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 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.
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. During this period, she was also cast in commercials and TV series on local networks.
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"Her every appearance is met with considerable buzz"
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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. Upon graduation, Anna was inducted into Pi Kappa Lambda National Music Honor Society (Eta Chapter, USC) for outstanding academic and artistic achievement.
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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 Art Museum in “Portraits of the Era,” dedicated to influential figures of our time.
"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 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 while continuing her global artistic journey.
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Anna resides in the South Bay, Los Angeles, California, and is fluent in English and Russian.
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