Solo piano concert followed by dinner with Rossina
Born and raised in La Jolla, California, Rossina began piano studies at the age of four. After achieving international recognition within the first few years of her career, Italo-Shanghainese prodigy wunderkind Rossina, made her formal soloist debut. At eight years old, Copley Hall sold out for the youngest pianist to ever grace its stage with the San Diego Symphony.
Critics hailed her as a prodigy "well beyond her years", citing that Rossina was "an absolute star, bringing audiences to their feet." Rossina was then accepted to the Juilliard School of Music, at eleven years of age, where she premiered at Lincoln Center and Carnegie Hall, with standing ovations to her performance of Chopin's First Piano Concerto. Rossina continued to tour extensively throughout Europe and Asia.
She has received reception and recognition from illustrious artists such as Gary Graffman (Curtis Institute), Dmitri Bashkirov (Tchaikovsky Competition, Reina Sofia School), Dame Fanny Waterman DBE (Leeds Competition), Gábor Takács-Nagy (Takács Quartet, Verbier Festival) and Yu Long(China Philharmonic).
She was then unanimously chosen to attend the Glenn Gould School.
Rossina is the longest-standing recipient and only female winner of the Ihnatowycz Prize in piano, an award previously held by Canadian pianist Jan Lisiecki. During her studies, Rossina developed almost 60 hours of solo, chamber, and concerti repertoire whilst debuting six albums across all streaming platforms. Signing a two-year contract with British boutique management, Polyphony Arts, Rossina continues her artistic pursuits and is happily married.
Program:
Johann Sebastian Bach
Partita No. 2 in C minor, BWV 826
Ludwig van Beethoven
Piano Sonata No. 14 “Moonlight Sonata”
Frédéric Chopin
24 Preludes, Op. 28
Franz Liszt
The Mephisto Waltz
“A very fine piano recital was presented on May 4 by the young piano prodigy Rossina Grieco [who] played to a full house at La Jolla’s Athenaeum Library, . . . Miss Grieco displayed technique and temperament far beyond her 13 years of age. . . . We all look forward to her continuing development.”—San Diego Jewish World, May 6, 2007
“Grieco [has] devoted her life to the piano. Witnessing her performance is a lifetime opportunity for many who describe her music as tranquil waves that engulf you. Her music burns like a fire inside her that becomes her muse.”—The Source Magazine, June 16, 2022
“The beauty of her work lies in the fact that you can always expect to be wowed. Rossina Grieco’s construction of silken melodies enriched with transcendental tones is sure to transport you to a state of sublime resplendence.”—The Hype Magazine, July 27, 2022
The concerts will be in person at the Athenaeum Music & Arts Library. There are no physical tickets for these events. Doors open at 3:30 p.m. Seating is first-come; first-served. These events will be presented in compliance with State of California and County of San Diego health regulations as applicable at the time of each concert.
Masks optional. If you have a fever, cough, or flu-like symptoms, please stay home.