Real name: David Arden

David Arden is a classical pianist specializing in contemporary music. He worked closely with composer Henryk Górecki, and was authorized by the composer to make the world premiere recording of Górecki's solo piano music. In addition, he has worked with and premiered pieces by such composers as Olivier Messiaen, Luciano Berio, Karlheinz Stockhausen, John Cage, Earle Brown, Jacob Druckman, Bernard Rands and Carson Kievman.