Pnina Salzman

**Pnina Salzman** (1922–2006) was a trailblazing Israeli pianist whose career left a lasting mark on classical music. Born in Tel Aviv (then part of Mandatory Palestine), she began playing piano at just five years old and quickly became a prodigy. By her teens, she was studying in Paris under the legendary Alfred Cortot, a titan of 20th-century piano pedagogy. Salzman’s refined technique and expressive interpretations earned her acclaim as one of Israel’s first internationally recognized classical artists, performing with orchestras like the Israel Philharmonic and collaborating with maestros such as Zubin Mehta.

Beyond the stage, Salzman was a devoted educator, nurturing generations of musicians at the Rubin Academy of Music in Tel Aviv (now part of Tel Aviv University). Her legacy lives on through archival recordings, including live performances of Chopin, Brahms, and Mediterranean-inspired works, which capture her dynamic phrasing and warmth. Though she passed away in 2006, these posthumous releases—like the *Pnina Salzman Plays Mediterranean Piano Music* album—offer a vibrant glimpse into her artistry and enduring influence.

Genres

Classical

Contemporary Classical

Chamber Music

Piano

Romantic Music

Orchestral Music

Solo Piano

Mediterranean

Latest Release

Pnina Salzman, Vol. 1

Pnina Salzman•

Mendi Rodan•

Carlo Maria Giulini

Album - 16 Tracks - Released August 18, 2017