An American with a Russian soul, Maria Ioudenitch was born in Balashov, Russia, and moved with her family to Kansas City when she was 3 years old. Her teachers have included Gregory Sandomirsky and Ben Sayevich in Kansas City, followed by Pamela Frank and Shmuel Ashkenasi at the Curtis Institute of Music. Maria recently graduated with her Master’s and Artist Diploma from the New England Conservatory studying with Miriam Fried.

In 2021, Maria received First Prizes at the Ysaye International Music Competition, the Tibor Varga International Violin Competition, and the Joseph Joachim International Violin Competition, the latter including additional prizes such as a recording and distribution deal with Warner Classics. Her debut album is set to be released this year in collaboration with pianist Kenny Broberg. 

Recent chamber music engagements include performances in Mexico, Argentina, Uruguay, and Chile with Roberto Diaz, acclaimed violist and President of the Curtis Institute, as well as performances in Chicago, New York, Connecticut, and Boston with renowned violinist and pedagogue Miriam Fried. 

Maria has also taken part in multiple summer festivals and academies, such as Ravinia’s Steans Music Institute, the International Summer Academy at Universität Mozarteum in Salzburg, Austria, the International Music Academy in the Principality of Liechtenstein, and the Marlboro Music Festival in Vermont. She also regularly performs for the musician-led initiative Music For Food.

Apart from classical music, Maria adores jazz and visual art.
Currently, her favorite artists are Robert Schumann (classical), Oscar Peterson (jazz), and Remedíos Varo (surrealist art).