Vitaly Serebriakov

Described as “thoughtful artist with a firm technique, a gorgeous tone, and a sensitive touch,” (Fanfare Magazine) Vitaly Serebriakov is a critically acclaimed pianist, teaching artist, and recording engineer based in Phoenix, Arizona. Steinway Artist Robert Hamilton recognizes Mr. Serebriakov as “an outstanding, professional pianist whose comprehensive performances blend intelligent stylistic understanding with emotional depth and strong technical prowess.” Vitaly has performed in leading venues around the world and has won prizes in numerous international piano competitions.

His recent CD “Infinitude,” a collection of piano music by Scriabin, Medtner, and Prokofiev, has been highly praised by music critics. James Harrington from Fanfare Magazine writes, “. . . Serebriakov plays this set as well or better than the many recordings I have of them. He lets the music speak for itself, paying very close attention to the details, but never losing sight of the overall flow of each piece . . .” Peter J. Rabinowitz adds, “His sympathy for the music’s shadows and subtler harmonic nuances is impressive, too."

Vitaly is an Artist-In-Residence for the Scottsdale Philharmonic and performs with the orchestra on a regular basis. Highlights of 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 seasons include performances of Tchaikovsky First Piano Concerto, Grieg Piano Concerto, and Cezar Franck’s Symphonic Poem “Les Djinns.”

Together with his wife Svetlana, Mr. Serebriakov co-founded Ostinato Conservatory of Music in Verrado Arizona. The couple also serve as Artistic Directors for Desert Hills Community School of Music in Scottsdale, Arizona. Mr. Serebriakov frequently participates in and gives masterclasses at local MTNA conferences, serves as jury member for piano competitions, including Dean & Carolyn Elder Piano Competition and PMTA Fall Festival & Competition, and is an active adjudicator for the Arizona Study Program. His students have successfully passed ABRSM, ASP, and Royal Conservatory of Music examinations, and have won local and international piano competitions. Robert Hamilton noted, “Vitaly has proven to be an uncommonly successful teacher whom I regularly recommend to the very finest young talents and parents who seek my advice. He knows what is required to bring gifted pianists to the point of producing a first-rate piano sound, through the proper use of finger, hand and arm weight. Much of this comes from his thorough understanding and mastery of what is perhaps the best technical approach in the piano world, commonly known as the Russian school of piano playing.”

Mr. Serebriakov is a Yamaha Artist.