about MIA
Virtuoso Pianist Mia Vassilev started playing (or making noise) from the age of 3 and has performed throughout Europe, Asia, Latin America, and the US.
Recordings include Several Times, the chamber music of Dennis Kam, released by Navona Records, the Naxos album Del Caribe, Soy!, Ecstatic Records’ MIAMI GRANDS, composed by Michael Torke.
Most recently Mia has released her solo albums, VELVET NIGHTNOTES and PIANO ON THE RUN! She has also released two singles – MOONLIGHT SERENADE and the proclaimed Classical genre and Electronic Dance Music genre mix TOCCATA.
“Consistently vital and polished, with a nuanced expressive palette.”
Lawrence Johnson, Miami Herald
“Mia Vassilev plays with authority, emotional intensity, and an instinctive understanding of the musical content. She has an effortless technique and she lights up the stage with her presence. She is a joy to work with and a musical talent to be reckoned with!”
Peter P. Fuchs, Conductor, Sugar Pops Symphonic Orchestra
“Mia is extraordinary and one of our population top picks to enlighten their afternoons. Mia has been coming to us once a month and our residents are always asking for more! A diamond! “
Luci Loureiro, Director Therapeutic Recreation, Miami Jewish Health
“Mia is an exceptional musician who stands out not only for her remarkable musical talent and captivating stage presence but also for her unique ability to emotionally connect with her audience.”
Simon Griffiths, Director of Entertainment, Weston Palace
“Mia is a visonary, who makes things happen.”
Michael Torke, American Composer
“Mia Vassilev is a skilled and musical pianist that embodies the best of technique and artistry. She is equally talented performing as a soloist or with an ensemble or as an accompanist.”
Aaron Kula, Director, Klezmer Company Orchestra
[interpreted] “Pianist Mia Vassilev is a young artist who thrilled the public with her exceptional skill performing celebrated works.”
Silvana Carletti, Roma Reporter
“Ms. Vassilev lit the reverberant fireworks of Liszt’s Funerailles and (the) Etude de Concert with zestful enthusiasm.”
Manhattan Mercury
Originally from a small town in Kansas and based in Miami Beach, she is a frequent soloist with the Hallendale Symphonic Pops Orchestra, the Alhambra Orchestra, the Sugar Pops Orchestra, and the Klezmer Company Orchestra in Boca Raton, and, when wearing her glasses, is an adjunct Professor of Piano at Barry University in Miami Shores.
She holds degrees, awards and assistantships to the doctoral level from Kansas State University, the University of Cincinnati-College Conservatory of Music, and University of Miami’s Frost School of Music and was a New World Symphony piano fellow.
Mia has worked as a chamber musician and opera accompanist, working for tours and production rehearsals with the Metropolitan Opera (NY), Glimmerglass Opera (NY), Florida Grand Opera, Cincinnati Opera, Opera Theatre and Music Festival of Lucca, Italy, the American Institute of Musical Studies Festival in Graz, Austria. She has produced and directed epic 10-piano original shows locally. She currently performs her solo show, MIA, nationally.
Mia’s hobbies include falling down in skis at high speeds and reading Ayn Rand.
about THE SHOWS
PREPARE YOURSELF FOR A NIGHT THAT IS PART VEGAS, PART POPS, AND ALL FABULOUS, STARRING STUNNING PIANO VIRTUOSO MIA VASSILEV!
Having won worldwide acclaim for her musical diversity, artistry and charismatic stage presence, Mia gathers together a dynamic and enthralling ensemble, traversing musical genres of the 1940s-60s from Boogie-Woogie to Latin to Rock and Roll, all of which will leave you captivated! This diverse presentation showcases the virtuosity of Mia’s piano performance augmented with violins, cello, percussion, internationally-acclaimed ballroom dancers, and breathtaking multimedia projections.
Mia’s Holiday Show
Mia’s Candy Cane Piano
Delight your audiences with an abundance of holiday music emerging from a very special, custom Candy Cane Piano! All your favorite Holiday tunes are wrapped up in piano style and accompanied by a sparkling and glowing string ensemble of 2 Violins and Cello, and a Percussionist. If this were not festive enough, the show also features Two Singers whose voices will warm your heart this season and a pair of swirling Ballroom Dancers all accompanied by stunning Multimedia Backgrounds, and a thematic Holiday Display, with a Grand-Finale of Santa Clause leading a sing-a-long under a spectacular flurry of snow!
Mia’s Romantic Show
About Mia Vassilev
Virtuoso Pianist Mia Vassilev started playing (or making noise) from the age of 3 and has performed throughout Europe, Asia, Latin America, and the US.
Recordings include Several Times, the chamber music of Dennis Kam, released by Navona Records, the Naxos album Del Caribe, Soy!, Ecstatic Records’ MIAMI GRANDS, composed by Michael Torke, and most recently her self-released solo albums, VELVET NIGHTNOTES and PIANO ON THE RUN!
Originally from a small town in Kansas and based in Miami Beach, she is a frequent soloist with the Hallendale Symphonic Pops Orchestra, the Alhambra Orchestra, the Sugar Pops Orchestra, and the Klezmer Company Orchestra in Boca Raton, and, when wearing her glasses, is an adjunct Professor of Piano at Barry University in Miami Shores.
She holds degrees, awards and assistantships to the doctoral level from Kansas State University, the University of Cincinnati-College Conservatory of Music, and University of Miami’s Frost School of Music and was a New World Symphony piano fellow. Mia has worked as a chamber musician and opera accompanist, working for tours and production rehearsals with the Metropolitan Opera (NY), Glimmerglass Opera (NY), Florida Grand Opera, Cincinnati Opera, Opera Theatre and Music Festival of Lucca, Italy, the American Institute of Musical Studies Festival in Graz, Austria. She has produced and directed epic 10-piano original shows locally. She currently performs her solo show, MIA, nationally.
Mia’s hobbies include falling down in skis at high speeds and reading Ayn Rand.
About The Shows
MIA
PREPARE YOURSELF FOR A NIGHT THAT IS PART VEGAS, PART POPS, AND ALL FABULOUS, STARRING STUNNING PIANO VIRTUOSO MIA VASSILEV!
Having won worldwide acclaim for her musical diversity, artistry and charismatic stage presence, Mia gathers together a dynamic and enthralling ensemble, traversing musical genres of the 1940s-60s from Boogie-Woogie to Latin to Rock and Roll, all of which will leave you captivated! This diverse presentation showcases the virtuosity of Mia’s piano performance augmented with violins, cello, percussion, internationally-acclaimed ballroom dancers, and breathtaking multimedia projections.
