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Sofiya Uryvayeva Biography Phenomenal pianist Sofiya has performed with great success throughout the world, including in the United States, Mexico, Switzerland, Ukraine, Poland, Germany, Italy, and Austria. She was born in Siberia into a musical family. Sofiya graduated from the Odessa Stolyarsky Music School for highly talented children. While in Germany, she earned both Master s and Doctorate Degrees in music performance. Sofiya's electrifying virtuosity and exquisite musicality brought her numerous prizes in international competitions. In 2014, due to Sofiya s superlative achievements in the music field, the State Department of the U.S. government granted her American citizenship, a rare privilege reserved for individuals of extraordinary ability, recognizing these honorees as the best of the best in their field of endeavor. Sofiya's YouTube channel has become very popular in promoting classical music around the world, with many videos of her live performances. Modern composers from all over the world have dedicated their music to her, and she has performed numerous world premieres. In 2017, Sofiya became an adjunct professor at the Florida Atlantic University. Sofiya s concerts have been described by critics as A festival of all the senses, A magic ride on the witch s broom, and Brilliant technique with soul.
Sofiya Uryvayeva Press Excerpts "Brilliant Technique with Soul" Badische Zeitung "A Festival for all Senses, for the Soul and for Life" Breisgauer Wochenbericht "Magic ride on the witch s broom" Die Rheinpfalz
Sofiya Uryvayeva Programs Musical Fireworks From Paris Audiences are mesmerized by this music. You will travel to the most romantic place in the world: Paris Romance, passion and the musical language of love blossoms there. C. Chaminade Bygone Days The Fauns Theme and Variations F. Chopin Etude Op. 10, Nr. 12 Revolutionary Etude Op. 10, Nr. 3 Love Song Etude Op. 25, Nr. 10 Hurricane Scherzo No. 2, Op. 31 F. Liszt Etude No. 6 from the Paganini Etudes Love Dream C. Saint-Saens Piano Concerto No. 2 (Solo Arrangement by G. Bizet): I. Andante sostenuto II. Allegro scherzando III. Presto
Sofiya Uryvayeva Programs A Celebration of Life In Jewish music, melodies are soulful and poignant, like a confession of the heart. Jewish music is the music of life, joy and sorrow. It's almost as if the music itself is saying, "Life is a smile even when tears flow down the face. Life is beautiful. Let us celebrate!" This exciting program consists of beautiful and rapturous Jewish masterpieces for the piano by Mendelssohn, Gershwin and others. F. Mendelssohn Fantasy in F-sharp minor, op. 28 C. Alkan Song of the Madwoman on the Seashore Barcarolle Ancient Melody of the Synagogue Railroad J. Engel Five Piano Pieces Folk Melody New Song Zock (Dance) My Father s Tune At the Wedding G. Gershwin Rhapsody in Blue
Sofiya Uryvayeva Programs Russian Piano Fireworks Phenomenal pianist Sofiya Uryvayeva will perform two of the most famous and captivating piano suites ever written: Mussorgsky s Pictures at an Exhibition and Tchaikovsky s Nutcracker. These two suites are filled with dazzling fireworks and breathtaking displays of piano wizardry. You will feel the magic of the passion: raw emotions of joy, delight and love. Once you experience the brilliant playing of Sofiya Uryvayeva, the memory will be forged into your souls forever. M. Glinka Nocturne La Séparation Romance The Lark (Arr. M. Balakirev) M. Mussorgsky Pictures at an exhibition P. Tchaikovsky Concert suite from The Nutcracker (Arr. M. Pletnev) America The Beautiful The Great American Songbook, legendary movie themes, favorite patriotic songs and more. Sofiya will present a scintillating selection of beloved American music that has charmed and inspired its citizens through the centuries. This music, forever in our hearts, includes the most popular and exciting patriotic songs, movie themes, choices from the Great American Songbook, and more. The audience won't be just passive listeners, but equal participants in the concert. While much of the music is familiar, some fascinating discoveries await you. When Sofiya plays, there is always something new and special to be experienced.
Sofiya Uryvayeva Programs Current Concerto Repertoire Saint-Saens Second Piano Concerto Rachmaninoff Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini Schubert - Liszt Wanderer Fantasy Gershwin Rhapsody in Blue
Sofiya Uryvayeva YouTube Links Bumble Bee https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ijaqxoxd_ew Gershwin Rhapsody in Blue https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2c2bifi_0o4 Tchaikovsky Nutcracker Suite https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c6k7-af2qi0 Mussorgsky's Pictures at an Exhibition - The Great Gate at Kiev https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eudsw4cm7qs Charles-Valentin Alkan - The Railroad https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mdyp64xm-os Franz Liszt - Grand Concert Solo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wuzpurnhqx4 A 5-Minute Dash Through "Pictures at an Exhibition" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=61pnyynkvyc Schubert - Liszt Wanderer Fantasy for Piano and Orchestra (Mexican National Symphony) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aa2a4cktf3g Leroy Anderson - The Typewriter https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wtld24piiqm Artist Website: www.sofiyamusic.com
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