Concert Pianist | Founder & Piano Professor at Piano Academy Paris

Paris-based Katinka von Richter enthralls her audiences with her pursuit of the truth and essence of music in each piece, while captivating equally through her strong stage presence and sense of mise en scène. Her engagement with contemporary art has led her to create her own short film series, courts-métrages Instant Piano Paris, in which she merges classical piano with performance art. Her concerts have led her to perform on stages across the world. Her repertoire ranges from her solo album with Brahms piano Sonatas, Beethoven and Schubert to Prokofjev and Liszt, while her artistic projects reveal a fresh and imaginative approach to classical performance.

Concert Pianist & Piano Professor at Piano Academy Paris

Cleveland-based pianist Halida Dinova has appeared with leading European orchestras and is acclaimed for her interpretations of Schubert, Chopin, Scriabin, and twentieth-century repertoire. A dedicated advocate of contemporary music, she has championed works by composers such as Gubaidulina, Schnittke, and Ligeti, while presenting innovative programs around the world. She has recorded for leading labels such as DOREMI, NAXOS, and CHANDOS, including the celebrated solo album Halida Dinova plays Scriabin, praised as establishing her reputation as a foremost Scriabin interpreter. A Steinway Artist, she continues to perform worldwide as both soloist and chamber musician, including appearances at Carnegie Hall and leading international festivals.