Dr. Natasha Stojanovska
Faculty: Piano
Education:
Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) in Piano Performance, minor in Music Theory – Northwestern University Bienen School of Music (Program Honors, Cum Laude) Artist Diploma, Alexander Toradze Piano Studio – Indiana University South Bend Master of Music in Piano Performance (Cum Laude) – Indiana University South Bend Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance (Cum Laude) – Lynn University Conservatory of Music Debut album Uncommon Voices: Women Composers from Eastern Europe – released by Navona Records (2022) Grant recipient – Musicians Club of Women, Chicago Faculty & teaching appointments including University of New Mexico and New Mexico School for the Arts Pianist on Call – Santa Fe Opera Collaborative pianist with ensembles including Santa Fe Symphony Chorus and Taos Opera Institute Performances broadcast on public radio including WFMT (Chicago) and KHFM (New Mexico)
Bio:
Dr. Natasha Stojanovska is a Macedonian concert pianist, composer, and educator recognized for her dynamic international career and commitment to amplifying underrepresented voices in classical music. Her debut album Uncommon Voices (Navona Records), dedicated to women composers from Eastern Europe, received praise for its artistry and cultural significance. Her forthcoming recording, Uncommon Voices, Part II: American Women Composers, supported by the Musicians Club of Women in Chicago, continues this mission. She has performed at venues and festivals including Guarneri Hall, the Princeton Festival, the Ear Taxi Music Festival, and the Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concerts, and has collaborated with renowned artists such as Renée Fleming, Rachel Barton Pine, and Patricia Barber. A passionate chamber musician and collaborative pianist, she works with organizations including the Santa Fe Opera, Santa Fe Desert Chorale, and Taos Opera Institute. Dr. Stojanovska holds a Doctor of Musical Arts from Northwestern University and is dedicated to fostering cultural dialogue through performance, composition, and teaching.
Favorite Musicians:
András Schiff, Grigory Sokolov, Alexander Toradze, Vladimir Horowitz
Quote:
“Music education nurtures discipline, creativity, and deep listening while giving students a powerful means of expression and connection with others. I strongly believe that Merit School of Music is a special place because it makes high-quality music education accessible to students from all backgrounds, fostering both artistic excellence and a strong, supportive musical community.”
