SANFORD SCHWARTZ

ABOUT

Sanford Schwartz is a bassoonist and recording engineer presently located in New York City. His performance experience engulfs the entire span of classical music, from the baroque to the ultra-modern. Since moving to the city in 2021, he has performed at venues such as Carnegie Hall, Alice Tully Hall, National Sawdust, City Center, and the DiMenna Center. Sanford has recently performed with Village Verein, Richmond County Orchestra, Broadway Bach Ensemble, and is a guest member of several collegiate ensembles. In 2024, he performed a solo recital of all new music, including a world premiere, at the International Double Reed Society's conference in Flagstaff, AZ. As a recording engineer, he specializes in recording acoustic music, live and on location. He frequently records orchestras, recitals, choirs, chamber music, and jazz. Sanford holds undergraduate and graduate degrees in music performance from Michigan State University and the Mannes School of Music, respectively.