Heather Peterson, Classical Pianist

Heather Peterson is an accomplished classical pianist who masterfully blends the highest level of technique with a fundamental expression of humanity, bringing profound depth, peace, and maturity to her performances. She holds a master's degree in piano performance from the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music, and a bachelor's degree in piano from Northern Illinois University.

Heather has performed hundreds of solo classical piano concerts, with audiences ranging from intimate living-room settings to collegiate and church settings, to chamber and orchestral collaborations. The recipient of 7 collegiate scholarships and 9 academic excellence awards, Heather performed concerti with the NIU Symphony Orchestra, the Anderson Symphony Orchestra, and the Kishwaukee Valley Symphony Orchestra. As a young student, Heather competed in over 25 regional, national, and international competitions, placing in and winning several, such as Semi-Finalist of the International Stravinsky Competition of Young Musicians, 1st place Winner of the NIU Concerto competition, 1st place Winner of the Anderson University Concerto-Aria competition, 1st place Winner of the Kishwaukee Concerto competition, 2nd place Winner of the Mendelssohn Club competition, and she performed on live radio in Chicago as a winner in the Beautiful Sound Steinway Piano Young Artists competition.

Heather and her husband Nathan live in the Chicago area with their four amazing musical children.

Website: https://heatherthomaspeterson.com

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