Victor Merzhanov commented, "His performances possess the deep understanding of the contents of Liszt's works, organic and instinctive feeling of form and outstanding virtuosity. The crystal-clear enunciation of each tone and the feeling of phrasal climaxes and structure are also worth mentioning. His pianistic art must attract more attention from concert organizers around the world." In 2008 he was added to the international roster of Steinway Artists and was also the winner of the 2008 Ivory Classics Grant for apprenticeship with Earl Wild. Recordings DVD, Steven Spooner Plays Liszt. EMR Classics, 2010 Historical Piano Recital Series Vol. I. EMR Classics, 2010 Historical Piano Recital Series Vol. III. EMR Classics, 2010 Historical Piano Recital Series Vol. IV. EMR Classics, 2010 Steven Spooner Plays Liszt Live. EMR Classics, 2009 Historical Piano Recital Series Vol. II. EMR Classics, 2008 III. Don Quixote, Strauss/Stewart/Spooner. IU Music, 2001 Steven Spooner Plays Schubert and Liszt Transcriptions. EMR Classics, 1999 In the news "Enhancements Put Works in Context at Three-Day Liszt Festival" The Washington Post (June 2, 2008) "Piano Professor to Study with Renowned Pianist" KU News (May 1, 2008) "Piano Professor Named as a Steinway Artist" KU News (May 1, 2008) "KU Professor Selected for International Liszt Performance" KU News (November 16, 2009) "Spooner Picked for Prestigious International Liszt Festival" The Oread (January 19, 2009) References External links Steven Spooner, Assistant Professor of Piano, University of Kansas Steven Spooner, Chamber Orchestra Kremlin, Schnittke: Concerto for Piano and Strings Steven Spooner, Meyerbeer/Liszt, Opera Paraphrase, Robert le Diable American classical pianists Male classical pianists American male pianists University of Kansas faculty 1970 births Living people 21st-century American pianists 21st-century classical pianists Musicians from Louisiana 20th-century American pianists 20th-century classical pianists Loyola University New Orleans alumni Conservatoire de Paris alumni Moscow Conservatory alumni 20th-century American male musicians 21st-century American male musicians