Kristina Marinova’s album The Bus Came By And I Got On earned three honors at the World Entertainment Awards ceremony, held January 31 at the Whisky a Go Go on Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles, California.
In June 2023, Marinova released Loves Me Not, a deeply expressive collection of melancholy piano arrangements featuring works by Scriabin, Rachmaninoff, Liszt, Chopin, Bach, and others—further establishing her voice as a compelling musical storyteller.
Continuing her adventurous artistic journey, Marinova’s most recent album presents critically acclaimed solo piano arrangements of early-period Grateful Dead material, offering a fresh and imaginative reconceptualization of the band’s iconic songs through the lens of classical piano expression. The project has earned numerous accolades, including a Gold Medal for Best Americana Album from the LIT Music Awards, Global Music Awards recognition, and multiple World Entertainment Awards for Best Instrumental Album, Best Piano Solo (“Hurts Me Too”), and Best Classical Performance (“El Paso”). Critics have praised the album for its inventive fusion of rock heritage with refined solo pianism, resonating with both contemporary and traditional audiences.
World Entertainment Awards Honors
The album and its performances received the following awards:- The Bus Came By And I Got On — Best Instrumental Album
- “Hurts Me Too” — Best Piano Solo
- “El Paso” — Best Classical Performance
About Kristina Marinova
Kristina Marinova is an internationally acclaimed Bulgarian-American pianist, celebrated for her virtuosity, extreme energy, and youthful vibrance. Known for a clear, precise tone and electrifying stage presence, her performances unite stormy intensity with grace, serenity, style, and beauty—captivating audiences with both power and poetic refinement.Career Highlights
Her album 4 Rhapsodies, performed live at Carnegie Hall on November 17, 2022, was hailed as “A Feast for the Ears” by Darren Rea of Classical Music Review Magazine. Nagamag Magazine praised the recording, writing, “Listening to works like 4 Rhapsodies, we instantly realize music is like a message from God.” Critics described the album as “dazzling, tender, virtuosic, and deeply emotional,” highlighting Marinova’s “unparalleled” musical depth and artistry.In June 2023, Marinova released Loves Me Not, a deeply expressive collection of melancholy piano arrangements featuring works by Scriabin, Rachmaninoff, Liszt, Chopin, Bach, and others—further establishing her voice as a compelling musical storyteller.
About The Bus Came By And I Got On
Continuing her adventurous artistic journey, Marinova’s most recent album presents critically acclaimed solo piano arrangements of early-period Grateful Dead material, offering a fresh and imaginative reconceptualization of the band’s iconic songs through the lens of classical piano expression. The project has earned numerous accolades, including a Gold Medal for Best Americana Album from the LIT Music Awards, Global Music Awards recognition, and multiple World Entertainment Awards for Best Instrumental Album, Best Piano Solo (“Hurts Me Too”), and Best Classical Performance (“El Paso”). Critics have praised the album for its inventive fusion of rock heritage with refined solo pianism, resonating with both contemporary and traditional audiences.
