Kim Russ

Kimberly Russ - Piano Artist in Residence for the HPNWBBb, has performed in recital with musicians of the New York Philharmonic, the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, and the San Francisco Symphony as well as other internationally renowned brass soloists. While a student at the Juilliard School, Ms. Russ developed an affinity for the brass repertoire and has made a niche for herself as a collaborative pianist in the brass world. Although she now resides in Seattle with her husband, Christopher Olka (Principal Tuba, Seattle Symphony), she regularly travels throughout the United States to perform with brass artists.

Ms. Russ is an active freelance pianist in the Seattle area. She has appeared with the Seattle Symphony, Seattle Opera, Seattle Choral Company, Choral Arts Northwest, and the Bellevue Philharmonic Orchestra.

A native of Florida, Ms. Russ has been featured soloist with the Brevard Youth Symphony, the UCF Community Orchestra, and the former Florida Symphony Orchestra.