Elizabeth Wolff, Concert Pianist: New York, NY - Minneapolis, MN

Hi and 2025 Greetings

A few words since I last wrote or changed my location, or my repertoire, or "favoritism". I remain committed to learning and premiering new repertoire. It all keeps my fingers in training, my ears wide open, and my students better informed. Along these lines,, Access To Music, launched in the Twin Cities, continues to evolve. More information can be found on the ATM website pages, soon to be updated.

I am currently Artistic Director of a 3-day retreat and music festival for practicing pianists and teachers. In 2025, it was located on the spectacular campus of St. John's University in Collegeville, Minnesota. Save the dates for August 10-13, 2026 for an inspiring and gratifying time of relaxation, revitalization, and repertoire sharing. Co-director Jill Kilzer and I look forward to its continued growth and we welcome inquiries. The website can be found at musicat10000lakes.com.

With each passing season, I burrow even deeper into the works of Beethoven, Brahms and Rachmaninoff. I admit to being lopsided in my repertoire at this juncture. But what a wonderful place to capsize, should that happen.

As always, my best wishes for a prosperous musical, academic or personal upcoming season. I welcome hearing from you whenever you might have a thought to share.

Liz

Virtual Performance Offerings

Please enjoy these virtual samples of my work. These composers remain a balm especially during these challenging times. If you'd prefer to be at performances in person, return here for announcements of upcoming concerts.

On October 26, 2025, Elizabeth Wolff performed at Saint Mark’s Episcopal Cathedral, Minneapolis, MN, The program was Johannes Brahms: Variations on a Theme by Robert Schumann, Opus 9 (1854), Sergei Rachmaninoff: Variations on a Theme by Corelli, Opus 42 (1931), Ludwig Van Beethoven: Sonata for Piano No. 32, Opus 111 (1822). The concert was followed by a short talk about these composers' piano variations: their popularity or lack thereof, and the immense importance of their long-term survival, their acceptance and ultimately, their success.

From 2025 Elizabeth Wolff is heard performing the Brahms Sonata No. 3 in F minor Op. 5 at the Leschetizky Association Musicale, March 30, 2025

From 2024 this is the video of International Stretto Piano Festival performances, celebrating Stretto pianists Donna Weng Friedman and Julia Furlan, Elizabeth Wolff, Julia Siciliano, Luba Slepoi, with their collaborators, including the Trillium String Quartet, narrator Diana Solomon-Glover, violist Jesscia Thompson, flautist Darien French-Owen, and clarinetist Alan Schaffer. Liz performs Rachmaninoff's Cello Sonata with Jessica Thompson on viola.

Elizabeth Wolff and Jessica Thompson - June 2, 2024, International Stretto Piano Festival

From 2022 this is the video of The Chapel Restoration performances, including Waking Up by Debra Kaye, Sonata for Piano by Samuel Barber, and Sonata in Bflat Major by Franz Schubert.

Elizabeth Wolff - July 17, 2022, The Chapel Restoration, NYC

Elizabeth Wolff Musical Score
An example of Liz's creative work