We are delighted to welcome Dr. Anastasia Seifetdinova as a distinguished member of the jury of the Stella Unica International Piano Competition.

Born in Kyiv, Ukraine, Dr. Seifetdinova gave her first solo recital at the age of eleven. She is a graduate of the Hochschule für Musik Würzburg (Germany) and holds both Master’s and Doctoral degrees from The Hartt School, University of Hartford.

An internationally acclaimed concert pianist, Dr. Seifetdinova is a prizewinner of prestigious international competitions, including First Prize and the Special Prize at the International Piano Competition for Young Pianists in Rome, as well as First Prize at the Puigcerdà International Piano Competition in Spain.

Her distinguished performing career has taken her to renowned venues around the world, including three solo recitals at Carnegie Hall, the Bolshoi Hall of the Moscow Conservatory, and the celebrated Myra Hess Concert Series in Chicago. Her recordings have been released by NAXOS and Centaur Records, and her performances continue to inspire audiences across Europe, the United States, Japan, and Mexico.

A highly respected educator, Dr. Seifetdinova previously served on the faculty of The Hartt School and as a freelance pianist at the New England Conservatory. She currently teaches at the M. Steinert Piano Academy, is a faculty member of the O. Yablonskaya Piano Institute, serves on the Board of the New England Piano Teachers' Association, and maintains an active private studio.

We are proud to welcome Dr. Anastasia Seifetdinova to the Stella Unica jury and are honored to have her exceptional artistry, international experience, and dedication to piano education as part of our inaugural competition.