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Findlay Cockrell is a Juilliard-trained pianist whose career blends rigorous classical training with a deep commitment to American piano repertoire. A faculty member at the University at Albany from 1966 to 2006, Cockrell left a lasting mark on students and the regional music scene. He founded and directed the Amadeus Chamber Orchestra and the Gershwin Pops Orchestra, shaping performances that celebrated both classical and American popular-infused works. His recordings with Albany Records spotlight his versatility across 20th-century and contemporary American composers.