Nina McIntire

Musical Artist who crosses borders and overcomes boundaries  

Born in St. Petersburg, Russia, graduated from Moscow Tchaikovsky Conservatory, lived in Western Europe, performed as a classical Concert Violinist on stages from Tokyo to Rio, she is also an Austin, USA, based Concert Pianist.

Today, as a composer, she overcomes stylistic boundaries with her innovative “Ivory Fantasy” piano music. She creates her compositions freely – from classic to jazz/rock/pop. Nina’s music style is very unique and yet has universal appeal. Her inspiring and fulfilling productions easily transform her audience into a place of musical wonder.

Press Quotes & Testimonials 
Europe, USA, Canada …

“Ivory Fantasy – Sparkling Gem!”

“Here you can feel the joy radiating from the keys!”

“I particularly like the jumpy, the unexpected twists and subtle jazz influences – very exciting!”

“Rare and precious gift, plain and simply exquisite in its form, - she transports listeners to a different place, 
a different time.”

“It stirs within me a musical joy that cannot be found anywhere else upon this earth” 

Biography

Fans and followers of Nina McIntire who describe the ease with which she performs 
on the piano as ‘child’s play’ could often be taken literally. This talented artist and performer, born and raised in St. Petersburg, Russia, was playing her first songs on the piano almost before she could walk. This extraordinary musical talent certainly did not go unnoticed, when at the tender age of four she took a violin, the instrument which accompanied her during her professional musical studies in St. Petersburg and Moscow and marked the beginning of a seemingly endless successful musical career.

At the age of 24 she completed her degree in Master of the Fine Arts at the Tchaikovsky Conservatory in Moscow and soon became an accomplished and extremely sought-after Violin Soloist, giving concerts world-wide, particularly in Japan, Mexico and many parts of Europe. As a member of several prestigious c hamber music ensembles she has also made her mark in the recording music industry, especially with one of Germany’s most prominent classical concert institutions “Villa Musica”. As an educator, she taught at the Modest Mussorgsky Music Academy in St. Petersburg, Russia, and Frankfurt on Main School of Music, Germany. As a first violinist in the renowned German State Philharmonic Orchestra Rhineland-Palatinate she performed on stages of Tokyo and Beijing through Europe and North America till Rio de Janeiro and Buenos Aires.

Her love for the piano has never waned and she has recently been very active on the international music scene as a composer and pianist, presenting her latest project “Ivory Fantasy”- a fascinating combination of classical music and her own compositions arranged in a revolutionary modern style, integrating a variety of musical genres such as jazz, rock, pop, etc. This combination of classical and modern music reveals a unique quality of freshness which gives it an especially appealing character. Nina accompanies her piano performances on stage with her artistic vivid and colorful videos or she integrates percussion. 

McIntire’s innovative and original compositions, together with her joy of performing and passion in presentation spark an ever-growing enthusiasm for this type of music. The ‘ivory enchantress’ has succeeded in creating a vivid blend of the traditional classical genre and modern, popular music, fascinating and inspiring young and old alike. 
The popularity of “Ivory Fantasy” is broadly reflected on social media platforms and the extremely successful concert series in Europe and the United States.
Professional Background

Nina started her musical education at St. Petersburg School of Music, Russia, followed by:

   • Diploma as a Professional Musical Artist from St Petersburg Mussorgsky Music Academy, Russia
   • Degree in Master of the Fine Arts at Moscow Tchaikovsky Conservatory, Russia
   • Concertmaster at Moscow Conservatory Chamber Orchestra, winner of the 1st Prize at the Herbert von Karajan Fund  International Festival, Berlin, Germany 
   • Concertmaster at Aachen Symphony, Germany, Tokyo Symphony & Nagoya Philharmonic Orchestras, Japan
   • Educational positions at the Mussorgsky Music Academy, St Petersburg, Russia, and Frankfurt on Main School of Music, Germany
   • International career as Solo Violinist
   • Member of several prestigious European chamber music ensembles with concerts & awarded CD productions, especially with one of Germany's most prominent classical concert institutions 'Villa Musica'
   • First violinist at German State Philharmonic Orchestra, with concerts in the major concert halls in Europe &  around  the world
   • Ivory Fantasy international piano concert tours
   • City of Austin Cultural Arts Division Grant Awards 
   • South Dakota Arts Council Grant Awards 
   • Ivory Fantasy CDs:
        - New Beginnings 
        - Wild Wind
        - Dakota Dream
        - A Smile For You