Caroline Oltmanns

Dr. Caroline Oltmanns is a Professor of Piano at Youngstown State University's Dana School of Music & University Theatre. As an International Steinway Artist and Fulbright Scholar, she bridges musicology with performance innovation through her research on repertoire diversification and sustainable artistry.

• Education: BA and MA in Piano from University of Southern California, Other degree from University of Southern California
• Research Focus: Explores women composers' contributions, traditional forms like variations/pasacaglias, and interdisciplinary connections between classical music and alternative energy concepts
• Awards:
  • 2023 YSU Research Professorship
  • 2022 Steinway Top Teacher Award
  • 2022 YSU Research Professorship
  • 2021 YSU Distinguished Professor Award
  • Fulbright Scholarship
• Performance Highlights: Touring Europe with commissions of new concerti, recording artist with six solo CDs including 'Ghosts' exploring Schumann's final works