Anna Valéntik
pianist ​
Anna Valéntik
pianist ​
"Do not forget to dare the impossible in order to achieve the possible." Anton Rubinstein
Portrait of A. Rubinstein by Ilya Repin
"Let us be humble and indefatigable servants of the art that elevates the soul and ennobles a person!"
Last words of A. Rubinstein´s speech at the opening of Saint Petersburg Conservatory on the 8th of September, 1862
Anton Rubinstein (1829 - 1894) was a Russian pianist, composer, conductor and pedagog who became a pivotal figure in Russian culture when he founded the Saint Petersburg Conservatory in 1862.
He was the elder brother of Nikolay Rubinstein who founded the Moscow Conservatory in 1866.
As pianist Anton Rubinstein ranks among the greatest 19th-century piano virtuosos who became famous for his series of historical recitals - seven enormous, consecutive concerts covering the history of piano music.
"Let us be humble and indefatigable servants of the art that elevates the soul and ennobles a person!"
Last words of A. Rubinstein´s speech at the opening of Saint Petersburg Conservatory on the 8th of September, 1862
Anton Rubinstein (1829 - 1894) was a Russian pianist, composer, conductor and pedagog who became a pivotal figure in Russian culture when he founded the Saint Petersburg Conservatory in 1862.
He was the elder brother of Nikolay Rubinstein who founded the Moscow Conservatory in 1866.
As pianist Anton Rubinstein ranks among the greatest 19th-century piano virtuosos who became famous for his series of historical recitals - seven enormous, consecutive concerts covering the history of piano music.
"The pedal is the soul of the piano." Anton Rubinstein
Talent is so much more than the innate.
Regardless of age and level, you can go a long way with the right guidance and motivation.
The right guide does not show the way itself, it shows how to find your own way as a musician.
Practice at home is not about the amount of hours at the instrument, but about doing it right.
The teaching takes place in Porsgrunn, in Norwegian, English or Russian.
All piano students follow their own path and rhythm.
The piano sessions are 30 to 90 minutes long with the desired frequency and goals.
Parents and guardians are always welcome to listen to.
In addition to pedagogical work Anna Valéntik has during various events worked with opera singers both on the concert stage and in connection with instruction in the Russian language.
As a language coach in Russian, she has been engaged by the Norwegian Opera & Ballet in Oslo and the New Opera in Bergen during productions of Russian operas.