Emma Waite, twelve, has been studying with Irina Nuzova since enrolling at age six in New York’s Special Music School, located at the Kaufman Music Center.
Emma has received prizes in the following competitions:
Elevate Piano Competition in Portugal (1st Prize) 2023, International Clara Schumann Competition (1st Prize) 2022
Cambridge Music Competition, Piano Youth (Gold Prize) & Piano Concerto (Gold Prize) 2022
Medici International Music Competition (1st Prize) 2021
8th International Citta di San Dona di Piave Competition (1st Prize) 2021
13th International Luigi Cerritelli Competition (1st Prize) 2021
International Grande Music Competition (1st Prize) 2020
Rondo Competition Piano Duo (1st Prize) 2020
Rondo Competition Soloist (Gold Prize) 2019
She has performed at Weill Recital Hall (Carnegie Hall), Merkin Concert Hall, Steinway Hall in NYC. Also, she performed with orchestra at La Chiesaz in Switzerland, and Santo Spirito in Italy. Invited to join YouTube Live “Young Talents of NY”.
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