Anthony Ratinov

Age: 27

Hometown: Potomac, Maryland

School/Teacher: The Juilliard School / Robert McDonald

Hailed for his “unwavering energy and precision” (La Scena Musicale), American pianist Anthony Ratinov captivates audiences worldwide, commanding the stage with “class, style, technical mastery, and solo prowess” (Beckmesser). Ratinov is the recent winner of the 3rd Prize at the prestigious 2024 Concours Musical International de Montréal, where he was praised for his “striking confidence in taking risks” and for his ability to “go beyond the virtuoso challenge and have fun with the music” (Le Devoir). Ratinov also won the 2nd Prize at the 2023 Busoni International Piano Competition with his performance of Prokofiev’s Third Piano Concerto, lauded for “sporting a pianism at the highest level… with admirable dexterity and stainless precision” (L’Ape Musicale). Anthony began his musical journey at the age of four under the tutelage of his grandmother, Edit Ratinova, and is currently pursuing an Artist Diploma at The Juilliard School in the studio of Robert McDonald.