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 six singles – MOONLIGHT SERENADE, SLEEPWALK, STARDUST, BESAME MUCHO, BLUE MOON, 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
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 shows nationally.
Mia’s hobbies include falling down in skis at high speeds and reading Ayn Rand. Mia is originally from a small town in Kansas and based in Miami Beach.
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.
Most recently Mia has released her solo albums, VELVET NIGHTNOTES and PIANO ON THE RUN! She has also released six singles – MOONLIGHT SERENADE, SLEEPWALK, STARDUST, BESAME MUCHO, BLUE MOON, and the proclaimed Classical genre and Electronic Dance Music genre mix TOCCATA.
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 shows nationally.
Mia’s hobbies include falling down in skis at high speeds and reading Ayn Rand. Mia is originally from a small town in Kansas and based in Miami Beach.
