BIOGRAPHY
Anna Goryacheva is an internationally recognized pianist, recording artist, educator, and entrepreneur. Praised for her charisma, passionate performances, and artistry, she has been described in the media as an “acclaimed soloist of exceptional talent.”
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She has appeared at some of the most prestigious venues in Russia, the United States, and Europe — among them the Grand Hall of the Lithuanian National Philharmonic in Vilnius, and the Franz Liszt Academy of Music in Budapest. Her performances were broadcast on radio and television in multiple countries, including Hungary, Poland, the Czech Republic, Russia, Lithuania, and Sweden.
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Her latest artistic ventures include solo recordings of works by Philip Glass and a forthcoming debut solo album featuring music by Bach, Chopin, Satie, Debussy, Liszt, and Beethoven. She also collaborates with the Glissando Music and Arts Foundation as an artist and a distinguished judge, further extending her influence in the global music community. Honored as a Top Steinway Piano Teacher by Steinway & Sons Americas, she stands as both a guardian of classical tradition and a modern cultural figure.
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"Her every appearance is met with considerable buzz"
Anna Goryacheva has built an accomplished artistic profile that unites both solo and collaborative performance. This breadth of experience led to her positions as a staff pianist at esteemed institutions including the USC Thornton School of Music, the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music, and the USC Glorya Kaufman School of Dance.
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Anna began her professional music studies at the Kaliningrad Special Music School for gifted children affiliated with the Kaliningrad State Music College. Her first breakthrough outside of Russia came with an orchestral debut in Hungary, followed by winning a Grand Prize at Balys Dvarionas International Piano Competition in Lithuania, earning international recognition at an early age.
Recognized as a prodigy, Anna Goryacheva’s career extended beyond the concert stage. She appeared on national and regional television — including Channel One Russia, the country’s leading national network, and Channel Five — where her performances and interviews were broadcast in cultural programs and televised concerts.
"Goryacheva is a sensation with her projects and entrepreneurial activity"
Anna holds a Master’s degree from the Gnessin Academy of Music in Moscow, where she studied under Prof. Denis Burstein as a full state scholarship recipient from the Ministry of Culture. Her academic excellence continued at the USC Thornton School of Music in Los Angeles, where she was awarded full scholarships for both her Master’s Degree and the prestigious Artist Diploma—a highly selective program granted to only a few musicians worldwide. During her time at USC, she studied under the guidance of renowned pianist Daniel Pollack. She was inducted into the Pi Kappa Lambda National Music Honor Society for her outstanding artistic and academic achievements.​​
Goryacheva appeared as a soloist with the Budapest Symphony, the Kaliningrad State Symphony, the Kaunas Symphony Orchestra, and the Lithuanian National Philharmonic and worked with celebrated performers including Lev Natochenny, Santiago Rodrigues, Pavel Berman, Igor Lazko, Vladimir Tropp, Avedis Kouyoumdjian, and Larry Livingston, among others. Her artistry has left a lasting impact, inspiring tributes across different media. Her portrait was recently exhibited at the Kaliningrad State Art Museum in “Portraits of the Era,” dedicated to influential figures of our time.
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​​​Beyond her career as a performing artist, Anna Goryacheva has established herself as a successful entrepreneur and pedagogue. She is the founder and director of the Elite Piano Institute, a premier piano school recognized for training young pianists and mentoring piano teachers in the United States and abroad, including Japan, Australia, Germany, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, and Russia. She has also shared her expertise as a lecturer and guest speaker at Stetson University in DeLand, Florida. She is frequently invited as an adjudicator for competitions and to conduct masterclasses throughout Russia and the United States. As the founder of the Elite Piano Institute, she has become a cultural force in Los Angeles, shaping the next generation of pianists.
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Anna resides in the South Bay, Los Angeles, California, and is fluent in English and Russian.
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