Composer and pianist John Musto is celebrated for his wide-ranging output—spanning orchestral, operatic, chamber, vocal, and film music—and for a style enriched by jazz, ragtime, and blues influences. His acclaimed vocal works include the operas Volpone, Later the Same Evening, Bastianello, and The Inspector, along with a distinguished catalogue of art songs.
A frequent performer as both soloist and chamber musician, Musto also appears regularly in recital with his wife, soprano Amy Burton. He is a Pulitzer Prize finalist for Dove Sta Amore and the recipient of numerous honors, including two Emmy Awards, two CINE Awards, a Rockefeller Fellowship, and recognition from the American Academy of Arts and Letters. He serves on the piano faculty at the CUNY Graduate Center, where he coordinates the D.M.A. Program in Music Performance, and has been a valued member of the SongFest faculty since 2008.
Musto’s music has been extensively recorded across major classical labels and is published by Peermusic Classical.