Kristina Marinova is an internationally acclaimed concert pianist celebrated for her virtuosity, electrifying stage presence, and poetic refinement. Her performances and recordings have earned widespread critical praise, including Carnegie Hall performances and multiple award-winning albums.

A native of Plovdiv, Bulgaria, Kristina holds a Master’s Degree in Piano Performance from the University of Michigan and completed advanced study at the Keyboard Collaborative Arts Program at USC, both on fellowship. She served as a full-time university faculty member for over ten years.

Beyond performance and academia, Kristina is deeply committed to expanding access to the arts. She is the founder of Outreach for the Performing Arts and an active participant in Artist Inc, supporting artists in building sustainable creative careers. She serves as President of Collaborative Piano at the World Piano Teachers Association (WPTA) and is a voting member of the Recording Academy (Grammys).