Biography
MgA. Ingrid Sotolářová — Czechia / Portugal
Born in Brno, Czech Republic in 1958, Ingrid Sotolářová began her musical studies at the age of six. During her training, she won several prizes at piano competitions in her home country, including the National Beethoven Prize Competition awards on two occasions and the Diploma for the youngest finalist (13 years old) at the International Beethoven Piano Competition — the same competition where pianist Krystian Zimerman rose to fame as the absolute winner of that international edition.
Education
Diploma in Piano Performance and Pedagogy
State Conservatory of Music in Brno
Bachelor's and Master's Degree in Piano Performance and Pedagogy
Leoš Janáček Academy of Music and Performing Arts in Brno (JAMU)
Under the direction of Inessa Janickova (student of the celebrated Russian pianist and pedagogue H. Neuhaus)
Professional Career
Répétiteur pianist for Opera and Ballet at the National Theatre of Brno
Accompanist pianist — Special Guest Assistant — at JAMU
Activity as solo concert pianist and chamber musician
Residence in Spain and Portugal
Teacher at Music Conservatories in Vigo (Spain)
Teacher and accompanist pianist at Professional Art Schools, Music Conservatories and Universities in Portugal
Educator of generations of young musicians with successes at national and international level
International Festivals
Otoño Musical Brno • The Prague Horn • Guimarães Allegro • Festival Internacional Primavera de Viseu • Festival Internacional Costa Atlántica • Classic Summer CCB Lisboa • Festival de Piano Lagoa
International activity as soloist, accompanist pianist and masterclass instructor in:
Czech Republic • Spain • Portugal • Germany • Greece • Sweden • Brazil