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Sedmara Zakarian Rutstein Performing on stage at Oberlin Conservatory Winter Concert. We see Sedmara playing a black grand piano. She is wearing a black blouse and trousers and a silver sequinned vest. We see Sedmara in profile as she is looking at the keys of the piano while playing.

Performances

Sedmara's extraordinary performances and artistry have captivated audiences worldwide. She has played in numerous concert halls and has been featured on prominent radio and television programs. A comprehensive collection of her recorded performances can be found on her YouTube Channel playlist.

Silk Fabric

The Armenian Mirror-Spectator

"[Zakarian's] fingers speak the language of the piano like a mother tongue, with ease and evenness, and the power and expressive freedom that come with total technical control."

Recitals, Festivals, and Concerts

Throughout her esteemed career, Sedmara has given performances at more than 30 venues across the United States, Europe, and Asia.

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Interactive Map of Performance Venues
Performance
Highlights

Sedmara has graced prestigious stages and received accolades for her exceptional talent.

  • Alice Tully Hall

  • Arena Stage

  • Casalmaggiore International Music Festival

  • Chopin Society Festival

  • Drexel University Mandel Theater

  • Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts

  • Indiana University Jacob School of Music

  • Oberlin Conservatory

  • Saint Petersburg Hermitage Theater Hall

  • Saint Petersburg Philharmonia Grand Hall

  • Shanghai Center Theater

  • The Cleveland Museum of Art

See full list of venues

Artist Sedmara Zakarian Rutstein standing by the keyboard of a grand piano. She is smiling and looking directly into the camera. The background is an elegant music room lit by soft light. The image is in black and white.

Public Radio Performances

Selected YouTube Performances & Music

Sedmara Zakarian Rutstein Playlist

Sedmara Zakarian Rutstein Playlist
Sedmara Rutstein - Scriabin Nocturne for left hand

Sedmara Rutstein - Scriabin Nocturne for left hand

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Sedmara Zakarian Rutstein: F. Chopin Concerto No 1 in E-Minor, Leningrad Philharmonic

Sedmara Zakarian Rutstein: F. Chopin Concerto No 1 in E-Minor, Leningrad Philharmonic

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Sedmara Zakarian Rutstein plays Scriabin Piano Sonata No 3

Sedmara Zakarian Rutstein plays Scriabin Piano Sonata No 3

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Sedmara Zakarian Rutstein: S. Prokofiev, Romeo and Juliet Op. 75

Sedmara Zakarian Rutstein: S. Prokofiev, Romeo and Juliet Op. 75

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Fingers touching keys on a piano.

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