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Prominent Harpsichordist James Dorsa Gains International Recognition as Composer and Performer

LOS ANGELES, July 15, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- James Dorsa is an American harpsichordist and composer. He teaches at California State University at Northridge and is regarded as a leading proponent of contemporary harpsichord composition and performance. Dorsa was born February 28, 1973 in Encino, California, and raised in nearby Woodland Hills. He received little formal musical training during his early childhood but taught himself to read music and play the keyboard. He began taking private piano lessons at age 12 and later studied piano performance at Los Angeles Pierce College before serving a tour in the United States Navy.  

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