{"id":2587,"date":"2023-10-03T13:45:19","date_gmt":"2023-10-03T17:45:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/alcguitar.com\/blog\/?p=2587"},"modified":"2023-10-03T13:45:19","modified_gmt":"2023-10-03T17:45:19","slug":"musiciam-sophiaagranovich","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alcguitar.com\/blog\/musiciam-sophiaagranovich\/","title":{"rendered":"Music I Am #35 \u2013 Sophia Agranovich \u2013 Pianist, Recording Artist, Educator, Artistic Director"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The moment when you knew you wanted to be a musician:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

An important skill for a career in music that does not have anything to do with an instrument or making music:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Empathy, communication skills, appreciation and knowledge of arts, literature and history<\/p>\n

Two ways you stay motivated:<\/strong><\/p>\n

I am constantly motivated and grateful that now I can dedicate my time to music full time!<\/p>\n

Latest Project:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Love Serenade<\/strong> \u2013 a single which is a collaboration with Rupam Sarmah, featuring Grammy\u00ae 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\u2018s 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.<\/p>\n

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What inspired it:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Franz Schubert\u2019s Serenade from Schwanengesang with its enchanting expressiveness that symbolizes unconditional pure Universal Love, connecting all as one in peace and harmony.<\/p>\n

Who\u2019s on it:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Additional compositions: Rupam Sarmah, Sophia Agranovich
\nPerformed by: Sophia Agranovich, Rupam Sarmah, feat. Lili Haydn and Hamid Saeidi from Opium Moon
\nPiano: Sophia Agranovich
\nViolin: Lili Haydn (Opium Moon)
\nSantoor (Persian): Hamid Saeidi (Opium Moon)
\nSantoor (Indian): Aronyo Choudhary
\nSitar: Subhas Bose
\nSarod: Abhijit Ray
\nInstrumentation and Programming: Rupam Sarmah
\nMusic Arrangers: Rupam Sarmah, Sophia Agranovich
\nEngineers: Rupam Sarmah, Joe DeVico, Jitendra Kumar Prasad
\nMixer and Mastering Engineer: Rupam Sarmah
\nProducers: Rupam Sarmah, Sophia Agranovich
\nRecord Label: RJ Productions International
\nPublisher: RJ Productions International, One Little Finger Global Foundation<\/p>\n

How do you discover new music?<\/strong><\/p>\n

By listening, watching, reading, attending concerts, recommendations of my friends and colleagues<\/p>\n

One living and one dead musician that deserves more attention:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fran\u00e7oise Choveaux, Fanny Mendelssohn<\/p>\n

Where can we find you online?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Official website<\/a><\/p>\n

Facebook<\/a>
\nTwitter<\/a> 
\nInstagram<\/a>
\nYoutube<\/a>
\nLinkedIn<\/a>
\nWikipedia<\/a> <\/p>\n

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