Cynthia Sanger, a native of Moline, IL, is a versatile pianist and dedicated educator based in Boston. She holds a Bachelor’s degree from Northwestern University and a Master’s degree in Piano Performance from the Longy School of Music. Her impressive roster of teachers includes Ruth Slenczynska, Sharon Jensen, Sylvia Wang, Richard Ruggero, Alys Terrien-Queen, and Lois Shapiro.

As an educator, Cynthia teaches piano to students of all ages in both private and group settings. Her teaching experience began while pursuing her degrees, where she instructed private piano and group music and movement classes.

Cynthia’s performance career spans internationally acclaimed venues and diverse repertoire. She has presented recitals at St. Thomas Kirche in Leipzig, Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, Weill Concert Hall in New York, and the Gardner Museum in Boston, among others. Her repertoire encompasses works by Mompou, Persichetti, Poulenc, Martinu, Chopin, and Rota, with a particular affinity for music rich in imagery and dance. She also performs piano arrangements of orchestral works such as “Peter and the Wolf” and “Rhapsody in Blue” with instrumental soloists.

Committed to making music accessible, Cynthia has undertaken innovative projects like composing and directing an outdoor performance for multiple pianists and vocalists as part of Newton’s Artful Piano Project. She has also presented a “movable performance” along a running route, showcasing her belief in participatory musical experiences.

Cynthia’s philosophy centers on the idea that music resides first in the body. This concept informs her current development of workshops exploring the mutual benefits between athletics and musicianship. Through her multifaceted approach to music—as performer, educator, and innovator—Cynthia Sanger continues to enrich the musical landscape and inspire both students and audiences alike.