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Biography
Stephanie Wendt
Photo credit: Ann Marsden
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The poetry and virtuosity of pianist Stephanie Wendt's performances have impressed both audiences and critics. She has performed as soloist and chamber musician on five continents in venues ranging from Avery Fisher Hall in New York to maximum-security prison. With a repertoire ranging from works of J. S. Bach to present-day compositions, she is passionate about bringing classical music to both enthusiasts and newcomers to the art.
Wendt holds degrees in piano performance from The Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia and Indiana University, and a doctorate from the University of Minnesota. She has won many awards, including a McKnight Artist Fellowship for Performing Musicians in 2003.
Stephanie Wendt served on the faculties of the University of Minnesota, Bethel University and the University of Indianapolis. She is also active as a regional and national broadcaster. For her three-part docudrama about Clara Schumann, Wendt won the prestigious Gracie Allen Award for "Best Radio Portrait" from American Women in Radio and Television. She currently serves as an announcer and programmer for the Classical Public Radio Network, heard around the United States.
A gifted writer, Wendt's articles, interviews and reviews have appeared in publications around the United States. Clara's Visitor is her first play. She has presented it to enthusiastic audiences in Australia, the United States and England.
New-Zealand-born, Stephanie Wendt began her piano studies in Australia at the age of five. Her teachers included Jorge Bolet, Gary Graffman, Enrica Cavallo-Gulli, Lydia Artymiw, Joan Torno, Gail Delente and Clemens Leske.
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