Renowned on both sides of the Atlantic for her dynamic performances and emotive interpretations, AnnaLotte Smith seamlessly navigates between the worlds of tradition and innovation, captivating audiences with her versatility and depth. She has achieved notable success in multiple international piano competitions, including winning the Grand Prix at the Second Baden-Württemberg International Piano Competition in Germany. AnnaLotte is recognized for her versatility as both a soloist and chamber musician, showcasing the classical repertoire while highlighting contemporary composers. Her performances have taken her from her orchestral debut at age 12 to appearances across the USA, UK, and Europe. She has been featured in the seminal Bach300 Festival in 2023 celebrating the legacy of 300 years of Bach in Leipzig, Germany and most recently a world premiere at the 2024 Klavierhaus Salon Series in New York City. She has collaborated with esteemed ensembles such as the Silk Road Ensemble and performed in renowned festivals such as the International Mozarteum Summer Academy, the Mostly Modern Festival, and the Accademia Pianistica Internazionale di Imola among others.
AnnaLotte’s performance practice research has brought her into demand as a music consultant from the historic instrument collection at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston to film sets, most recently winning Best First Time Producer at the 2023 New York International Film Festival. She holds a MM in Piano Performance at Boston Conservatory at Berklee studying with Ya-fei Chuang and a BM in Piano from Westminster Choir College at Rider University with additional studies at Princeton University. AnnaLotte is alsodeeply committed to the power of music to address pressing social issues and works to promote equality and human rights through extensive benefit concerts, fundraising initiatives, and educational outreach programs.
With each performance, she continues to push the boundaries of what it means to be a pianist and a socially conscious artist in the modern age.