Performance – Valentina Seferinova

ON stage

Valentina has performed across Europe for more than three decades – in concert halls, cathedrals, festival venues and prestigious institutions. Whatever the setting, audiences and critics consistently describe the same experience: a pianist of rare power, precision and emotional depth.

featured performances

Sino-British Spring Concert

Dukes Hall, Royal Academy of Music, London – February 2025

Valentina was invited to perform at the Spring Sequence of New Sounds concert, a celebration of the Chinese New Year bringing together British and Chinese musicians at one of London's most distinguished concert venues.

Your musical talent and stage presence brought unparalleled brilliance to the concert. Every note you played and every melody you delivered immersed the audience in the beauty of music... your artistry was an essential part of this musical celebration.”

Sino-British Concert – Letter of Thanks, February 2025

Rachmaninov Society Recitals

London – 1999, 2005, 2009

Three recitals for the International Rachmaninov Society, the final one given in the presence of two of the composer's great-grandchildren. The performance earned a standing ovation – a moment that remains one of the defining events of Valentina's career.

Saint-Saëns Piano Concerto No. 2 in G minor

Petersfield Music Festival – March 2022

An evening that left the audience – and Valentina herself – overwhelmed by the response. The messages from audience members speak for themselves.

The Saint-Saëns was completely thrilling –
a tour de force.”
“She brought the house down.”
“An unforgettable evening.”
“I'm still on a high.”
“Beautiful, emotional, expressive. I will remember your performance forever.”

Audience members

Ravel Piano Concerto in G major

Solent Symphony Orchestra – September 2019

An evening that left the audience – and Valentina herself – overwhelmed by the response. The messages from the audience speak for themselves.

[Valentina’s] interpretation was in equal measures dramatic, energetic, serene and inspirational. The opening iconic whip crack heralded an outstanding performance... the breathtaking piano cadenza was the highlight. Many in the audience couldn't help themselves in acknowledging the excitement of this movement with a spontaneous round of applause.”

Headline review

Solo Recital – Menuhin Room

Portsmouth Central Library – September 2023

An intimate solo recital described by one audience member as “phenomenal.”

“Bravo”
“Amazing”
“You are phenomenal”
“She is box office”

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