Ep 29, Artist Talks: Ingrid Keller

Pianist Ingrid Keller is a recitalist, collaborative pianist, educator, and Founding Artistic Director of The Belvedere Series, a chamber music series in Richmond, VA. Her performances have been praised as "a revelation in musical excellence" (Oakwood Register) and "an unforgettable experience" (Berkshire Gazette).

She has appeared in prominent venues across the U.S., including the Kennedy Center, Boston's Symphony Hall, Jordan Hall, the Banff Centre, and Tanglewood, as well as internationally.

Ingrid formerly was repetiteur and rehearsal pianist for the Richmond Symphony Chorus. Her vast knowledge of instrumenta, vocal, and operatic repertoire has led to stage appearances with celebrated artists such as Yo-Yo Ma, Dawn Upshaw, Leonidas Kavakos, and Joe Bergstaller. She has also performed with major symphonies across the country.

In this episode we cover:

1. Ingrid's pivotal moment in middle school at the New England Conservatory of Music

2. The difference a teacher who believes in you can make in your life

3. The singular experience of studying with Manahem Pressler

4. "Nothing can prepare you for no longer being in school" ...and meeting Erin Freeman

5. The early days of The Belvedere Series

6. Richmond's first chamber music festival

Learn more about Ingrid and The Belvedere Series:

• Website: The Belvedere Series

• IG: @thebelvedereseries

• Facebook: The Belvedere Series

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