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William Chapman Nyaho

1958–

United States

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William H. Chapman Nyaho (surname Chapman Nyaho; b. Washington, D.C., 1958) is an American concert pianist specializing in solo piano music by composers from Africa and the African diaspora. He graduated from the Achimota School in Achimota, where he studied piano with John Barham. He holds B.A. and M.A. degrees in music from St Peter's College, Oxford University, an M.M. from the Eastman School of Music, and a D.M.A. from the University of Texas at Austin. He has also studied at the Conservatoire de Musique de Genève. He has taught at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, Colby College and Pomona College, Willamette University. He is currently on the faculty of Pacific Lutheran University and the Interlochen Arts Academy Summer Camp. He also teaches privately and performs nationally and internationally giving recitals, masterclasses and workshops.

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