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Kristina Marinova

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Kristina Marinova has been described as a virtuoso performer of extreme energy and youthful vibrance. Her clear and precise tone enhances her stormy expressions and performances, full of grace, serenity, style, and beauty. Her album 4 RHAPSODIES, which she performed live at Carnegie Hall on November 17, 2022, has been called “A Feast for the Ears” by Darren Rea of Classical Music Review Magazine.

“Listening to works like 4 RHAPSODIES we instantly realize music is like a message from God” – Nagamag Magazine.

Words used to describe Marinova’s efforts on her album include “dazzling, tender, virtuosic and emotional with unparalleled talent.” Her recent performance at the legendary Tarrytown Music Hall was described as “the elegant and masterful Bulgarian pianist delivered an incredible spectacular performance.”

Marinova has appeared in major music festivals as a performer, lecturer, and educator, collaborating with some of the world’s most prominent musicians. Her album LOVES ME NOT, released in June 2023, is a compilation of melancholy arrangements by the artist featuring Scriabin, Rachmaninoff, Liszt, Bach, and others.

A native of Plovdiv, Bulgaria, Marinova holds a Master’s Degree in Piano Performance from the University of Michigan, where she received a full graduate fellowship and was later invited to specialize at the Keyboard Collaborative Arts Program at the University of Southern California (USC).

Marinova also serves as the President of Collaborative Piano at the World Piano Teachers Association (WPTA).

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“The album documents and demonstrates her remarkable talent and unyielding dedication to the art of classical piano music.”

“Marinova’s rendition of this technically demanding piece is a tribute to her virtuosity.”

"An incredible, spectacular performance ... "

"4 Rhapsodies is a feast for the ears."

“Marinova’s commitment, technical expertise, and deep understanding of the repertoire make Loves Me Not a gem in the world of classical piano music.”

“The album documents and demonstrates her remarkable talent and unyielding dedication to the art of classical piano music.”

“Marinova’s rendition of this technically demanding piece is a tribute to her virtuosity.”

"An incredible, spectacular performance ... "

"4 Rhapsodies is a feast for the ears."

“Marinova’s commitment, technical expertise, and deep understanding of the repertoire make Loves Me Not a gem in the world of classical piano music.”

"..the album highlight that showcases an unparalleled amount of talent from Marinova."

“One comes away from the project impressed by how remarkably well-suited her gifts are to the band's music”

“…there's this superb new collection, which features material by Liszt, Gershwin, Piazzolla, and Erno Dohnányi”

“Marinova navigates its virtuosic passages and emotional trajectories with such authority, it could well inspire other pianists to take it on too. One of the reasons why the performances are so strong has to do with the fact that their panoramic range of emotional expression dovetails seamlessly with Marinova's sensibility.”

“While Marinova's execution of the technically demanding parts dazzles, her rendering of the tender moments impresses as much.”

“Joy infuses the work's exuberant expressions; as captivating is Marinova's execution of the work's volcanic sections.”

“..the work never fails to captivate, especially when it's delivered with the kind of conviction Marinova brings to the performance.”

"That same virtuosity now steers listeners through a kaleidoscopic set list that spans the Dead’s acid-test beginnings (“Cryptical Envelopment / The Other One”) to Europe ’72 favorites (“China Cat Sunflower → I Know You Rider”) and timeless closers (“Not Fade Away / Goin’ Down the Road Feeling Bad”). By condensing sprawling improvisations into a single instrument without losing their sense of adventure, Marinova invites Deadheads and classical aficionados alike to hear this music in a brand-new light."

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