Ana-Maria Vera, whose playing has been described by The Times (UK) as “fierce and fearless, thrillingly mobile and sentient,” has been performing around the world since childhood. An American pianist of Dutch-Bolivian origin, Vera made her professional debut when she was 8. She performed at the White House for President Carter and at age 16 was honored by the Bolivian state with a commemorative postage stamp. In addition to soloist appearances the world over, Vera has given recitals at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC, the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam, Tivoli in Copenhagen, the Salle Gaveau in Paris and London’s Wigmore Hall. She is also the founder and director of Bolivia Clásica, a charitable organization with headquarters in London, La Paz and Washington DC, which promotes cultural exchanges. Don’t miss her SMF recital debut!