THEN: REFINED
Wellesley College Music Faculty (Performance)
Member of Just in Time Composers and Players, a musicians’ collaborative dedicated to demystifying contemporary classical music and to cultivating close collaborations between composer and performers.
“Karen Sauer is a strong pianist… and she has ideas…”
Richard Dyer, The Boston Globe
“Karen Sauer proved an excellent partner… handling a variety of difficult accompaniments with command and sensitivity.”
Richard Dyer, The Boston Globe
NOW: RANTING
After her retirement from classical music, Karen was persuaded to take a free on-line songwriting course. As she writes mainly topical songs and love songs, there is no shortage of material.
She started singing because who else was going to sing her songs? Discovering the world of open mikes was a real eye- and ear- opener! She is still trying to figure out how to integrate her two music worlds.
“Karen Sauer’s songs are f***ing hilarious!”
Stephen Martin, host of Catbird Cafe Open Mike
“It’s the one – the only – Karen Sauer, everybody!”
Neal Braverman, host of Roslindale Open Mike