A Photo Shoot Is Never Just a Photo Shoot
Caroline Oltmanns Caroline Oltmanns

A Photo Shoot Is Never Just a Photo Shoot

A photo shoot is often seen as something purely visual—an opportunity to “get new pictures.” But for a concert pianist, especially in a space that carries personal and artistic meaning, it becomes something much deeper: a reflection of identity, legacy, and connection

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The Layover, the Lost iPad, and the Backup I Finally Made
Caroline Oltmanns Caroline Oltmanns

The Layover, the Lost iPad, and the Backup I Finally Made

We often don’t recognize the true importance of things until they are suddenly gone.

Returning to the U.S. from a recent trip, I had a very tight layover at Newark. Immigration moved swiftly (thanks to Global Entry), and the luggage recheck was efficient as well. Security, however, was another story

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QM2
Caroline Oltmanns Caroline Oltmanns

QM2

My old year ended with a beautiful Atlantic crossing aboard Queen Mary 2. This time I decided to include some large scale works

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The Power of a Well-Crafted Program
Caroline Oltmanns Caroline Oltmanns

The Power of a Well-Crafted Program

This week I had the pleasure of collaborating with the organizer of an upcoming Spring concert on the repertoire selection. What a treat

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The Encore - More Than Music
Caroline Oltmanns Caroline Oltmanns

The Encore - More Than Music

An encore isn’t rehearsed in the same way as the main program. It's prepared, but it feels a bit like a letter not yet sent

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