Maria Yudina was a Russian pianist, revered for her exceptional talent and defiant spirit. Born on September 9, 1899, in Nevel, Russia, she grew up in a Jewish family and demonstrated an early talent for music. Yudina's career was marked by her uncompromising principles and her courage to stand up to the oppressive Soviet regime under which she lived. Despite occasionally facing political backlash, her mastery of the keyboard was such that even Joseph Stalin was amongst her admirers, albeit in a complex relationship between artist and dictator.

Yudina's repertoire was extensive and eclectic, including the works of Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, and the modernists of her time such as Stravinsky, Prokofiev, and Shostakovich. Her interpretations were often characterized by intensity and depth of expression, which she combined with intellectual rigor and technical precision. Although she passed away on November 19, 1970, her legacy lives on through her recordings, which continue to captivate listeners with their power and profundity. Through these recordings, such as "Beethoven: Piano Sonatas" and "J.S. Bach: Goldberg Variations, BWV 988", her formidable interpretations of classical masterpieces have immortalized her as one of the 20th century's most formidable pianists.

Genres

Historic Piano Performance

Russian Classical Piano

Latest Release

MARIA YUDINA PLAYS INSTRUMENTAL SONATAS BY HINDEMITH

Paul Hindemith•

Maria Yudina

Album - 16 Tracks - Released July 29, 2021