BIOGRAPHY
Anna Goryacheva is a charismatic soloist, praised for her performances of deep musical expression, artistry, sparkling technique, and emotional power. She was celebrated by Flaunt magazine for her "Charming velvety-beautiful sound and engaging interpretations," while LA Weekly described her as an "acclaimed soloist of exceptional talent."
Undertaking concert tours across the globe, Anna graced the stages of the most distinguished concert halls in Russia, the United States, and Europe. Her solo and orchestra performances were broadcast on radio and television in multiple countries, including Hungary, Poland, 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 International Youth Piano Competition as a distinguished judge, further extending her influence in the global music community. Her recognition among the Top 100 Piano Influencers 2024 underscores her role as both a guardian of classical tradition and a modern cultural figure.
Anna Goryacheva has built an accomplished artistic profile that unites both solo and collaborative performance. Her repertoire reflects a special affinity for Mozart, Scarlatti, Chopin, and Liszt. 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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Recognized as a prodigy, Anna Goryacheva’s early career was defined by high-profile appearances on national television and collaborations with Russian pop icons. From commercials and TV series to theater productions and televised piano performances, her consistent media presence established her as a widely recognized young artist and laid the foundation for her future career.​
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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 with the Budapest Symphony, followed by appearances as a soloist with the Kaliningrad State Symphony and the Kaliningrad State Chamber Orchestras.
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"Her every appearance is met with considerable buzz"
Born in the former Soviet Union, Anna Goryacheva is a winner of numerous international competitions and awards. The Grand Prize at the Balys Dvarionas International Piano Competition in Lithuania became a pivotal moment that shaped the direction of her career, and led to solo appearances and early collaborations with prominent musicians and mentors across Europe such as Lev Natochenny, Aldona Dvarionaite, Pavel Berman, among others. Soon after, she toured Eastern Europe as a soloist with the Lithuanian National Symphony Orchestra, in a series of performances that were internationally televised, bringing her recognition on a broad international stage. Anna was also awarded grants from major music foundations, including the "New Names" foundation (Russia), for her outstanding artistic promise and concert activity, and the "Young Talents of Russia" foundation for her exceptional contribution to culture and the arts.​
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A testament to her artistic legacy, Anna’s portrait — painted by one of Kaliningrad’s leading artists after her solo recital at the Philharmonic — has been on permanent display at the Main Museum of Kaliningrad for over a decade as part of the exhibition “Portraits of the Era.” Honored as a cultural ambassador of her hometown, she continues to be regarded as a lasting symbol of artistic excellence and national pride.​
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In 2011, she graduated from the Gnessin Academy of Music in Moscow, where she studied under Prof. Denis Burstein. That same year, she was awarded the USC Thornton School of Music Dean’s Full Scholarship in Los Angeles and admitted to the highly selective Artist Diploma program — a distinction granted to only a handful of musicians worldwide. In 2016, she earned her Master’s Degree with high distinction at the Thornton School, where she studied under the guidance of renowned pianist Daniel Pollack, also as a full scholarship recipient. She also enriched her education through studies and masterclasses with celebrated performers including Vladimir Krainev, Dmitry Bashkirov, Mikhail Voskresensky, Santiago Rodrigues, Igor Lazko, and Avedis Kouyoumdjian among others.
"Goryacheva is a sensation with her projects and entrepreneurial activity"
​​​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 talented pianists and mentoring piano teachers both in the United States and abroad. She has also served as visiting faculty and guest speaker at Stetson University in DeLand, Florida, and is frequently invited as an adjudicator for competitions and to conduct masterclasses throughout Russia and the United States.
In 2021, Anna’s achievements were recognized on a global scale when she was included in Brainz Magazine’s list of 500 entrepreneurs, influential leaders, educators, and business owners worldwide, honoring her exceptional contributions to music education.​
Anna resides in the South Bay, Los Angeles, California, and is fluent in English and Russian.
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