“…fingers danced with passion and energy in an amazing Chopin, which kept the audience’s attention and imagination completely rapt…”
As an avid chamber musician, Maria has collaborated with such prominent artists as trumpet virtuoso Joe Burgstaller (Canadian Brass), violinist Dmitri Berlinsky (Paganini Gold medalist), cellist Eric Jacobsen (Brooklyn Rider Quartet, the Knights Orchestra), and world-renowned pianist and pedagogue Boris Slutsky, among others. She is a founding member of the Atlantic Chamber Ensemble (ACE). Described in Chamber Music Magazine as “truly remarkable and innovative”, the group is rapidly gaining recognition for its creative approach in presenting concerts and finding new ways to engage audiences and the local community. ACE is a winner of the 2014 Chamber Music America and ASCAP’s adventurous programming award.
“...vitality and rhythmic swagger”
“...highly artistic and talented pianist…”
Internationally acclaimed pianist Maria Yefimova has performed in Italy, Spain, England, Slovakia, Croatia, Russia, and the United States. She appeared in such major venues as Carnegie Hall, Moscow Tchaikovsky Conservatory Malii and Rachmaninoff Halls, Steinway Hall (NYC), Teatro Puccini di Merano (Italy), Lisinsky Hall (Zagreb), and Slovak Philharmonic Hall, among others. Her performances were described by critics as “highly artistic” (Virginia Gazette), “brilliant” (Novosti, Russia), filled with “passion and energy” (America Oggi), “judged to a ‘T’” (New York Concert Review), and “truly outstanding” (Berkshire Review for the Arts).
Ms. Yefimova has been featured on Bravo TV network, Tele Monte Orlando (Italy), Paradise Radio (USVI), Slovak National Television, WCVE public radio, as well as on major TV art networks in Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Venezuela, Mexico, and Chile. She is a featured artist in a film documentary Women of Music– a classical music series that presents performances and interviews with today’s top artists from around the world.
Ms. Yefimova’s festival appearances include InterHarmony International Music Festival, Virginia Arts Festival, Meranofest and Velo Festivals in Italy, Rachmaninoff Festival in Russia, Water Island Music Festival in USVI, Chamber Music Institute in VA, and Lake George Music Festival in NY. She performed with Slovak Philharmonic, Tambov Philharmonic, Williamsburg Symphony, and William and Mary Symphony Orchestras, in concertos by Bach, Mozart, Liszt, Brahms, Finzi, Rachmaninoff, and Prokofiev.
“…brilliant performance of a most difficult and rarely performed work ”
A native of Russia, Ms. Yefimova graduated with honors from Moscow Tchaikovsky Conservatory. After receiving a full scholarship from the Manhattan School of Music she moved to the US to pursue her Master’s and Doctor of Musical Arts Degrees. Maria’s principal teachers include Arkady Aronov, Yury Slesarev, Nina Dunaeva, and Yelena Tatulian.
Dr. Yefimova has taught at the Manhattan School of Music (2000 - 2002) and at the College of William & Mary (2008 - 2022). She maintains a vibrant private studio in Richmond, VA. Maria is the recipient of the “Best Teacher” Award from The X International Tchaikovsky Competition for Young Musicians (2017) and the “Teacher of the Year Achievement Award” from the Richmond Music Teachers Association (2019). She is a multi-year recipient of the Virginia Commission for the Arts Touring Grant.