Pianists Available

Zanina Bilic studied piano in Croatia, Germany, France and Poland with Professors Vera Gornostaeva, Karl-Hermann Mrongovius and Marija Gvozdić-Horvat. She has performed in a number of concerts in Croatia and abroad – Japan, Germany, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Poland, France, and is a carrier of several distinguished Croatian awards. She performed as a soloist with the Zagreb Philharmonics, Munich Hochshulorchester, Croatian Symphonic Wind Orchestra.

Her repertoire focuses on 19th, 20th and 21st century music and music that is ‘hidden wealth’ – compositions that are not performed often, but deserve to be. Two contemporary Croatian composers Stanko Horvat and Vjekoslav Nježić have written pieces for her and dedicated them to her.

Seeking permanent Sunday position but currently available for interim or substitute work.

Holds 2 degrees from Berklee, Masters and Doctorate from Frost School of Music, U. of Miami. Over 25 years of music ministry experience in all denominations. Have planned and led music for over 4,000 Roman Catholic masses, over 1,000 various protestant services and 2000+ weddings and funerals. Able to accompany, sight read, and improvise all musical styles including classical, pop, rock, gospel, country and jazz. Have led choirs and/or played organ/piano internationally throughout Italy, France and Israel including St. Peter's Basilica (Easter Sunday), St. Ignatius Rome, Notre Dame Paris, as well as throughout Miami including St. Mary's Cathedral, Epiphany, Little Flower, St. Augustine, St. Patrick, St. Thomas, St. Philips Episcopal, FUMCSM, FUMCCG, Central Pres. and last 3 1/2 years at Old Cutler Pres. Also 25 years experience as qualified piano tuner available for hire. For more info, CV/Resume and/or references please call or email 305-951-7253 waltbusse@aol.com.

Dr. Carol Comune, Piano Soloist, Chamber Musician, Composer, Recording Artist, Accompanist, Scoring Music, Judge

Carol Comune’s technical precision and lyricism has earned her a reputation as one of today’s premiere pianists, performing extensively throughout the eastern United States both as a soloist and as a chamber musician. She has been featured artist in Boston at the New England Conservatory of Music, the Gardner Museum, the Art Complex at Duxbury, and the Longfellow National Historic Site. She was featured at Lincoln Center and Steinway Hall in New York City, Flagler Museum, Kravis Center in Palm Beach and her recitals have been featured on National Public Radio. Email Ms. Comune www.carolcomune.com 610.559.5732 and 561.512.4424

Rachel started performing as a church pianist at age 11, and has since performed in classical recitals as a soloist and chamber musician in the U.S., the Middle East, and Europe. During her time in Jordan, Rachel served as a faculty member at the National Music Conservatory. She received Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Piano from the University of Miami and maintains an active piano studio. Her breakthrough in composing came with learning the art of meditation. Her debut CD, Innersound Piano Solos, is heard on Pandora.com, sky.fm, Whisperings Solo Piano Radio, and is available at iTunes. Innersound Records, Inc.

Misha Dacic was born in 1978 in the former Yugoslavia, into a family with a musical tradition. Dacic first came to public attention at age 11 when he performed a Haydn piano concerto in his birth city. Shortly afterwards, he entered the class of Kemal Gekic at the University of Novi Sad in Yugoslavia, where he received his early training. In 1998, at the invitation of Lazar Berman, Dacic enrolled at the prestigious school for pianists in Imola, Italy, where he studied with Berman for over five years. Dacic was one of Berman’s last pupils. Dacic made his American debut in 2003 at the Discovery Series of the Sixth Miami International Piano Festival.

From dance music to tender ballads, from Classical Music to passionate, sensual Latin music, from the well-known scores from Broadway to contemporary and traditional standards, Damira Feldman's show has been wowing audiences all over the U.S., Great Britain, and France. A Russian born pianist, she began her career at the Kazan Academy of Music, and in 2001, moved to the U.S. performing extensively in Florida and Europe. Ms. Feldman will be offering a vast range of new programs in her 2009-10 Concert Series "Beloved and Beautiful Music of All Time" in the Steinway Piano Gallery featuring grand masterpieces, piano miniatures, the great Russian composers, and a tribute to Frederic Chopin. Two new CDs are available on www.mirafeldman.comContact: 305.588.0083 or Email Ms. Feldman

Fedora Horowitz, Concert Pianist, solo piano, one piano four hands, flute and piano, flute, cello and piano trio, lecture/recitals and master classes

Founder of the Detroit Annual Piano Festival, Detroit Summer Music Camp, and the Lyric Chamber Ensemble of Detroit. Recipient of many awards and performer with Symphony Orchestras in Jerusalem and Charlotte. Member of Piano Faculty in universities around the U.S. and Jerusalem. References: Dr. Heather Coltman, FAU and Dr. Stuart Gardner561.498.8080 or Email TheOtherHorowitz@bellsouth.net

Ed Kolcz is a classically trained pianist/organist with over 35 years experience as a church music director, choir director, organist, pianist, and accompanist. Ed also has extensive experience working in musical theatre as music director and pit player. An excellent sight-reader and improviser, Ed is very comfortable 'filling-in' at a moment's notice in nearly any situation (weddings, funerals, cocktail hours, chamber ensembles, TOP40 bands, musical theatre, etc.) and has professional level portable keyboards and PA system. Please see posting in the 'Organist, Directors & Subs' category. References available from the finest and most respected musicians in South Florida. Additional information upon request: 954-649-0127 or email: kolcz@earthlink.net

Tao Lin’s appearances in Asia, North America and Europe have brought unanimous critical accolades and praise for his subtle, intimate pianism and brilliant technique. A versatile musician, he is equally at home as soloist, recitalist and chamber musician. As a soloist, he has performed with Moscow Chamber Orchestra, Winnipeg Symphony, Miami Chamber Orchestra, Knoxville Civic Orchestra, University of Miami Symphony, Harid Philharmonia, and Lynn University Chamber Orchestra. A devoted chamber musician, Mr. Lin has concertized throughout the United States as a founding member of the Berlin Piano Quartet. He has also appeared in concerts with Delray, Miami, Bergonzi, Alcon, and Rosalyra String Quartets as well as with distinguished musicians such as Ida Haendel, Charles Castleman, Roberta Peters, Eugenia Zukerman, Philip Quint and members of Metropolitan Opera, Philadelphia, St. Louis, National, Minnesota, Pittsburg, Berlin Staatskaplle OrchestrasFor booking inquiries, Email Lisa Sapinkopf Artists or 1.800.923.1973 Email For other inquiries For More Information www.taolin.net

Elaine Rinaldi is a classically trained concert pianist with over 25 years of experience working with the finest professionals in the music business. Her repertoire encompasses a wide variety of styles from Baroque to Modern, for all instruments and voice. Of particular interest is her work with many performers from the Metropolitan Opera in both opera and song recitals. She has performed recitals extensively in Austria, Italy, Miami and New York, and is currently the accompanist in residence for the "Prima Volta" debut recital series at the Austrian Cultural Institute in Manhattan. Of her recent performance of Schumann's Liederkreis, Op. 39 with tenor Jason Ferrante, Daniel Fernandez of El Nuevo Herald wrote: "Rinaldi, with all of the accompanying responsibility in her hands, displayed herself as an interpreter of great sensitivity and subtlety. The combination of singer and pianist was truly magical."

Ms. Rodriguez is a classically trained Latin-American concert pianist who specializes in playing music of Latin America and has played in concert halls across the U.S. and Europe. Mr. Rodriguez is the recipient of several awards, holds a Master of Music degree from Mannes College of Music. Several concertos are in her repertoire including Mozart, Beethoven, and Saint Saens. In her repertoire is the Black Rhapsody by the Cuban Composer Ernesto Lecuona. 305. 693.7096 or Email Ms. Rodriguez

Miami-based pianist Mia Vassilev has concertized in the U.S., China, Mexico, Germany and Italy. In Bulgaria, she has been broadcast on the Classical Radio Network. Winner of the Presser Scholar Award, the Melba C. Budge Fellowship, the Outstanding Performer Award and the University Concerto Competition, she completed her undergraduate studies in piano performance from Kansas State University, where she studied with Dr. Robert Edwards. She holds a master’s degree in piano performance from the University of Cincinnati-College Conservatory of Music, graduating in 2001 as a University Graduate Scholar recipient both years where she studied with Richard Fields and Michael Chertock. Versatile in both solo concertizing and collaborative work, she has performed on the Grandin Chamber Music Festival in Cincinnati, served as faculty/artist on the Animato Chamber Music Festival in Miami, and currently performs in the Orpheus Duo with cellist Javier Arias. Mia has also been a pianist for tours, outreach programs, and production rehearsals with many opera companies including: Glimmerglass Opera in New York, Florida Grand Opera, Cincinnati Opera, and the Hispanic-American Lyric Theatre of Miami, Florida, as well as serving as a staff pianist in festivals such as OTMFL (Opera Theatre and Music Festival of Lucca), Italy, and the AIMS (American Institute of Musical Studies) Festival in Graz, Austria. Besides concertizing, Mia is also founder and director of the Miami Piano Circle, which produces piano concert series in the Miami area, with the mission of bringing classical programming to all audiences. www.miavassilev.com/ Email Ms. Vassilev

Felix Spengler, Founder and Director of the "Ars Musicum Academia" in Miami, was born in La Habana, Cuba. He studied violin and piano in Cuba and then moved to New York, where he was immediately accepted as a student by the renowned Russian pedagogue Mme. Nina Svetlanova of the Moscow Conservatory and the Manhattan School of Music. In 1991 he was awarded the Bachelor's and Master's Degrees in piano performance from the Manhattan School of Music. He is currently completing his doctorate at Rutgers University in New Jersey. As a performer, Spengler has delighted audiences from Barcelona to Salzburg to New York, Russia and Argentina with his commanding stage presence, wonderful musicality, and superb technique. felixspengler.us