Sophia Agranovich is a multi-award-winning pianist, recording artist, educator, and artistic director recognized for her breathtaking virtuosity and profound sensitivity. Described by Fanfare magazine as “a tigress of the keyboard” and “a daring pianist in the tradition of the Golden Age Romantics,” her performances have also been hailed by Audiophile for their “orison of uncommon beauty” and praised by the American Record Guide for “magnificent shading and superior musicianship.” A Steinway Artist, Agranovich has graced prominent stages worldwide. Recent highlights include the Pennautier Festival and Juan-les-Pins in France—where she premiered works composed for her by Françoise Choveaux—as well as invitations to perform in China, Brazil, London and Madrid. Her distinguished concert venues include Carnegie Hall, David Geffen Hall at Lincoln Center, Merkin Hall, Bargemusic, Sieminski Theater, Salle Cortot, Théâtre Na Loba, the American Cathedral in Paris, Teatro di Marcello, Sala Baldini, Ehrbarsaal, and others. She has collaborated with renowned musicians and members of major orchestras. Her discography spans 12 critically acclaimed albums and several singles, encompassing a wide repertoire that frequently charts in the top 10 across global music platforms such as One World Music Radio and World Top Radio Airplay Charts. Sophia has received over 80 international awards. She is a First Place Winner of The American Prize, Mykola Lysenko International Competition and the Bergen Philharmonic Competition. Her awards include three Gold and sixteen Silver Medals from the Global Music Awards, multiple honors from the Beethoven, Schubert and Debussy International Competitions, One Earth Awards, InterContinental Music Awards, LIT Talent Awards, Radio Music Awards, World Classical Music Awards, UK International Music Competition, and the European International Music Competition, among many others, including the Steinway Top Teacher Award and Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award. Her performances and recordings are broadcast internationally, with features on WMNR Fine Arts Radio, NPR, Grand101.1 FM, and WQXR’s Greene Space. She has appeared on WWFM programs such as “Between the Keys” and “Piano Matters,” and WQXR’s “Reflections from the Keyboard.” Born in Ukraine, Agranovich studied with Anna Stolarevich and Alexander Edelmann before continuing at The Juilliard School under legendary Sascha Gorodnitzki and Nadia Reisenberg. She holds Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from Juilliard, where she also taught as a Fellow. She continued her Doctoral Studies at the Columbia University. A distinguished educator, her students have won top prizes in major competitions and performed on stages and radio programs worldwide. She is Artistic Director of the Watchung Arts Center’s classical series, Program Chair of the Music Educators Association of New Jersey, and a voting member of NARAS and GrammyU mentor. Visit https://sophiagranovich.com and https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sophia_Agranovich For more audio only versions of the planetmullins podcast click here https://www.buzzsprout.com/1405894 Show host Rob Mullins is a Grammy nominated jazz pianist and composer who has released 43 solo albums over four decades and is also a dedicated music instructor who tours regularly. To find out more about Rob Mullins visit his website at https://planetmullins.com For video episodes and more visit Rob's channel at https://youtube.com/planetmullins
