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Olga Stezhko is an award-winning concert pianist and critically acclaimed recording artist, renowned for her striking and idiosyncratic programmes that explore intriguing connections between music, science and history spanning the last four centuries. She is particularly distinguished in her interpretations of Scriabin and Debussy.
Olga is a passionate interdisciplinary collaborator with a love for astrophysics. In her multimedia projects, she engages audiences with groundbreaking ideas and communicates the cutting-edge research in astronomy through an awe-inspiring interplay of music and science.
Coming from the country whose people continue to suffer under the 30-year-old dictatorial regime, Olga is committed to raising awareness of the rich culture and history of her native Belarus. She also seeks to nurture the power of international solidarity in supporting post-colonial countries through artistic collaborations.
"An extraordinary presence and a supremely delicate master of her instrument."
- Classical Source
"Do you play music that is, quite simply, close to your heart, or do you come up with something novel and arresting? For Belarus-born Olga Stezhko there is no problem. She clearly has the best of both worlds... This is an outstanding debut."
- Gramophone Magazine
"This was a recital where her delicacy and power were equal bedfellows... enthralling artistry."
- Musical Opinion