Artist description Praised by the New York Times for her “splendid fiery energy,” Brazilian virtuoso pianist Sonia Rubinsky has performed on 4 continents. One of the greatest pianists—and best-kept secrets—currently living in the United States, Sonia Rubinsky has a stunning technique and uncanny three-dimensional tone.

Music Style Classical, Piano

Musical Influences Artur Rubinstein, Arthur Schnabel, Alfred Cortot, Irma Wolpe, Guiomar Novaes.

Artist History One of today’s top Brazilian pianists, Sonia Rubinsky’s burgeoning international career has taken her to four continents. Highlights of Ms. Rubinsky’s guest artist appearances include performance with the Orchestra of St. Luke’s in New York, the Richmond Symphony, the Syracuse Symphony, the Phoenix Symphony, the Cheyenne Symphony, as well as recitals in New York, Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, Toronto, Paris, Amsterdam, Rome, Tel-Aviv, and Montevideo. Awarded “Best Recitalist of the Year” by the Săo Paulo Association of Music Critics, the prestigious William Petschek Award, and winner of Artists International Competition in New York, Ms. Rubinsky has toured her country extensively, appearing with its most notable orchestras—including the Orchestra of the Teatro Municipal of Rio de Janeiro, the Campinas Symphony, the Porto Alegre Symphony, and the Săo Paulo State Symphony.Ms. Rubinsky is currently recording the complete works of Villa-Lobos for piano for the Naxos label. The first volume is available at amazon.com, CDnow.com, or directly from Naxos: 1-800-75NAXOS.Volume one has had great reviews - it was chosen one of the five best CD's of 1999 by Bryce Morrison - Gramophone Magazine. The producers - Marina and Victor Ledin - were nominated for a Grammy for this CD (together with 3 more).

Group Members Sonia Rubinsky

Instruments Piano

Albums Complete Piano works of Villa-Lobos, Volume 1-Naxos Label. Sonia Rubinsky plays Debussy, Villa-Lobos, and Messiaen for the Daghlian label. Several live recordings will soon be available at this site.

Press Reviews “...visceral impact and virtuoso excitement...an unusual degree of power and accuracy...splendid fiery energy.”—The New York Times“She produced pages of ecstasy which have not been heard since the great days of Guiomar Novaes...”— Săo Paulo, Diario Popular“….One of the happiest moments of the season. [Rubinsky’s] musicianship goes beyond the text, she immerses herself profoundly in the message of the composer….”—Rio de Janeiro, Jornal do Brasil

Additional Info Photo Credit: Yoav Bachar

Location New York, NY - USA

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