ERICA KIESEWETTER
PROFESSOR / VIOLINIST / CONDUCTOR


About
Erica Kiesewetter's impressive career includes leading multiple New York orchestras and performing with renowned ensembles.
A former student of Ivan Galamian, she has received Grammy recognition and maintains an active teaching studio at Bard College Conservatory of Music, offering specialized courses in orchestral preparation and string technique.
Erica Kiesewetter with students
Studio Recital, Spring 2023
Reviews
“And Erica Kiesewetter, the concertmaster, gave a lively, lovely account of the miniature violin concerto in the third act.”
—Opera Orchestra of NY, Verdi ‘s I Lombardi, Avery Fisher Hall, April 2013
“beautiful solos by the concertmaster, Erica Kiesewetter.”
—American Symphony Orchestra George Perle “Transcendental Modulations”, May 31, 2015
“ a dazzling violin solo from concertmaster Erica Kiesewetter.”
—Opera Orchestra of NY, Verdi ‘s I Lombardi, Avery Fisher Hall <Superconductor>April 2013

Erica Kiesewetter with Tan Dun, Dean of Bard Conservatory of Music

Erica Kiesewetter Conducting Bard College Community Orchestra
Fisher Center at Bard
©️Hsiao-Fang Lin
Conducting
Appointed Associate Conductor in 2016, Erica Kiesewetter transformed the Bard College Orchestra into the Bard College Community Orchestra, now 50+ members strong, with performances each semester at the Fisher Center.
She collaborates with concerto competition winners, explores unique repertoire, and founded the annual Midsummer’s Eve Concert in 2019, enriching Bard’s vibrant musical community.
Mind Over Nerves
Eric Kiesewette has transformed her personal journey with performance anxiety into a powerful workshop called "Mind Over Nerves".
Drawing from decades of experience, meditation, body work, and psychotherapy, Erica provides practical tools and deep insights for musicians and performers to overcome nerves and perform with confidence.

Erica Kiesewetter
Bard College Conservatory, CPS