Biography
Praised for her “magical virtuosity” and “tremendous poise and warmth,” Mariel Mayz is a composer, pianist, and educator whose work bridges classical, contemporary, and interdisciplinary performance. Her album, Leo Brouwer: Cuban Sketches for Piano (ZOHO, 2022), features premiere recordings of Brouwer’s piano music alongside her own compositions and arrangements, and was celebrated in her debut performance at the Americas Society. She has since appeared at Dizzy’s Club at Jazz at Lincoln Center, Carnegie’s Weill Recital Hall and other major venues.
Her music has been performed by acclaimed artists including Anthony Roth Costanzo, Lara Downes, and João Luiz, and her one-act opera was premiered at the 2018 New York Opera Fest. Mariel is Adjunct Professor of Music Theory & History at Hunter College and Co-Founder and Associate Director of Porto Pianofest, an international music festival now in its tenth season. She is currently completing a PhD in Composition & Theory at Brandeis University.
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