Stanley DeLage

Age: 27

Hometown: Tinton Falls, NJ

School/Teacher: Alexander Shtarkman

Pianist Stanley DeLage is a native of Tinton Falls, New Jersey, where he began his piano studies at age five, and made his recital debut at the age of 13. He has been a prize winner of numerous national and international piano competitions including, MTNA State and Eastern divisions; The Osaka International Competition in Japan; and the International Chopin Competition of Hartford, Connecticut, where he was awarded first prize in 2015. Notable performances include concerts at Steinway Hall and Weill Recital Hall in New York City, as well as chamber and solo performances at the Northern Lights Music Festival and the Vienna Summer Music Festival. He has debuted works of living composers including chamber and four hand piano works by the American composer Michael Polo. Mr. DeLage holds degrees from Rowan University (B.M.) and Peabody Conservatory (M.M.) where he studied with Veda Zuponcic and Alexander Shtarkman, respectively. Other teachers include Thomas Schumacher, Douglas Humpherys, and Alan Chow. Currently an adjunct faculty member at Rowan University, Mr. DeLage frequently gives collaborative and solo recitals, and is a sought-after chamber musician. 

Repertoire

Round 1

Ballade No. 1 in G minor, Op. 23 (Paderewski)

Etude in E Major, Op. 10, No. 3 (Paderewski)

Etude in E minor, Op. 25, No. 5 (Paderewski)

Etude in C-sharp minor, Op. 10, No.4 (Paderewski)

Round 2

Waltz in E-flat Major, Op. 18 (Paderewski)

Scherzo No. 1 in B minor, Op. 20 (Paderewski)

Barcarolle in F-sharp Major, Op. 60 (Paderewski)

Polonaise in A-flat Major, Op. 53 (“Heroic”)  (Paderewski)

Round 3

Mazurka, Op. 17, No. 4 (Paderewski)

Mazurkas, Op. 56 (Paderewski)

Sonata in B minor, Op. 58 (Paderewski)

Round 4

Piano Concerto in E minor, Op. 11 (Paderewski)