Vanda Albota

Vanda Albota is a Romanian pianist and lecturer at Folkwang University of the Arts, specializing in instrumental training and accompaniment for woodwind performers. Her career spans solo performances, chamber music collaborations, and expertise in historical performance practices on period keyboard instruments. She has held teaching roles at institutions such as the 'Franz Liszt' University of Music in Weimar and the University of the Arts Berlin.

• Educated in Romania, Weimar, and Berlin under renowned musicians like Paul Badura-Škoda and András Schiff
• Active in international masterclasses and competitions as a chamber musician and accompanist
• Recipient of multiple international piano competition prizes and academic scholarships

Her research interests focus on piano performance, historical keyboard practices, and collaborative music-making. Albota's artistic work has been documented by major broadcasters including MDR Leipzig, BBC London, and Radio Romania Cultural.

Awards and distinctions include:

• First Prize at the International 'Ella Phillipp' Competition
• DAAD and Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung scholarships
• Multiple international competition placements

She maintains active collaborations in music education and performance, with notable appearances at venues like the Berlin Philharmonie and the Sammlung Dohr in Bergheim.