marimba performer & teacher
For over 30 years, Nancy's work as a marimba performer and teacher has been a force in introducing more people to the marimba, and elevating it as a vehicle for musical expression. Many of her former students are noted rising stars.
She's performed internationally as a soloist and chamber musician, recorded many CDs and for 13 years has run a two-week summer event, Zeltsman Marimba Festival.
Nancy has taught marimba at Boston Conservatory and Berklee College of Music since 1993. In June 2016, the two institutions merged.
Photo: Jeff Ragland
Right photo (with Fumito Nunoya): Claudia Hansen
You play with your soul, and inside my soul.
-a note from an audience member, Mexico City-
Her subtle use of phrasing techniques often match the best singers
of art songs. Even when the textures require supreme velocity,
Zeltsman sounds the perfect artist.
-Hewitt Tircuit, Fanfare Magazine