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Sedmara Zakarian Rutstein is a renowned classical pianist and music educator. She was born on August 22, 1959, in Yerevan, Armenia, to a family of musicians. Her father, Levon Zakarian, was a prominent conductor, and her mother, Armine Zakarian, was a pianist. Sedmara showed an early interest in music and began playing the piano at the age of four. Sedmara's family moved to Moscow, Russia, when she was six years old, and she continued her music education at the Central Music School for Gifted Children. She studied under the guidance of renowned pianists such as Tatiana Kestner, Lev Vlassenko, and Yakov Zak. Sedmara's talent and dedication to music were evident from an early age, and she won several prestigious competitions, including the International Tchaikovsky Competition for Young Musicians in 1973. In 1976, Sedmara moved to the United States to continue her music education at the Juilliard School in New York City. She studied under the tutelage of Adele Marcus, a renowned pianist and pedagogue. Sedmara's time at Juilliard was a period of intense growth and development, and she honed her skills as a pianist and musician. Sedmara's career as a concert pianist began in the early 1980s, and she quickly gained recognition for her virtuosic performances and musical sensitivity. She has performed in some of the world's most prestigious concert halls, including Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center, and the Moscow Conservatory. Sedmara has also collaborated with many renowned conductors and orchestras, including the Moscow Philharmonic, the St. Petersburg Philharmonic, and the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra. One of Sedmara's most notable performances was her debut at Carnegie Hall in 1985. She performed a program of works by Beethoven, Chopin, and Rachmaninoff, and her performance was met with critical acclaim. The New York Times praised her "brilliant technique and musicality," and her performance was hailed as a triumph. Sedmara's repertoire is vast and varied, and she is known for her interpretations of works by composers such as Bach, Beethoven, Chopin, Rachmaninoff, and Prokofiev. She is also a champion of contemporary music and has premiered works by several contemporary composers. In addition to her career as a concert pianist, Sedmara is also a dedicated music educator. She has taught at several prestigious institutions, including the Peabody Conservatory of Music, the University of Maryland, and the Levine School of Music. Sedmara is known for her passionate and inspiring teaching style, and many of her students have gone on to successful careers as musicians. Sedmara has received numerous awards and honors throughout her career. In 1983, she was awarded the Grand Prix at the International Piano Competition in Senigallia, Italy. She was also a finalist in the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition in 1985. In 1991, Sedmara was awarded the Maryland State Arts Council Individual Artist Award, and in 2001, she was awarded the Peabody Conservatory's Excellence in Teaching Award. Sedmara's contributions to the world of classical music have been significant, and she continues to inspire and educate musicians around the world. Her passion for music and dedication to her craft have made her a beloved figure in the classical music community, and her legacy will continue to inspire generations of musicians to come.

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