Violinist Maria Ioudenitch captured the attention of music lovers worldwide in 2021 when she received first prizes in three international violin competitions – the Ysaÿe, Tibor Varga, and Joseph Joachim. Named a “Great Talent” by the Konzerthaus Wien, a program that supports young artists, she gives various recitals at the Wiener Konzerthaus.

An active chamber musician, Maria participates in chamber music tours with Ravinia Steans Music Institute and Marlboro Music Festival. In 2023, she won the Opus Klassik Award in the category “Chamber Music Recording of the Year” for her debut album Songbird on Warner Classics with pianist Kenny Broberg.

Born in Russia, Maria grew up in Kansas City and began playing violin with Gregory Sandomirsky at the age of three. She continued her studies with Ben Sayevich at the International Center for Music in Kansas City and Pamela Frank and Shmuel Ashkenasi at the Curtis Institute of Music. Maria completed her master’s degree and Artist Diploma at the New England Conservatory, where she studied with Miriam Fried.

Maria currently resides in Berlin, Germany.