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Ingrid Stölzel is a contemporary classical music composer who was born in Germany in 1971. She grew up in a musical family, with her mother being a pianist and her father a conductor. Stölzel began playing the piano at a young age and later learned to play the violin and viola. She also sang in choirs and played in orchestras throughout her childhood and teenage years. Stölzel studied music at the University of Music and Performing Arts in Frankfurt, Germany, where she earned a Bachelor of Music degree in composition. She then moved to the United States to pursue further studies, earning a Master of Music degree in composition from the University of Missouri-Kansas City and a Doctor of Musical Arts degree in composition from the University of Michigan. Stölzel's compositions have been performed by orchestras and ensembles around the world, including the Kansas City Symphony, the Michigan Philharmonic, and the Kiev Philharmonic. Her works have also been featured at numerous festivals, including the International Festival of Women Composers in Venezuela and the Women Composers Festival of Hartford in Connecticut. One of Stölzel's most notable works is her choral piece "The Voice of the Rain," which was commissioned by the Kansas City Chorale and premiered in 2013. The piece is based on a poem by Walt Whitman and features lush harmonies and intricate textures. It has been praised for its evocative portrayal of the natural world and its emotional depth. Another notable work by Stölzel is her orchestral piece "The Gorgeous Nothings," which was commissioned by the Michigan Philharmonic and premiered in 2017. The piece is inspired by the poetry of Emily Dickinson and features a hauntingly beautiful melody that is passed between different sections of the orchestra. It has been praised for its inventive use of orchestration and its ability to capture the essence of Dickinson's poetry. Stölzel's music is characterized by its lyrical melodies, rich harmonies, and intricate textures. She often draws inspiration from poetry and nature, and her works are known for their emotional depth and evocative imagery. Her compositions have been described as "intensely personal" and "deeply moving," and she has been praised for her ability to connect with audiences on a profound level. In addition to her work as a composer, Stölzel is also an educator and advocate for new music. She has taught composition at the University of Kansas and the University of Missouri-Kansas City, and she has served as a mentor for young composers through programs such as the American Composers Forum and the International Alliance for Women in Music. She is also a founding member of the new music ensemble Tenth Intervention, which is dedicated to promoting the work of emerging composers. Overall, Ingrid Stölzel is a talented and accomplished composer whose works have earned her critical acclaim and a devoted following. Her music is characterized by its emotional depth, evocative imagery, and inventive use of orchestration, and she is widely regarded as one of the most exciting voices in contemporary classical music today.

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