Music I Am #35 – Sophia Agranovich – Pianist, Recording Artist, Educator, Artistic Director
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The moment when you knew you wanted to be a musician:
After attending a recital of Sviatoslav Richter when I turned five. His masterly touch made the piano sound as rich as an orchestra, with colors specific to different instruments and rainbow of feelings. I had realized that music could express all of my emotions, thoughts and even dreams.
An important skill for a career in music that does not have anything to do with an instrument or making music:
Empathy, communication skills, appreciation and knowledge of arts, literature and history
Two ways you stay motivated:
I am constantly motivated and grateful that now I can dedicate my time to music full time!
Latest Project:
Love Serenade – a single which is a collaboration with Rupam Sarmah, featuring Grammy® winners Lili Haydn and Hamid Saeidi (Opium Moon). It blends musical traditions between cultures and continents, boundary-free from any style. It is an eclectic arrangement of Schubert‘s melodies which is filled with unusual harmonies and intricate improvisations by classical and world instruments. Proceeds will support non-profit One Little Finger Global Foundation (that partners with many other charitable organizations) and children of the world.
What inspired it:
Franz Schubert’s Serenade from Schwanengesang with its enchanting expressiveness that symbolizes unconditional pure Universal Love, connecting all as one in peace and harmony.
Who’s on it:
Additional compositions: Rupam Sarmah, Sophia Agranovich
Performed by: Sophia Agranovich, Rupam Sarmah, feat. Lili Haydn and Hamid Saeidi from Opium Moon
Piano: Sophia Agranovich
Violin: Lili Haydn (Opium Moon)
Santoor (Persian): Hamid Saeidi (Opium Moon)
Santoor (Indian): Aronyo Choudhary
Sitar: Subhas Bose
Sarod: Abhijit Ray
Instrumentation and Programming: Rupam Sarmah
Music Arrangers: Rupam Sarmah, Sophia Agranovich
Engineers: Rupam Sarmah, Joe DeVico, Jitendra Kumar Prasad
Mixer and Mastering Engineer: Rupam Sarmah
Producers: Rupam Sarmah, Sophia Agranovich
Record Label: RJ Productions International
Publisher: RJ Productions International, One Little Finger Global Foundation
How do you discover new music?
By listening, watching, reading, attending concerts, recommendations of my friends and colleagues
One living and one dead musician that deserves more attention:
Françoise Choveaux, Fanny Mendelssohn
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