Donna Weng Friedman
Interdisciplinary Artistry and Music Education with the Award-Winning Pianist and Film maker
The award-winning pianist Donna Weng Friedman enjoys a distinguished career as a soloist, chamber musician, educator, curator, producer, and filmmaker. She was selected as one of Musical America’s Top 30 Professionals of 2024 for her outstanding contribution to the performing arts and was also inducted into the Steinway & Sons Teacher Hall of Fame. She spoke to me about many of her inspiring projects, including the Joy Luck Trio, Microvids with composer Stefania de Kenessey and collaborators including violinist Curtis Stewart. You’ll hear how she got into film making and her award-winning personal film Never Fade Away about her parents, featuring Chun Wai Chan, the New York City Ballet's first Chinese principal dancer. Donna shared great advice for fellow music educators and students, how she came to be mentored by Radu Lupu, and perspectives on her career choices as a parent and many initiatives to amplify women composers and conductors. You’ll also be hearing clips from some of her solo piano albums. All the music you’ll hear is linked below.
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Donna Weng Friedman Website: all the music you’ll hear is linked to Donna’s website
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