Amy Bach

Known for the elegance and breadth of her playing, Amy Bach performs as a soloist and collaborative pianist in Salt Lake City, Utah.  Her repertoire ranges from Granados and Prokofiev to Boulanger, Psathas, and Dohnanyi. A frequent collaborator for instrumentalists, Amy has accompanied vibes, tuba, and clarinet as well as all string instruments. She has played locally in the US at the Bountiful/Davis Arts Center and abroad in Salles, France at La Balie Candlelight Concerts and in Kent, England in Finchcocks Hall.

With creative programming and inviting verbal introductions, Amy designs audience experiences that demystify Bach’s counterpoint, Debussy’s aural painting, and the drama of Rachmaninoff. As a collaborator, Amy regularly accompanies degree recitals and juries for both graduates and undergraduates at the University of Utah. She often works with the studios of nine university professors, four of whom are members of the Utah Symphony.

Amy provides her collaborative partners with the foundational support needed to allow them to excel in their performances. She helps musicians clarify their musical decisions and make productive use of rehearsal time. Both backstage and in rehearsals she is known for calming nerves, encouraging bolder interpretations, and championing vibrant on-stage experiences. Awards for her collaborations include the ENKOR International Competition and the SummerArts Competition at the University of Utah where she earned two degrees in piano performance.