ANELISE
biography
Described by Romanian critics on national radio as "an exceptional pianist with a refined sound", Anelise is currently an undergrad student holding a scholarship at the Royal Academy of Music, London, studying with pianist Florian Mitrea. Having started playing the piano at 3 years old, she has since won numerous international youth competitions in Romania, winning the Grand Prize at "Ina Macarie" International Competition at only 13 years old, with her most recent achievements being the Second Prize in the Orbetello International Piano Competition in Italy and the Third Prize in the Constanta International Competition, Romania. Winter of 2022, she was warmly invited to give a recital at the Romanian Atheneum in Bucharest, one of the most prestigious halls in the country, where she made her solo recital debut. She has since been invited to give performances in a number of various prestigious halls, including Cadogan Hall (UK), St. Cuthbert's Church (UK), Arcub Hall (Romania), Théâtre Municipal (France) and Duke's Hall, Royal Academy of Music (UK).
In addition to solo performances, she has been enjoying collaborating with numerous musicians, with chamber music works ranging from Mozart and Beethoven quintets for piano and winds, to Rachmaninoff and Brahms trios and last but certainly not least, numerous partnerships with singers on pieces ranging from J.S. Bach to Hugo Wolf. Furthermore, she holds a strong appreciation for contemporary music, having taken part in projects premiering and promoting up and coming composers and fellow students.
She has also been involved in the Film Improvisation course, led by the distinguished composer Neil Brand, which culminates with an yearly performance in Royal Academy's annual Summer Piano Festival. Throughout her time studying in London, she has benefitted from masterclasses and coachings with prestigious musicians, such as Professor Joanna Macgregor CBE, Tatiana Sarkissova, Tessa Nicholson, Aaron Shorr, Fali Pavri, Petras Genuisas.
In addition to solo performances, she has been enjoying collaborating with numerous musicians, with chamber music works ranging from Mozart and Beethoven quintets for piano and winds, to Rachmaninoff and Brahms trios and last but certainly not least, numerous partnerships with singers on pieces ranging from J.S. Bach to Hugo Wolf. Furthermore, she holds a strong appreciation for contemporary music, having taken part in projects premiering and promoting up and coming composers and fellow students.
She has also been involved in the Film Improvisation course, led by the distinguished composer Neil Brand, which culminates with an yearly performance in Royal Academy's annual Summer Piano Festival. Throughout her time studying in London, she has benefitted from masterclasses and coachings with prestigious musicians, such as Professor Joanna Macgregor CBE, Tatiana Sarkissova, Tessa Nicholson, Aaron Shorr, Fali Pavri, Petras Genuisas.