Allan Fuller
(b. 1955), a native of Washington State, began studying piano with his
mother at age seven with his mother the late Gerogette Fuller. He finished preparatory studies with the late Stella Knoebel in Wenatchee, Washington. Subsequently he completed both Bachelor
and Masters Degrees in piano performance, studying at Whitworth College
(Margaret Ott), The University of Oregon (Victor Steinhart), and
Central Washington University (Dr. Bonalyn Smith). After relocating
to Northern Nevada in 1981, Fuller studied privately for several
years with William Corbett-Jones, Professor Emeritus - San Francisco
State University.
Fuller's awards include distinctions at the Spokane Music Festival, Third place in the Music Teachers National Association competition in 1977, as well as semi-finalist in the second International Piano Competition for Outstanding Amateurs, 2000. While foremost a solo recitalist, he has served as a private piano teacher, piano instructor at the University of Nevada-Reno, competition judge, concerto soloist, and chamber musician. In addition to frequent solo performances, Allan and his brother Richard perform four-hand piano works in the U.S. and Austria.
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Fuller was selected to compete among 100 international pianists in the International Piano Competition for Outstanding Amateurs under the sponsorship of the Van Cliburn Foundation in both 1999 and 2000. In conjunction with the competition, his pianism and professional occupations were profiled on "Good Morning America."
His European debut commenced in November of 2000, and he has continued to present well-received recitals in Vienna and the U.S. While possessing a wide-ranging repertoire from Bach to Mompou, Fuller finds his inner spirit with the Sonatas of the Viennese Classical era and works of Chopin. Reviews cite his playing as "beautifully dispensed, exciting presentations with articulately voiced treble passages."
While persistently passionate and active as a concert pianist, Fuller has chosen to pursue music as an avocation. The artist’s vocation lies in a 29-year career in the Casino Industry. He has served lengthy executive terms for both Harrah’s for John Ascuaga’s Nugget where he is currently the Director of Casino Operations.
Mr. Fuller wishes to openly acknowledge his parents Georgette and Alfred Fuller for their unwavering support, encouragement, and love over the years.
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