first-rate."


    THE SANTA FE NEW MEXICAN


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Jacquelyn Helin

Classical Pianist Santa Fe, New Mexico

Steinway Artist Jacquelyn Helin, renowned for her expressive and dynamic performances spanning a diverse repertoire, has graced stages from Europe's major music capitals to prominent venues across the United States. She has dedicated her career to performing, collaborating, teaching, nurturing musical talent, and deepening appreciation for classical piano. Passionate about her work as both performer and teacher, she continually explores new work and expands her repertoire.


A winner of the Artists International Piano Competition, Helin's career features debuts at New York's Carnegie Recital Hall and London's Wigmore Hall, alongside performances in prestigious locations including the Musée Chagall in Nice and 92NY in New York. 


Living in Santa Fe, NM she performs concerti, chamber music, solo recitals, and lecture-recitals; collaborates with composers, other musicians, and dancers; and teaches master classes and private piano lessons.

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Performances, Education, & Learning 

Offerings

Concerti

Dynamic interplay between Jacquelyn's solo piano and an orchestra or ensemble.

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Solo Recitals

An intimate showcase of Jacquelyn's repertoire, offering a deep dive into her artistry and the nuances of her playing

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Collaborations

Creative synergy where Jacquelyn unites her artistry with other musicians and dancers to create new and exciting performances.

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Lecture-Recitals

A fusion of performance and scholarly insight, where Jacquelyn combines her musical expertise with the historical, compositional, and anectodotal contexts of the pieces.

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Master Classes

An interactive educational experience where Jacquelyn shares her expertise, offering live critiques, technique refinement, and performance wisdom in a dynamic musical setting.

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Private Lessons

Personalized, one-on-one sessions where students receive direct guidance and tailored instruction, focusing on technical development, artistic expression, and individual growth.

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“Pianist Jacquelyn Helin began the second half with a bold, decisive and spirited performance of the great Partita No. 6 in E Minor for keyboard. In the opening Toccata, the emotional heart of the work, she displayed both drama and pathos plumbing spiritual and emotional depths. Bach frequently pours some of his most heartfelt music into his Sarabande movements and this was no exception. A sprightly, leaping Gigue danced vigorously off the keyboard.”


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