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Patrick Meanor, The Listener Magazine, New York

“Svetlana Smolina performed flawlessly Prokofiev First and Ninth Sonatas. She played these very challenging pieces with a facility and mastery that highlighted her impeccable technique and clarity of vision. Later the next evening she performed one of those phenomenally difficult arrangements by Mikhail Pletnev - of a section of “Nutcracker Suite”. Had I been in the other room, I might very well have mistaken it for Pletnev himself - it was so romantically rendered. The next evening, Svetlana Smolina performed the Four Etudes by Stravinsky (op.7) with a maturity and confidence that made those difficult pieces sparkle with youthful vitality.”

 

 
Davis Stevens, International Herald Tribune

..."This was part of a survey of Rachmaninoff's works for two pianos, which included the two suites brilliantly displayed by Maxim Mogilevsky and Svetlana Smolina, and the playful "Polka Italiana" of 1906, in which Smolina was joined by Alexander Korsantiya...
Other highlights of this marathon included the "Corelli Variations" with Smolina as the superb soloist."..

The full article you can view, by visiting The New York Times website.

 
The Flint Journal, March 2007
“Svetlana Smolina played with astonishing dynamism and skill. Her rendition of the wildly difficult cadenza of Rachmaninoff 3 rd Concerto was most impressive"
 
Michael Tumelty, The Herald Tribune

“Svetlana Smolina showed her teeth and her muscles in a huge performance of one of the most interesting pieces of the long afternoon: a very rare outing for a one-piano arrangement a suite from The Firebird”

The full article you can view, by visiting The Herald Tribune website.

 
Marcia Fulmer, The Elkhart Truth

PIANIST BRINGS AUDIENCE TO ITS FEET

It was the artistry of the 20- year old pianist that brought the audience to its feet... Mrs. Smolina was in complete control of the emotionally lyrical, technically intimidating work... Mrs. Smolina's incredibly fluid- and incredibly strong- fingers invested each change of mood and movement with exactly the right texture, depth and sense of being…In Svetlana Smolina, Rachmaninoff's Third found a perfect match.. She was phenomenal!”

 
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Восходящая мировая звезда, пианистка Светлана Смолина - наша землячка. Восемь лет назад она уже была героиней нашего издания. Тогда, в конце девяностых,

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Каждый концерт для меня — праздник

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Большой путь многих из нас начинается с малой родины. Пианистка Светлана Смолина родилась и выросла в Сормове. А сегодня она выходит на сцены знаменитых концертных залов, выступает с великими музыкантами современности.

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Ludmila Patiaeva, Nizhny Novgorod Times

"The image of a young lady immediately disappeared when Svetlana touched the keys. In Griffes Sonata the harsh pressure of the nervous motives interchanged with the falls into the silence, the madness and hope competed with each other for the right of the existence. The romantic contrasts, the falls and the raises especially impressed in the romantic Etudes of Chopin and in the Liszt “Mephisto Waltz”. The success of the entire concert was obvious: Svetlana Smolina presented herself as the professional of the highest rank.”

 
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Svetlana ‘s new YouTube Channel

Thursday, 23 April 2026

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A new recording of Sergei Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 3

Thursday, 23 April 2026

A new recording of Sergei Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 3 has been released on Universal Music, featuring pianist Svetlana Smolina with the Czech National Symphony Orchestra conducted by Derek Gleeson.
The iconic and technically demanding concerto is brought to life with a fresh, dynamic interpretation, highlighting both power and emotional depth. The recording has also advanced to the second round of Grammy nominations.
The release is now available on all major digital platforms.
https://svetlanasmolina.lnk.to/pianoconcert

World Premier of “Rachmaninoff en Ritmo” new crossover!

Thursday, 23 April 2026

Out on April 1st, 2026 on Warner Music! World Premier of “Rachmaninoff en Ritmo” new crossover!
https://open.spotify.com/track
The highly anticipated lead single from the upcoming album Funky Sonatas
Alex Sino and Terry Heimat proudly present:
Svetlana Smolina and Milton Salcedo in “Rachmaninoff en Ritmo”
A high-art collision—an exploration of how two musical languages can clash, flirt, provoke, and ultimately transform each other.
It is also stays as TOP 1 Most liked News since its release at "All About Jazz" World Portal and has been selected to be feature on June 5th as the Song of the Day. Read more here:
https://www.allaboutjazz.com/media
THE DUEL OF TWO PIANOS
This project is not “fusion” It’s a dramatic duel. Imagine two grand pianos sitting opposite each other like fencers. On one side, internationally renowned classical pianist Svetlana Smolina brings the brooding, expansive world of late‑Romantic Russian virtuosity. On the other, Latin Grammy-winning pianist Milton Salcedo radiates the rhythmic fire and improvisational swagger of Latin jazz. When Milton plays, he’s thinking in clave. When Svetlana plays, she’s thinking in rubato. The tension is delicious: Rhythmic precision vs. expressive elasticity. Romantic melancholy vs. tropical exuberance. Fortissimo del Fuego!
THE ALL-STAR BAND
Joining the pianos is an exclusive lineup of world-class musicians:
Alex Alexander (Richie Blackmore, Dido) – Drums & Percussion @ialexalexander
Mario Rodriguez (Al Di Meola, Gato Barbieri) – Electric & Acoustic Bass
Denis Dmitriev – Cello
Terry Heimat @terryheimat (Global Music Award Winner) – Trumpet

A new solo album has been released

Sunday, 24 March 2024

Thrilled to announce new release of my solo album “Romantic Journey” on Universal Music Italy Label - available on all digital platforms. My immense gratitude and big thank you to the outstanding producer & sound engeneer Luca Rustici, L&R Production and Elios Recording Studio for the remarkable journey we did together towards this release.
The album includes works by Chopin, Liszt, Lecuono, Tchaikovsky, Rachmaninoff, Moszkowsky, Balakirev
https://lnk.to/romanticjourney

April 7-15, 2024

Sunday, 24 March 2024

Svetlana is on tour in Greece performing in Athens, Thessaloniki, Larissa, Kifissia with Jannis Georgiadis.

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