Olga Kopylova

Born in 1979 in Uzbekistan, in the former Soviet Union, Olga Kopylova began her piano studies at the age of 4 with her father, and at 6 she was admitted to the Uspensky Special Music School in Tashkent. In Moscow, Olga studied at the Tchaikovsky Music College and then at the Tchaikovsky Conservatory. From 1994 to 2000, Olga performed as a soloist in the main concert halls in Moscow and the region. From 2000 to 2024 Olga held the position of a principal pianist of São Paulo State Symphony Orchestra (Osesp). As a member of Osesp, she took part in many symphonic recordings, including a significant participation in the recording of the Choros collection by Brazilian composer M. Camargo Guarnieri, featuring two pieces for solo piano and orchestra - Seresta and Choro (Naxos 2020 and 2022). Along with activities as an orchestra musician Olga developed a solid career as a soloist and now she works as an independent artist, performing with Brazilian and international orchestras, playing recitals and teaching. Olga’s discography includes: Morning Star (CDA 2003); Miniatures: The music of Cécile Chaminade (Azul Music 2021); Beethoven: Piano Sonatas No.3 in C Major, Op.2&No. 16 in G Major, Op.31 (Azul Music 2021); Mozart: Sonatas for Piano and Violin, Vol.1 (Azul Music 2021); Salut d’Amour (Azul Music 2021-2022); Colors of Villa-Lobos (Azul Music 2022); Mozart: Sonatas for Piano and Violin, Vol.2 (Azul Music 2023); Clair de Lune (Azul Music 2023); Brazilian Fruits (Azul Music 2023).