Pianist / Composer
Maria Baptist blurs the lines between jazz and classical music. She merges these two worlds to create her own unique sound.
“Maria Baptist has a sophisticated voice – highly emotional, evocative and vivid as life”
All About Jazz
“Maria Baptist proves how transparent the line between jazz and classical music can be.”
Berliner Morgenpost
Piano Solo Album Release Tour
“Hopes & Fears” out on
September 01, 2024
Biography
“Maria Baptists rhapsodic, free-flowing piano style evokes Bill Evans & Keith Jarrett”
Downbeat
The pianist, composer, conductor and university professor blurs the lines between jazz and classical music. Her “standalone music” (Downbeat) merges these two worlds to create her own unique sound.
Maria Baptist composes equally for jazz and symphonic ensembles, writes for jazz bands as well as for string quintets. As a solo pianist, she improvises with the same ease as she conducts a big band.
From Hong Kong to New York, from Copenhagen to Stellenbosch, Maria Baptist presents her compositions at the most internationally prestigious jazz and classical music stages. She has documented her award-winning music on 16 albums.
A message
from Maria
Without art, life is meaningless, music nourishes our souls, inspires us to resonate with the universe. Music builds bridges of understanding, of community and, in its inexhaustible diversity, has a fundamental significance in our society. When my music touches people emotionally and intellectually and the focus is on the present moment, on the „Here & Now“, then there is a chance for a deeper connection with each other. Something we need today more than ever.
Yours Maria
Music
Discography &
further recordings
Piano Solo
Video: “Hopes & Fears Part #1”
Audio: “Resonance”
Orchestra
Video: “Live in Berlin”
Audio: “Midnight Suite #2”
Let’s stay in touch –
Once a month I write a personal letter in German about my life as a musician- my »Inner Circle« newsletter.
I would be happy to stay in touch with you. You can subscribe here.
Yours Maria
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