Anna Smerdova – 1st Prize with Special Mention, Piano
Anna Smerdova
Country: Czech Republic
Category: Piano
Award: 1st Prize with Special Mention
Program:
W. A. Mozart: Piano Sonata No. 13 in B-flat Major, K. 333: I. Allegro
F. Mendelssohn: Rondo Capriccioso, Op. 14
F. Mendelssohn: Concerto No. 1, 1st Movement
Anna Smerdova is a thirteen-year-old Czech pianist with notable international recognition. She studies at the Tiziano Rossetti International Music Academy under Professor Maria Narodytska and has won over 25 first prizes in 13 countries. In 2025, she became the Grand Prize Winner at the Concert Artists International Competition and performed at Carnegie Hall in New York.
Annaâs achievements include top prizes at prestigious competitions such as WPTA Italy IPC, WPTA Finland, WPTA Austria, WPTA Spain, Globe International Piano Competition in the Netherlands, Wiener Klassik in Austria, Music Singapore International Competition, Golden Piano Talents in North Macedonia, Artepiano IPC in Italy, Global Philharmonic in the USA, Franz Liszt Center IPC in Spain, Malta International Competition, and OPUS in Poland.
A 2023 MenART scholarship recipient, Anna studied with Professor Ivo Kahánek and performed at the Prague Spring Festival 2024. She regularly appears at prestigious venues across Europe.