MADALINA AS AN ARTIST
Madalina is an accomplished pianist whose performances are defined by passion, sensitivity, and a natural ability to connect with audiences. Whether in recital or concerto appearances, she brings an engaging energy to the stage, supported by a repertoire that spans the great Classical masters through to contemporary composers.
In recent years, Madalina has been particularly drawn to works by women composers, weaving their music together with the stories of their lives. A passionate Romantic interpreter, she has a special affinity for the music of Robert and Clara Schumann, Brahms, Chopin, Rachmaninoff, and, more recently, Gershwin. With over 20 piano concertos in her repertoire, Madalina is also an exceptionally experienced concerto soloist.
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Beyond the Romantic repertoire, Madalina has a strong emotional connection to Spanish and South American music. Her recital programmes often include entire evenings dedicated to Spanish composers and the works of Piazzolla, which have been widely praised for their vibrancy and authenticity.
Madalina’s commitment to contemporary music is equally significant. She has been the dedicatee of several commissioned works, including Time by Melanie Spanswick—later published by Schott—written especially for her (watch here).
She regularly performs new works by her business partner at Keys Piano School, composer Jeni Warder. Notably, Warder’s Aldebaran (2021) was premiered by Madalina and has since become a much-loved feature in her recital programmes (watch here).
Their most recent collaboration, Legacy, a three-movement sonata, was composed to celebrate the birth of Madalina’s daughter, Freya, in August 2023. Legacy was premiered at Keys in May 2024 and later at the Bechstein Centre in Manchester, with a recording due for release soon.