Known for her versatility as a performer, pianist Edith Orloff has earned acclaim in the United States and Europe. She has concertized with equal success as recitalist, chamber musician, and soloist with orchestra. Her solo German debut in 1998 was received as “elegant, a pleasure to hear”, and her music-making has won praise at home and abroad for its interpretive vitality and perceptive musicianship.
In 1980, she became a member of the LosAngles-based Pacific Trio. The ensemble, with violinist Roger Wilkie and cellist John Walz, makes annual tours of the U.S. and Europe. Most recently, they recorded the Beethoven Triple Concerto with the Czech National Orchestra, as well as a CD of trios by American composers. For many years the group served as ensemble-in-residence of the Idyllwild Arts summer festival, where Ms. Orloff taught since 1976.
Ms. Orloff has appeared as guest artist with many notable ensembles, including the Houston Symphony Chamber Players, the Ensemble Con Brio of Bruchsal, Germany, and the Czech String Trio, and is a regular guest performer at Festival Mozaic (formerly, San Luis Obispo Mozart Festival). In keeping with her interest in promoting new music, she has helped to launch several series devoted to the works of contemporary composers. Ms. Orloff also enjoys a long-standing musical collaboration with her husband, Houston Symphony principal clarinetist David Peck; their CD of modern works for clarinet and piano was released in 2004.
A master’s degree graduate of the California Institute of the Arts, where she studied piano with Earle Voorhies and chamber music with Cesare Pascarella, she has also worked with Jerome Lowenthal, Reginald Stewart, Rosina Lhevinne, Daniel Pollack, and Roberto Eyzaguirre.
Ms. Orloff teaches privately and in master classes. In addition to her musical activities, she enjoys literature, travel, and study of languages. She resides in Houston and San Diego.
Concerts Performed
A Potpourri/PacSer, the Next Generation
Thu, June 11, 2015The West Hollywood City Council ChambersHigh Tide
Sun, March 17, 2013The Neighborhood Church in PasadenaWed, March 20, 2013The UCLA Faculty CenterScattering
Sat, April 14, 2012The Home of Richard Norton & Stephanie Rasines (The Culbertson Sisters House) in PasadenaSun, April 15, 2012The Neighborhood Church in PasadenaWed, April 18, 2012The UCLA Faculty Center25/101
Sat, April 30, 2011The Home of Ronna Binn-Hersh and Louis R. HershSun, May 1, 2011The Neighborhood Church in PasadenaWed, May 4, 2011The UCLA Faculty CenterWoven of many strands
Sat, June 6, 2009at the home of John & Barbara McLoughlin in BrentwoodSun, June 7, 2009The Neighborhood Church in PasadenaWed, June 10, 2009The UCLA Faculty Center