Stewart Goodyear

Stewart Goodyear, born in February 1978, is a Canadian concert pianist and composer renowned for his extraordinary performances and compositions. He is particularly celebrated for his marathon concerts, where he performs all 32 of Beethoven's piano sonatas in a single day, a feat he has accomplished at prestigious venues around the world. Proclaimed "a phenomenon" by the Los Angeles Times and "one of the best pianists of his generation" by the Philadelphia Inquirer, Goodyear's career spans multiple genres, including concerto soloist, chamber musician, recitalist, and composer. His performances are marked by a graceful, elegant style and exquisite technique, often accompanied by his own improvised cadenzas and unique pre-concert rituals. Goodyear has collaborated with major orchestras globally, including the Philadelphia Orchestra, New York Philharmonic, and Chicago Symphony, and has been commissioned by leading chamber music organizations. His discography includes recordings of works by Prokofiev, Gershwin, Mendelssohn, and Schumann, alongside his own compositions, showcasing his versatility and artistic depth.