Michelle Do started the piano when she was six and has studied with Sofia Zukerman for the majority of her training, later studying the violin with Joanne Ausmus-Baker. She has been a prizewinner in the La Marida Arts Competition, Gail Newby Concerto Competition, and the Music Associate's Concerto Competition. Michelle has performed in masterclasses for Nelita True, Eric Le Van, Susan Svercek, and Brian Ganz. She is currently at California State University of Fullerton, studying piano with Alison Edwards. She is also a freelance writer; works of hers can be seen in magazines such as the Scribendi periodical.
The Chopin Foundation of the United States has in its possession a rare and unique item: a Pleyel piano with the autograph of Frederic Chopin. This well-traveled piano has touched many lives and resided in multiple countries, not unlike the man who signed it. As we celebrate the 200th birthday of this influential composer, it is notable to con...