Pianist and collaborator Noah Stone prioritizes emotional expression and interpersonal connection in her playing. She infuses her prior experience as a violinist and vocalist into their work, creating a sound with direction, depth, and purpose. Noah is comfortable on both a local and international stage, performing everywhere from community fundraisers to Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall. Her programs display a love for both traditional and modern repertoire, with a focus on broadening the canon to represent and welcome new audiences.
In her work, Noah explores the possibilities of piano sounds by performing music by emerging composers in addition to the traditional repertoire. Recent collaborations include premieres of Isaac Barzso’s billow (2019) for “Concert: New Electro-Acoustic Music” at Florida State University, Lila Reeser’s Elemental, and Joi Harper’s Affirmations for Composers of the African Diaspora Class Recital at the Longy School of Music at Bard College. Noah believes that music is for everyone, and therefore, it should represent everyone. Noah is continually working to inspire permanent diversity in their field by programming and advocating for works by historically underrepresented composers.
Noah believes that part of being a performer is giving back to the community. From 2017-2021, she served as vice president of Space Coast Music Project, Inc., a Florida-based non-profit organization that uses classical performances to raise money for local charities. As both an organizer and performer, she enjoys creating events that allow them to share music with others while also creating donations to and awareness of good causes. In 2020, due to the impossibility of presenting live concerts, she brought awareness to community organizations by hosting a remote concert to benefit the Jacksonville Urban League’s Center for Advocacy and Social justice. Noah currently works as Community Engagement Manager for Powers Music School, a community music school in Belmont, MA.
Noah holds a Bachelors of Music in Piano Performance from Florida State University, where she studied with Read Gainsford, Stijn De Cock, and David Kalhous, and a Masters of Music in Piano Performance from the Longy School of Music of Bard College, where she studied with Spencer Myer and Eri Nakamura. In her spare time, Noah enjoys running, 70s rock music, and spending time at the beach (with plenty of sunscreen).