Bio
Ramilya Saubanova is a musician of profound sensitivity, passion and lyricism. In her artistry, she embodies a harmonious blend of eloquence and simplicity that resonates with audiences far and wide.
Ramilya began her musical journey in Nizhnekamsk, Republic of Tatarstan, Russia, where she first embraced the piano keys at the age of eight. Over the years, she has nurtured her talent, shining brightly in competitions, festivals, and recitals across a multitude of cities, both in Russia and abroad, including France, Switzerland, the USA, and her beloved homeland of Tatarstan.
Ramilya Saubanova is a laureate of international competitions, including the World Vision Music International Competition, where she won the Grand–Prix at the National Level in 2021. In 2016, she was awarded a scholarship from the President of the Republic of Tatarstan, a testament to her outstanding musical abilities. Her recognition extends to the 2019–2022 Clara Asherfeld Piano Accompaniment Award, the 2021–2022 Arabella Leith Symington Griswold Scholarship, and scholarships from patrons such as Mr. and Mrs. Keter, Mr. Sofer, and Mr. Metshin, who supported her in 2018–2020. Ramilya’s gratitude also extends to Laura L. S. Lucas for her role in establishing The Alyne Ludwig–Subock Memorial Scholarship at the Peabody Conservatory, which Ramilya received in 2020–2021.
In 2020, Ramilya Saubanova was elected to join the American Honor Society Pi Kappa Lambda Society, an esteemed recognition of her scholarly and artistic achievements.
Her musical journey has been marked by captivating performances of masterpieces by renowned composers such as Johann Sebastian Bach, Frederic Chopin, Ludwig van Beethoven, Rustem Yakhin, and Pyotr Tchaikovsky with the orchestras such as Astrakhan Opera and Ballet Theatre Orchestra, Rostov Academic Symphony Orchestra, Kazan Large Concert Wind Orchestra, and Peabody Student Orchestra. Ramilya’s commitment to excellence is further reflected in her participation in masterclasses led by internationally acclaimed professors from around the world such as Frederic Voorn (Netherlands), Nelson Delle–Vigne Fabbri (Belgium), S. Edelman (Belgium), A. Diyev (Russia), E. Minkstimas (Lithuania, USA), T.Shklovskaya (Russia), T. Joamets (Estonia), S. Markarov (Paris), S. Spooner (USA), L. Fleisher (USA), and R. Goode (USA).
Her educational journey began at the Kazan Secondary Special Music School (2013) and continued at the Kazan State Conservatory named after Nazib Zhiganov (2018) under the guidance of Marina Sukharenko and Stella Fedoseeva.
From 2018 to 2023, Ramilya pursued her academic and artistic aspirations at the Peabody Conservatory, Johns Hopkins University, under the mentorship of Alexander Shtarkman, earning both the Master of Music (2020) and Doctor of Musical Arts (2023) degrees.
Currently, Ramilya teaches at Krescendo Music Academy, where she imparts her refined skills and essential musical knowledge to her students. Her mission extends beyond music, as she aspires to nurture empathy and kindness in the hearts of her students through the transformative power of musical education. Outside of her musical pursuits, Ramilya finds solace in the simple joys of life, including walks in nature, quality time with her family, and the enchanting world of fiction and biographical literature.
