Olga Vinokur, pianist

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CELEBRATING GEORGE CRUMB ANNIVERSARY!
In October, 2019, Olga played a recital at Bargemusic celebrating George Crumb's anniversary. Concertonet described the concert as "It was the art of a splendid composer, and magically produced by this most imaginative pianist." Read the review here

CELEBRATING AMERICAN COMPOSERS ON INDEPENDENCE DAY!
In July, 2019, Olga celebrated the Independence Day by presenting a program of All American Composers at the Bargemusic. New York Classical Review described the concert as "intimate personal expression." Read the review here

TOUR IN CZECH REPUBLIC!
In May, 2019, Olga has toured in Czech Republic as part of American Spring Festival. She has appeared at a historic Spanish Hall of Prague Castle with Prague Castle Guard Orchestra performing Rachmaninoff 2nd Piano concerto. Also she performed recitals throughout Czech Republic.

TOUR IN ISRAEL!
In April, 2019, Olga Vinokur was on tour in Israel.

NEW CD RELEASE ON NAXOS!
In April, 2019 a new CD with music of American composer Victoria Bond was released on Naxos. Olga has recorded Bond's solo piano pieces for this CD which was highly acclaimed.
Gramophone Magazine wrote "The performances throughout are well prepared and committed, from the virtuoso pianism of Olga Vinokur to the effortless ensemble of Chicago Pro Musica. An excellent disc and a benchmark for how contemporary music can be presented to a wider public."

TOUR IN US!
In summer, 2018, Olga has toured extensively with solo recitals in different states of USA to a critical acclaim. Read the review from one of her solo recitals at Bargemusic in New York here. Read review

TOUR IN ISRAEL!
In April, 2018, Olga has toured in Israel where she performed solo recitals.

TOUR IN CZECH REPUBLIC!
In November, 2017, Olga joined distinguished Martinu Quartet for a tour in Czech Republic performing in Prague and other cities.

POUR L'ART - MUSIQUE DE CHAMBRE!
In November, 2017, Olga performed at Pour L'Art chamber music festival in Lausanne, Switzerland with Martinu Quartet where they played Taneyev and Shostakovich piano quintets.

PIANO FESTIVAL IN HAVANA, CUBA!
In June, 2017, Olga gave a solo recital at Cervantes Hall in Havana as part of International Piano Festival in Cuba.

TOUR IN CZECH REPUBLIC!
In April, 2017 Olga has toured in Czech Republic as part of American Spring Festival. She has appeared at a historic Spanish Hall of Prague Castle with Prague Castle Guard Orchestra. Also she performed recitals at American Ambassador's Residency in Prague, Southern Bohemia University among other venues.

NEW CD RELEASE ON NAXOS!
A new CD of Rodrigo music which Olga has recorded with the violinist Eva Leon and the producer Adam Abeshouse was released by Naxos in November, 2016. The CD release concert was at National Sawdust in New York in May, 2017.

TOUR IN UK WITH NIGHTINGALE STRING QUARTET!
In September, 2015, Olga performed in England where she joined acclaimed Nightingale String Quartet from Denmark.

STRAD MAGAZINE REVIEW!
Olga Vinokur has joined the cellist Wendy Sutter in a recital at the Bargemusic in July performing Shostakovich and Rachmaninoff cello/piano sonatas. The concert was highly acclaimed by Strad magazine. Read review

NEW CD RELEASE !
A new CD of Taneyev Quintets which Olga has recorded in Prague with Martinu Quartet was released by Supraphon label in January, 2015 (available here).
The CD became the Editor's Choice of the Harmonie magazine: "The recording of Taneyevʼs quintets is precious, both in choice of material and in its rendering, and rightly deserves to be the Editorʼs Choice." It was highly acclaimed by BBC, Gramophone, Telegraph and Classica magazines.
The CD has been heard on BBC Radio 3 "CD Review" program (listen here), National radio of France and Switzerland.

EUROPEAN TOUR!
In March, 2015, Olga has toured in England and Czech Republic appearing at Euro Art Festival, the Liechtenstein Palace and Atrium in Prague, and Kings Place in London among others. Read the review from the concert in London here.

COOPERSTOWN FESTIVAL!
Olga has appeared at Cooperstown Festival in August, 2014

INDEPENDENCE DAY CONCERT!
Olga has celebrated the Independence Day by presenting all American program including premieres at Bargemusic. Concertonet wrote about this concert “Ms. Vinokur is adept, tasteful, and is a fine performer… showed the same solid technique, a terrific sense of the appropriate style for each composer, and would do any American audience pride.”

OLGA FEATURED AT LONG ISLAND MOZART FESTIVAL 2014!
Olga was a featured soloist with the orchestra at the Long Island Mozart Festival, which takes place over Memorial Day weekend at the stunning Old Westbury Gardens, NY. 

BEETHOVEN COMPLETE CELLO/PIANO WORKS!
In May, 2014 Olga Vinokur has joined the cellist Wendy Sutter for complete Beethoven works for cello and piano in two concerts at Bargemusic.

TOUR IN ISRAEL!
Olga has toured in Israel with solo program in April, 2014. 

HARMONIE MAGAZINE REVIEW!
After appearance at Dvorak Hall of Rudolfinum in Prague in October, 2014, Olga was described as “undoubtedly a brilliant performer” by Harmonie Magazine.

LONDON TOUR!
In October of 2013 Olga Vinokur has appeared with Lambeth Symphony in London and at the London Chamber Music Society concert series at King’s Place with distinguished Martinu String Quartet. 

PRAGUE TOUR
In October of 2013 Olga has appeared at Dvorak Hall of Rudolfinum in Prague among other venues with Martinu Quartet. She has recorded Taneyev Piano Quintet op. 30 with Martinu String Quartet for a new release of Taneyev CD.

NEW YORK TIMES REVIEW!
Olga’s recent recital with the cellist Wendy Sutter (July 12) was critically acclaimed by NYTimes. "Ms. Vinokur gave an exquisite performance." Read review

NEW YORK TIMES REVIEW!
Olga's recent piano recital of contemporary music (January 2, 2013) was critically acclaimed by New York Times. "The power of the music projected with clarity attests to the strength and consistency of her artistry." Read review

BBC IN TUNE RADIO PROGRAM!
During Olga's tour in England she was invited to appear with the cellist Leonid Gorokhov on BBC In Tune radio program with the interview and a live performance. BBC IN TUNE

UK TOUR!
In October of 2012 Olga has toured in UK with the cellist Leonid Gorokhov performing in Kings Place in London as part of London Chamber Music Society, National Museum Wales among other venues.

CONCERT IN CAMBRIDGE !
Ms. Vinokur has performed with Martinu Quartet in Cambridge of England in September of 2012.

NEW YORK TIMES REVIEW!
Olga's recent 4 hands piano recital with the pianist David Kalhous was critically acclaimed by New York Times Read review

TOUR IN ENGLAND!
Olga has toured in England in September of 2011 with the cellist Wendy Warner and the violinist Austin Hartman.

NEW YORK TIMES REVIEW!
Olga's recent recital of all American music was reviewed by New York Times Read here

CHINA TOUR!
In December of 2010 and Januray of 2012 Olga has toured in China as a soloist with Manhattan Symhponee Orchestra where she played eleven concerts in the major concert halls of Shanghai, Changsha, Zhongshan Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Wuhan among others.

WNYC SOUNDCHECK SHOW!
In March of 2011 Olga Vinokur appeared on WNYC radio show Soundcheck with a live performance and an interview (listen to the show here).

LABOR DAY FESTIVAL!
Ms. Vinokur participated in The Labor Day Festival of the Bargemusic in September of 2010. Her critically acclaimed performance included piano pieces of American composer Scott Wheeler and a Justin Dello Joio "The March of Folly" Piano Trio which she played with her Trio Vela colleagues (see the review from New York Times here).

TOUR IN ENGLAND!
In March of 2010 Olga has toured in England. After a very successful concert in Cambridge she was invited to perform in England again in 2011.

BROADCAST ON BRONXNET TV
Ms. Vinokur performed with Four Seasons Symphony Orchestra at Lovinger Theatre at Lehman College in New York on November 15. The concert and the interview with Ms. Vinokur was broadcast on Bronxnet TV station in New York.

BRYANT PARK!
As a part of a Bryant Park's Fall Festival Olga Vinokur performed Mozart Piano Concerto K. 414 at Bryant Park Upper Terrace in New York City on October 14, 2009.

PRAGUE PHILHARMONIC!
After a very successful performance with Prague Philharmonic Orchestra at the Smetana Hall of the Prague Municipal House on October 6th, 2008, which was broadcast live on the Czech National Radio and described by Prague Harmonie Magazine as "elegant brilliant playing", Olga was invited to Czech Republic again to perform with Moravian Philharmonic Orchestra in March, 2009.

NEW YORK TIMES!
The concert celebrating the 85th anniversary of a legendary American composer Ned Rorem on September 5th, 2008 which included Rorem's Song and Dance for Piano, "Bright Music" for Flute, Two Violins, Cello and Piano the Dances for Cello and Piano was critically acclaimed by New York Times and Strad magazine. (see the review from New York Times here.)

"WOMEN OF MUSIC" DOCUMENTARY!
The documentary film about Ms. Vinokur was broadcast on Bravo TV station in Canada on July 8th , 2008 and January 6, 2009. It was premiered on March 6th, 2007 as part of the documentary series "Women of Music", a classical music series on Bravo TV station, which feature interviews and performances with today's top classical performers from around the world. (See the excerpt from the movie here.)

AMERICAN RECORD GUIDE!
Olga's CD was reviewed by American Record Guide described as "Ms. Vinokur invites comparisons with many of top pianists of the past 75 years. She stands up very well and also manages to say something new along the way." (See the review here.) The CD is available on this site and on ITunes.

WOODSTOCK MOZART FESTIVAL!
Olga Vinokur was re-invited to perform at the Woodstock Mozart Festival with its Orchestra on August 2nd and 3rd, 2008 after a very successful performance followed by standing ovation at the Festival in 2007. The critic of The Woodstock Independent, August 6th, 2008 wrote: "Vinokur played it with such beautiful phrasing and finesse . . . I found the emotion of the soloist made it the most stirring."