With grace and maturity beyond her years, 12-year-old pianist Anna Smerdova took center stage at the Lugano Music Festival on September 25, 2025, delivering a performance that confirmed her status as one of classical music’s most exciting young talents. Held at the prestigious Tiziano Rossetti International Music Academy, the event was a celebration of technical mastery and artistic depth.
Anna’s performance featured a trio of challenging compositions: Mozart’s Sonata No. 13 in B-flat major (first movement), Chopin’s Fantaisie-Impromptu, and Mendelssohn’s Rondo Capriccioso. Her interpretation of these masterpieces left the audience captivated, offering a blend of precision, emotion, and expressive storytelling.
Guided by her mentor, the esteemed Ukrainian pianist and composer Prof. Maria Narodytska — a musician with over 30 international awards — Anna continues to flourish under world-class instruction at the academy. The bond between student and teacher has clearly played a significant role in Anna’s development, as reflected in her confident and emotionally nuanced performance. 
Already a decorated pianist, Anna has claimed top honors in more than 25 international competitions across 13 countries. Her recent win at the Concert Artists International Competition led to a remarkable appearance at Carnegie Hall’s Weill Recital Hall in May 2025, cementing her growing global reputation.
Anna’s musical journey is also shaped by a rich lineage, tracing back to her great-great-grandfather, renowned Czech composer Josef Bartoš. Her artistry not only reflects technical brilliance but a deep connection to her heritage.
The Lugano Music Festival appearance marks another powerful step forward for Anna Smerdova, signaling the arrival of a new generation of classical excellence.
